In contrast to nailed connections, little research has been done on bolted connections using a reversed cyclic loading scheme, although cyclic loading provides important information about energy absorption and damping properties, which is essential when analyzing seismic performance. Dowrick (1986) noted that the hysteretic characteristics for the primary connection of a subassembly govern its ...

Large multi-dowel connections can provide the strength and ductility required for large, highly-loaded timber structures, but their slip under load is not well understood. This an important gap in knowledge, because accumulated local displacements at represent a large part of deformation structure. The empirical relationships used design codes commonly scale single-dowel stiffness by number dow...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of simulated periodontal ligament (SPDL) on custom cast dowel and core removal by ultrasonic vibration. MATERIAL AND METHODS Thirty-two human maxillary canines were included in resin cylinders with or without SPDL made from polyether impression material. In order to allow tensile testing, the roots included in resin cylinders with SPD...

Restoration of endodontically treated teeth is a common problem in dentistry, related to the fractures occurring in such teeth and to concentration of forces little information regarding variation of basic preparation guidelines in stress distribution has been available. To date, there is still no agreement in the literature about which material or technique can optimally restore endodontically...

Restoration of endodontically treated teeth is a common problem in dentistry, related to the fractures occurring in such teeth and to concentration of forces little information regarding variation of basic preparation guidelines in stress distribution has been available. To date, there is still no agreement in the literature about which material or technique can optimally restore endodontically...

The WasherLoc is a tibial fixation device for soft tissue anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction that combines superior fixation properties (945 N strength, 507 N/mm stiffness, and high resistance to slippage) with a simple surgical technique. The WasherLoc is a washer with 13 short spikes that penetrate the soft tissue ACL graft in multiple locations and 4 long peripheral spikes that ...

Dislodgement of crown is not uncommon in routine clinical practice. Inadequate support for the core is the most common reason for such failures. With the advent of fibre posts and resin cements, core build up has become more effective. But sin certain conditions with severe deep bite, supra-eruption and mutilation, cast metal dowel core offer greater advantage compared to non-metallic posts and...

Background and Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare thermal stress on various restorative post and core materials generated by oral temperature changes using three dimensional finite element analysis. Materials and Methods: Three dimensional model of a mandibular right first premolar restored with a metal-ceramic crown and a dowel – core system was constructed. The thermal load applied...