INTRODUCTION: There is a need for a structural fatigue test method applicable to UHMWPE acetabular liners. Yet, for these implants, there are currently no standards that specify a structural fatigue test such as those that exist for other implants. The aim of this work was to develop a simple and practical fatigue test method based on the most relevant techniques previously reported in the lite...

The data published with this article are high resolution X-ray computed tomography (CT) data obtained during an ex-situ fatigue test of a coupon test specimen made from a non-crimp fabric based glass fibre composite similar to those used for wind turbine blades. The fatigue test was interrupted four times for X-ray CT examination during the fatigue life of the considered specimen. All the X-ray...

Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by chronic widespread muscle pain and fatigue. The primary objective of this study was to determine if pain, perceived cognitive fatigue, and perceived physical fatigue were enhanced in participants with fibromyalgia compared to healthy controls during a cognitive fatigue task, a physical fatigue task and a dual fatigue task. Twenty four individuals wit...

With the vast potential of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology, the reliability is essential for the successful applications of microdevices. Polycrystalline silicon is one of the most often used structural materials in microdevices. Tension testing for fatigue life of this material has been investigated since past years. This paper presents a micro-actuatorbased bending testing ...

The fatigue behavior and fracture mechanisms of additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V specimens are investigated in this study. Three sets of testing samples were fabricated for the assessment of fatigue life. The first batch of samples was built by using Laser-Engineered Net Shaping (LENS) technology, a Direct Energy Deposition (DED) method. Internal voids and defects were induced in a second batc...

The fatigue strength offerritic ductile iron, Grade EN-GJS-400-18U-LT. was determined for large section castings measuring 4 by 24 by 24 inches. Fatigue testing was conducted in bending fatigue in order to determine the influence of surface conditions on fatigue strength. Test specimens with various surface conditions were evaluated, including notched and un-notched specimens, as well as those ...

Impact fatigue life of valve leaves has great influence on energy saving performance and lifetime of small hermetic reciprocating compressors. This paper presented a test system that intended to analysis and evaluate of impact fatigue life of valve leaves used in small hermetic reciprocating compressors. Firstly, an incentive system was designed to simulate real work condition for valve leaf. T...

BACKGROUND Bioprostheses for cardiovascular surgery have limitations in their use following as calicification. α-galactosidase epitope is known as a stimulant of immune response and then shows a progressing calcification. The objective of this study was to evaluate histologic characteristics and mechanical properties of decellularization and treated with α-galactosidase. MATERIALS AND METHODS...