Table 5 Fatigue analysis of implants with different materials, under normal breathing.

From: Finite element investigation for improving chest wall reconstruction process using ceramic and polymeric implants

  

AL

ZR

CFP60

TI

CFP30

PEEK

PE

Life

Max

1e10

1e10

1e10

1e10

1e10

1e10

1e10

Min

1e10

1e10

1e10

1e10

1e10

1e10

1e10

Safety Factor

Max

15

15

15

15

15

15

15

Min

6.68

15

14

15

6.47

4.2

1.84

Equivalent Alternating Stress (MPa)

 

43.381

31.287

26.735

22.913

18.54

13.442

8.1445