Table 1 The properties of the ribs, lungs, cartilage and implants.
Loading Modulus (MPa) | Poisson’s Ratio | Density (kg/m3) | Tensile Yield Strength (MPa) | Compressive Yield Strength (MPa) | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lungs | 1e-3 | 0.30 | 394 | 0.3e-3 | 0.8e-3 | |
Ribs | 15,000 | 0.30 | 736 | 60–100 | 90–120 | |
Cartilage | 24.5 | 0.40 | 1000 | 5.6 | 8.3 | |
Implants | ||||||
Titanium | 110,000 | 0.34 | 4500 | 862 | 848 | |
Alumina | 380,000 | 0.45 | 3950 | 275 | 2600 | |
Zirconia | 210,000 | 0.45 | 6000 | 1200 | 2500 | |
PEEK | 3,500 | 0.40 | 1300 | 140 | 140 | |
CFP 60% | 150,000 | 0.35 | 1600 | 2000 | 800 | |
CFP 30% | 18,000 | 0.35 | 1370 | 200 | 300 | |
PE | 1,500 | 0.4 | 995 | 23 | 43 |
