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Numerical simulation of the femur fracture under static loading
Zagane Mohammed El Sallah,Benbarek Smail,Sahli Abderahmane,B. Bachir Bouiadjra,Serier Boualem 국제구조공학회 2016 Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An Int'l Jou Vol.60 No.3
Bone is a living material with a complex hierarchical structure that gives it remarkable mechanical properties. Bone constantly undergoes mechanical. Its quality and resistance to fracture is constantly changing over time through the process of bone remodeling. Numerical modeling allows the study of the bone mechanical behavior and the prediction of different trauma caused by accidents without expose humans to real tests. The aim of this work is the modeling of the femur fracture under static solicitation to create a numerical model to simulate this element fracture. This modeling will contribute to improve the design of the indoor environment to be better safe for the passengers’ transportation means. Results show that vertical loading leads to the femur neck fracture and horizontal loading leads to the fracture of the femur diaphysis. The isotropic consideration of the bone leads to bone fracture by crack propagation but the orthotropic consideration leads to the fragmentation of the bone.
Mohammed El Sallah Zagane,Moulgada Abdelmadjid,Murat Yaylacı,Sahli Abderahmen,Ecren Uzun Yaylacı 국제구조공학회 2023 Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An Int'l Jou Vol.88 No.6
Total hip replacement is a crucial intervention for patients with fractured hips who face challenges in natural recovery. The design of durable prostheses requires a comprehensive understanding of the natural processes occurring in bone. This article focuses on static loading analysis, specifically during stumbling activity, aiming to enhance the longevity of prosthetic implants. Three distinct implants, Charnley, Osteal, and Thompson, were selected for a detailed study to determine the most appropriate model. The results revealed critical insights into the distribution of Von Mises stresses on the components of femoral arthroplasty, including the cement, implant, and cortical bone. Furthermore, the examination of shear stress within the cement emerged as a pivotal aspect for all three implants, playing a crucial role in evaluating the performance and durability of hip prostheses. The conclusions drawn from this study strongly suggest that the Thompson model stands out as the most suitable choice for hip joint implants.
Study of the fracture behavior of different structures by the extended finite element method (X-FEM)
Zagane Mohammed El Sallah,Moulgada Abdelmadjid,Sahli Abderahmane,Baltach Abdelghani,Benouis Ali Techno-Press 2023 Advances in materials research Vol.12 No.4
The fracture mechanics make it possible to characterize the behavior with cracking of structures using parameters quantifiable in the sense of the engineer, in particular the stress field, the size of the crack, and the resistance to cracking of the material. Any structure contains defects, whether they were introduced during the production of the part (machining or molding defects for example). The aim of this work is to determine numerically by the finite element method the stress concentration factor Kt of a plate subjected to a tensile loading containing a lateral form defect with different sizes: a semicircle of different radii, a notch with different opening angles and a crack of different lengths. The crack propagation is then determined using the extended finite element technique (X-FEM). The modeling was carried out using the ABAQUS calculation code.
El Sallah, Zagane Mohammed,Ali, Benouis,Abderahmen, Sahli Techno-Press 2020 Biomaterials and Biomechanics in Bioengineering Vol.5 No.1
Total hip prosthesis is used for the patients who have hip fracture and are unable to recover naturally. To de-sign highly durable prostheses one has to take into account the natural processes occurring in the bone. Finite element analysis is a computer based numerical analysis method which can be used to calculate the response of a model to a set of well-defined boundary conditions. In this paper, the static load analysis is based, by se-lecting the peak load during the stumbling activity. Two different implant materials have been selected to study appropriate material. The results showed the difference of maximum von Misses stress and detected the frac-ture of the femur shaft for different model (Charnley and Osteal) implant with the extended finite element method (XFEM), and after the results of the numerical simulation of XFEM for different was used in deter-mining the stress intensity factors (SIF) to identify the crack behavior implant materials for different crack length. It has been shown that the maximum stress intensity factors were observed in the model of Charnley.
Numerical modeling of the damaged cement orthopedic in three variants of total hip prostheses
Cherfi Mohamed,Zagane Mohammed El Sallah,Moulgada Abdelmadjid,Ait Kaci Djafar,Benouis Ali,Zahi Rachid,Sahli Abderahmen 국제구조공학회 2024 Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An Int'l Jou Vol.91 No.3
Numerical modeling using the finite element method (FEM) offers crucial insights into the mechanical behavior of prostheses, including stress and strain distribution, load transfer, and stress intensity factors. Analyzing cracking in PMMA surgical cement (polymethylmethacrylate) for total hip prostheses (THP) is essential for understanding the loosening phenomenon, as the rupture of orthopedic cement is a primary cause. By understanding various failure mechanisms, significant advancements in cemented total prostheses can be achieved. This study performed a numerical analysis using a 3D FEM model to evaluate stress levels in different THP models, aiming to model damage in the orthopedic cement used in total hip arthroplasty. Utilizing ABAQUS software, FEM, and XFEM, the damage in three types of THPs-Charnley (CMK3), Osteal (BM3), and THOMPSON was modeled under stumbling loading conditions. XFEM allowed for the consideration of crack propagation between the cement and bone, while the GEARING criterion employed a user-defined field subroutine to model damage parameters. The study’s findings can contribute to improving implant fixation techniques and preventing postoperative complications in orthopedic surgery.
Ali Benouis,Mohammed El Sallah Zagane,Abdelmadjid Moulgada,Murat Yaylacı,Djafar Ait Kaci,Merve Terzi,Mehmet Emin Özdemir,Ecren Uzun Yaylacı 국제구조공학회 2024 Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An Int'l Jou Vol.89 No.5
This study examines crack behavior within orthopedic cement utilized in total hip replacements through the finite element method. Its main goal is to compute stress intensity factors (SIF) near the crack tip. The analysis encompasses two load types, static and dynamic, applied to a crack starting from the interface between the cement and bone. Specifically, it investigates SIFs under mixed mode conditions during three activities: normal walking, climbing upstairs, and downstairs. The results highlight that a crack originating from a micro-interface under substantial loading can cause cement damage, leading to prosthetic loosening. Stress intensity factors in modes I, II, and III are influenced by the crack tip’s orientation and location in the bone cement, with a 90° orientation yielding notably higher values across all three modes.
Abdelmadjid Moulgada,Mohammed El Sallah Zagane,Murat Yaylacı,Ait Kaci Djafar,Sahli Abderahmane,Şevval Öztürk,Ecren Uzun Yaylacı 국제구조공학회 2023 Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An Int'l Jou Vol.87 No.6
The postoperative period for a carrier of total hip prosthesis (THP), especially in the first months, remains the most difficult period for a patient after each operation, even if traumatologist surgeons want the relief and success of their operations. In this investigation, selected three of the daily activities for a wearer of total hip replacement (THR), such as sitting in a chair, lifting a chair, and going downstairs, and was performed a numerical simulation by finite elements based on experimental data by Bergmann (Bergmann 2001) in terms of effort for each activity. Different stresses have been extracted, and a detailed comparison between two activities with different induced stresses such as normal, tensile, and compressive shear stresses.
Ait Kaci Djafar,Zagane Mohammed El Sallah,Moulgada Abdelmadjid,Sahli Abderahmane 국제구조공학회 2023 Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An Int'l Jou Vol.88 No.6
The objective of this study is to investigate the distribution of von Mises stress, peeling stress, and shear stress in the adhesive layer used to bond two composite panels, considering various parameters using a three-dimensional finite element method. The stiffness of the materials and the effect of the stacking order on the amount of load transferred to the adhesive layer were examined to determine which type of laminate generates less stress at the bond line. The study analyzed six different stacking sequences, all with a common first layer in contact with the adhesive and a 0° orientation. Additionally, the impact of using hybrid composites on reducing bond line stress was investigated.