Three-dimensionally printed designable joint for carbon fibre reinforced plastics

Koga, Yoichiro; Todoroki, Akira

doi:10.1080/09243046.2018.1470894

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“…Specifically, the inherent anisotropic properties of carbon fiber composites enable the strategic placement of fibers in locations and orientations that optimize strength, stiffness, and toughness for specific load conditions. [175,176] However, challenges arise when dealing with high curvatures and voids that cannot be adequately filled with continuous fiber reinforcement. These factors contribute to the development of multiaxial states of stress, leading to premature failure of the components.…”

Section: Polymer-based Compositesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Materials and Manufacturing for Ankle–Foot Orthoses: A Review

Nouri

Wang

et al. 2023

Adv Eng Mater

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Ankle‐foot orthoses (AFOs) assist patients with gait impairment by correcting ankle and foot deformities, restoring mobility, reducing pain, and providing protection and immobilization. AFOs can beneficially manage various types of gait pathologies, including foot drop, crouch gait, equinus gait, and stiff knee gait. AFOs are produced in prefabricated or custom‐made forms in various designs. The selection criteria for the fabrication of an AFO are the duration of usage, the amount of applied force, the degree of axial loading, the patient’s skin condition, and the cost. The accessibility of diverse materials in the past century has greatly advanced orthoses. The ideal orthotic materials must be light, stiff, and strong, and are made of plastics, metals, polymer‐based composites, leather, or a hybrid of different materials. Deeper understanding of the materials employed in the fabrication of AFOs will lead to more advanced and efficient orthoses, which can improve patients’ ability to ambulate in the real world. The present review provides insight into the various materials utilized for the fabrication of AFOs and describes the benefits and challenges associated with these materials. An attempt has also been made to highlight typical gait pathologies and design concepts in response to these.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Section: Polymer-based Compositesmentioning

confidence: 99%