http://www.imechanica.org/node/1003 Comments for "clever load normalization parameters for hip joint prosthesis" en http://www.imechanica.org/node/1003 <p>A normalising loading parameter useful in summarising the mechanical response of plane, pin in plate-like contacts is extended to axisymmetric, ball in socket-like contacts. Various diagrams reporting mechanically relevant dry frictionless contact parameters versus the loading parameter in compliant layered artificial hip joints and in metal-on-metal hip replacements are presented and assessed versus several literature results, Finally, the usefulness of the normalising loading parameter is expounded.</p> <br class="clear" /> http://www.imechanica.org/node/1003#comments Biomechanics Forum research contact mechanics hip joint receding contact Thu, 08 Mar 2007 05:32:47 -0500 Mike Ciavarella 1003 at http://www.imechanica.org