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Assessment of a Carbon Fiber Prosthetic Running Blade for Enhanced Reliability
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;, Saudi Arabia
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The King Salman Center for Disability Research, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia
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Center of Excellence for Research in Engineering Material (CEREM), King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
These authors had equal contribution to this work
Submission date: 2023-08-06
Final revision date: 2023-09-05
Acceptance date: 2023-09-20
Online publication date: 2023-09-25
Publication date: 2023-09-25
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Md Irfanul Haque Siddiqui
Department of Mechanical Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;, Saudi Arabia
Eksploatacja i Niezawodność – Maintenance and Reliability 2023;25(4):172668
HIGHLIGHTS
- The durability and reliability of novel prosthetic running blades have been evaluated.
- The blade exhibits superior suitability for highimpact activities.
- The results revealed a maximum deflection of 29.60 mm that the blade can achieve.
- The outcome shows the reliability, durability, and safety of prosthetic running blades.
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ABSTRACT
This study focuses on the development of a reliable prosthetic running blade primarily composed of carbon fiber. The reliable performance of novel prosthetic running blades has been evaluated by mechanical testing and finite element numerical modeling. The experimental analysis confirmed that these blades exhibit superior suitability for high-impact activities, demonstrating reliable load-bearing capacity and effective shock absorption properties. The tensile testing exhibited a linear elastic behavior of the composite material up to a strain of 0.075 mm/mm. Further, it was found that stress concentration areas and fracture points within the blade structure. Furthermore, numerical results revealed a maximum deflection of 29.60 mm that the blade can achieve. The kinetic energy loss during impact demonstrated an 8.5% decrease in blade kinetic energy, with the highest loss occurring at Vy = 30 m/s. Ultimately, this research aims to enhance the reliability, durability, and safety of prosthetic running blades, empowering athletes to reach new heights in sports.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The authors extend their appreciation to the King Salman Center For Disability Research for funding this work through Researc
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Group no KSRG 2022 041.
FUNDING
This research was funded by the King Salman Center For
Disability Research through Research Group no KSRG 2022 041.
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Data Analysis of Biomechanical Dynamic Modeling of a Prosthetic Running Blade
Md Irfanul Haque Siddiqui, Nawaf Alamro, Khalid Alluhydan
Journal of Disability Research