Table 6 Fatigue analysis of implants with different materials, under impact force.

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

0

1e10

1e10

1e10

1e10

0

0

Safety Factor

Max

15

15

15

15

15

15

15

Min

0.413

1.46

1.037

1.44

1.02

0.388

0.213

Equivalent Alternating Stress (MPa)

 

700.62

449.9

361.36

289.83

117.5

146.6

70.29