The natural synovial joint: A finite element investigation of biphasic surface amorphous layer lubrication under dynamic loading conditions

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology

Volumn 220, Issue 8, 2006, Pages 671-681

  Graindorge, S ^a   Ferrandez, W ^a   Jin, Z M ^a   Ingham, E ^a   Fisher, J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Articular cartilage; Biphasic; Finite element; Friction; Lubrication; Surface amorphous layer

Indexed keywords

CARTILAGE; DYNAMIC LOADS; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; FRICTION; JOINTS (ANATOMY); MATHEMATICAL MODELS; STRESSES;

ARTICULAR CARTILAGE; BIPHASIC SURFACE AMORPHOUS LAYER;

LUBRICATION;

CARTILAGE; DYNAMIC LOADS; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; FRICTION; JOINTS (ANATOMY); LUBRICATION; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; STRESSES;

EID: 33846148687     PISSN: 13506501     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/13506501JET95     Document Type: Article

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