Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of a C/C-Cu Joint Developed for Plasma Facing Components

A miniature specimen mechanical testing

A miniature specimen mechanical testing technique scaled to articulating surface of polyethylene components for total joint arthroplasty

✍ Kurtz, S. M. ;Jewett, C. W. ;Foulds, J. R. ;Edidin, A. A. 📂 Article 📅 1999 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 177 KB 👁 1 views

The small punch test was developed to investigate the mechanical behavior of polyethylene using miniature specimens (õ14 mg) measuring 0.5 mm in thickness and 6.4 mm in diameter. The objective of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility and reproducibility of the small punch test when applied t