title: A novel cross-shear metric for application in computer simulation of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene wear.
abstract: Wear testing of polyethylene in total joint replacements is common and required for any new device. Computational wear modelling has obvious utility in this context as it can be conducted with much greater economy than physical testing. Archard's law has become the accepted standard for wear simulation in total joints but it does not account for cross-shear, which is known to increase wear significantly relative to unidirectional sliding. The purpose of this study was to develop a robust cross-shear model applicable to any interface geometry under any kinematic conditions. The proposed metric, x (*), is distinguished from existing cross-shear models by the fact that it measures cross-path motion incrementally throughout a motion cycle and quantifies cross-shear based on incremental changes in sliding direction. Validation showed strong support for the predictive capability of x (*) when applied to pin-on-disc test data.
authors.affiliation: Computational Biomechanics Group, Colorado School of Mines, 1610 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401, USA. apetrell@mines.edu
authors.forename: Anthony J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Petrella
authors.forename: Jeffrey R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Armstrong
authors.forename: Peter J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Laz
authors.forename: Paul J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Rullkoetter
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena / Q000502:physiology; D003198:Computer Simulation; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008422:Materials Testing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009038:Motion; D011095:Polyethylenes; D013314:Stress, Mechanical
chemical_list: D011095:Polyethylenes; C111601:ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene