title: Fracture toughness concept applied to methyl methacrylate.
abstract: Polymethyl methacrylate bone cement is tested at the Institute of Fracture and Solid Mechanics Laboratory, Lehigh University. Standard tensile coupon and compact tension specimens are molded under varying conditons of temperature and pressure. Test results are obtained for the strength and toughness of bone cement involved in total hip replacement operations.
mesh_terms: D001843:Bone Cements; D003287:Contrast Media; D004548:Elasticity; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006358:Hot Temperature; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D011108:Polymers; D011312:Pressure; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013696:Temperature; D013718:Tensile Strength
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements; D003287:Contrast Media; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D011108:Polymers