Numerical Analysis on Composite Bone Fracture Fixation plate
- Investigated epoxy carbon fiber and glass fiber/polypropylene composites for bone fracture fixation plates, aiming to enhance orthopaedic outcomes.
- Designed 3D models of fracture bone fixation plates and screws in SolidWorks, reduced plate thickness by 4mm making them lighter and more comfortable for patients.
- Reduced predicted bone plate failure rates by 13% through comprehensive FEA, increasing reliability.
- Conducted Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using ANSYS, simulating stress-strain distributions and total deformation under various loading conditions.
- In this analysis I considered different scenarios and accordingly impact velocities (up to 10 m/s) representing different impact cases in real-world situations.
- Achieved 95% accuracy in simulation results by validating against existing experimental data.
- Carbon Fiber displayed (up to) 20% decrease in bone stress compared to conventional materials, resulting improved bone healing advancements.