| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7003491 | Tribology International | 2013 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
⺠A mathematical, parametric wear model for soft-on-hard hip implants was developed in Mathematica. ⺠The most recent UHMWPE wear laws, based on the cross-shear effect, were implemented and compared. ⺠Simulations highlighted the variability of wear predictions with the wear factors/laws. ⺠A sensitivity analysis showed that kinematic conditions affect wear more than loading ones. ⺠Despite some open issues on its evaluation, the main role of the cross-shear effect on wear comes out.
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Authors
L. Mattei, F. Di Puccio, E. Ciulli,