Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
Spring 5-31-1984
Degree Name
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Mechanical Engineering
First Advisor
Michael Pappas
Second Advisor
Harry Herman
Third Advisor
Bernard Koplik
Abstract
A three-dimensional model was produced to study of effects of stress on a femoral stem in a total hip prosthesis. Using the ANSYS General Purpose Finite Element Computer Program, a reproduction of the system was constructed for the loads acting on the hip joint at intervals of a walking cycle. With isotropic properties for cortical bone, cancellous bone, cement, and selected alloys, the model was generated using three-dimensional, isoparametric, eight-node, solid elements (STIF45). The model consists of over 700 nodes and 442 elements. This model can be used to produce computer calculated stress data, if disc storage space allows.
Recommended Citation
Cohen, Robert C., "Finite element modeling of a femoral stem in a total hip prosthesis" (1984). Theses. 1416.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/1416
