A cost-effective, accurate machine for testing the torsional strength of sheep long bones

被引:12
作者
Jamsa, T [1 ]
Jalovaara, P [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV OULU,FAC MED,DEPT SURG,FIN-90220 OULU,FINLAND
关键词
torsional testing; mechanical strength of bone; torque measurement;
D O I
10.1016/1350-4533(95)00063-1
中图分类号
R318 [生物医学工程];
学科分类号
0831 ;
摘要
A cost-effective torsional testing machine for sheep long bones was constructed. The machine was fabricated on a disused standard turning lathe. The angular speed used was 6.5 degrees/s. A precision amplifier using modern low-noise, low-drift operational amplifiers was developed. The maximum torsional load was 250 Nm, the sensitivity 0.5 Nm and the total machine inaccuracy less than 1.0%. The standard error of torsional testing was 3.0% when seven pairs of intact sheep tibiae were tested. Copyright (C) 1996 Elsevier Science Ltd for IPEMB.
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页码:433 / 435
页数:3
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