Abstract This paper details the invention of a tensioning and anchoring device based on “wedge‐cutting effect” that can tension anchor multi‐layer carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) fabric. To achieve high active confinement effect an RC column, is characterized by its capability to lift applied prestress greatest extent minimize loss. All eight columns with identical structural dimensions ...

BACKGROUND Treatment of distal tibial intra-articular fractures is challenging due to the difficulties in achieving anatomical reduction of the articular surface and the instability which may occur due to ligamentous and soft tissue injury. The purpose of this study is to present an algorithm in the application of external fixation in the management of intra-articular fractures of the distal ti...

OBJECTIVE To compare the biomechanical properties of a 10-hole 3.5 mm locking compression plate (LCP) with 2 proximal and 2 distal bicortical locked screws reinforced with either a Steinmann pin of 30-40% the medullary diameter or a poly-ether-ether-ketone (PEEK) rod of ∼75% the medullary diameter in a cadaveric tibia gap model. STUDY DESIGN Ex vivo study. SAMPLE POPULATION Cadaveric canine...

OBJECTIVE The compressive tolerance of the cervical spine has traditionally been reported in terms of axial force at failure. Previous studies suggest that axial compressive force at failure is particularly sensitive to the alignment of the cervical vertebra and the end conditions of the test methodology used. The present study was designed to develop a methodology to combine the data of previo...

in this study, stability of geosynthetic reinforced soil retaining walls investigated using plaxis code that is based on finite element method. the effects of axial stiffness, length and vertical space between geosynthetic layers, internal friction angle of soil wall and cohesion of foundation on deformations of wall and maximum axial force of geosynthetic have been investigated. results of ana...

By the introduction of binary hydroxyl groups into poly(p-phenylenebenzoxazole) (PBO) macromolecular chains, a series of dihydroxypoly(p-phenylenebenzobisoxazole) (DHPBO) chains were prepared, and the effect of the hydroxyl groups on the axial compression property of DHPBO fibers was investigated. The variable-temperature Fourier transform infrared spectrum proved the existence of hydrogen bond...

Bulk properties of open cell polyurethane foam are studied in a hydrostatic compression experiment under strain control. A linear region of behaviour is observed in the stress-strain curve, followed by a non-monotonic region corresponding to a negative incremental bulk modulus. The bulk modulus in the linear region is in reasonable agreement with the value calculated from compressional Young’s ...

BACKGROUND Total ankle replacement is associated to a high revision rate. To improve implant survival, the potential advantage of prostheses with fixed bearing compared to mobile bearing is unclear. The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that fixed and mobile bearing prostheses are associated with different biomechanical quantities typically associated to implant failure. METH...