Abstract The load-bearing capacities of (i) self-piercing-riveted, (ii) adhesive-bonded and (iii) hybrid riv-bonded lap joints commercial 1.5-mm-thick EN AW-6016-T4 sheets were compared under both quasi-static cyclic shear-tensile loads. heat-treated to cure the adhesive peak-age aluminum alloy. joint quality/integrity was assessed based on characteristic cross-sectional features hardness maps....

BACKGROUND Anatomic double-bundle reconstruction has been thought to better simulate the anterior cruciate ligament anatomy. It is, however, a technically challenging procedure, associated with longer operation time and higher cost. HYPOTHESIS Double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a single femoral and tibial tunnel can closely reproduce intact knee kinematics. STUDY ...

of a Suspended Load with a Robotic Crane Jae Y. Lew Ahmed Khalil Dept. of Mechanical Engineering Ohio University Athens, OH 45701 USA controlled velocity source which may not hold under a heavy load. In addition, it often requires an exact model of the overall system. This paper presents a feedback control algorithm for a robotic crane carrying a suspended load. The proposed controller suppress...

Earlier experimental and finite element studies notwithstanding, the load transfer and stress distribution in the pelvic bone and the acetabulum in normal conditions are not well understood. This hampers the development of orthopaedic reconstruction methods. The present study deals with more precise finite element analyses of the pelvic bone, which are used to investigate its basic load transfe...

BACKGROUND Accurate measurement of forces through the proximal radius can assess the effects of some surgical procedures on radioulnar load sharing, but is difficult to achieve given the redundant loading nature of the musculoskeletal system. Previously reported devices have relied on indirect measurements that may alter articular joint location and function. An axial load transducer interposed...

This paper presents a study to statistically characterize the joint earthquake-snow hazard and subsequently develop maximum inter-story drift fragility curves for a series of archetype woodframe structures. Of particular focus are structures built in heavy-snow regions where seismic design may govern (and hence the roof snow load contributes additional seismic mass). While load standards such a...

PURPOSE To measure the effects of distal radius malalignment on loading at the distal ulna. METHODS Using an adjustable mechanism to simulate angulated and translated malalignments, clinically relevant distal radius deformities were simulated in a cadaveric model. A custom-built load cell was inserted just proximal to the native ulna head to measure the resultant force and torque in the dista...