Global Journal of Researches in Engineering: A
Mechanical and Mechanics Engineering
Volume 14 Issue 4 Version 1.0 Year 2014
Type: Double Blind Peer Reviewed International Research Journal
Publisher: Global Journals Inc. (USA)
Online ISSN:2249-4596Print ISSN:0975-5861
Finite Element Modelling and Analysis of Trans-Tibial
Prosthetic Socket
By Imran Ali, Ramesh Kumar & Yogendra Singh
ISM Dhanbad, India
Abstract- The intention of this paper was to analyze prosthetic socket of distinct materials and for
different geometry for optimum design solution by finite element analysis. A modified three-
dimensional finite element model of the patellar tendon-bearing (PTB) socket was developed in
workbench of ANSYS 14.0 to find out the stress distribution and deformation pattern under
functionally appropriate loading condition during normal gait cycle. All essential materials used in
the analysis were assumed to be homogeneous, linearly elastic and isotropic. A variety of
materials were used for the analysis of the socket like Polypropylene, Composite,90/10 PP/PE,
HDPE and LDPE. Analysis was done on a various thickness of socket and of different length
along with of different materials commonly applied in developing countries. For boundry
condition, fixed support was applied to the distal end of the socket and vertical loads were
applied under static condition at pattelar tendon-brim, medial tibia, lateral tibia and popliteal area
during stance phase of gate cycle.
Keywords: patellar tendon-bearing (ptb), trans-tibial (tt) prosthesis, finite element (fe) model,
socket/stump interface stress.
GJRE-A Classification : FOR Code: 290501
FiniteElementModellingandAnalysisofTrans-TibialProstheticSocket
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