A novel cross-shear metric for application in computer simulation of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene wear

Anthony Petrella, Jeffrey Armstrong, Peter Laz and Paul Rullkoetter

Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 2012, vol. 15, issue 11, 1223-1232

Abstract: Wear testing of polyethylene in total joint replacements is common and required for any new device. Computational wear modelling has obvious utility in this context as it can be conducted with much greater economy than physical testing. Archard's law has become the accepted standard for wear simulation in total joints but it does not account for cross-shear, which is known to increase wear significantly relative to unidirectional sliding. The purpose of this study was to develop a robust cross-shear model applicable to any interface geometry under any kinematic conditions. The proposed metric, x *, is distinguished from existing cross-shear models by the fact that it measures cross-path motion incrementally throughout a motion cycle and quantifies cross-shear based on incremental changes in sliding direction. Validation showed strong support for the predictive capability of x * when applied to pin-on-disc test data.

Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2011.585975

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