Using the membrane analogy, in 1934 Timoshenko derived torsional rigidity of a rectangular prism isotropic material as function its shear modulus, width and thickness. However, he did not consider energy conservation criterion, it could be either unnecessary or replaced by other criteria Timoshenko’s process. To confirm correctness solution, this work re-derives considering all equilibrium cond...

BACKGROUND Locking compress plate, as external fixator, is an attractive technique for distal tibial fracture treatment. But it still remains unclear whether the external LCP has sufficient stiffness. Thus, the present study aims to make a comprehensive evaluation of the stiffness of external locking compress plate when it is used as an external fixator in distal tibial fractures treatment. M...

Complex rotating machine trains especially trains including electric machines are subject to the most varied and often most severe torsional disturbances. If shaft or rotating component failures occur as a result of torsional oscillations, the consequences can be catastrophic. In this paper a comprehensive model and simulation method using analytical formulations are developed to study both ste...

this study compares the functional capabilities of different metacarpal fixation constructs under physiological loadings in an attempt to identify the optimal construct rather than the strongest one. one hundred and twenty-six preserved human metacarpals were mechanically tested after oblique osteotomies and internal fixation. maximum load to failure, average structural rigidity, and energy abs...

A new approach is presented for measuring the three-dimensional orientation of individual macromolecules using single molecule fluorescence polarization (SMFP) microscopy. The technique uses the unique polarizations of evanescent waves generated by total internal reflection to excite the dipole moment of individual fluorophores. To evaluate the new SMFP technique, single molecule orientation me...