MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF PLASTICS USED IN ORTHOTIC APPLICATIONS

Abstract

The mechanical properties of Prenyl, Orthoplast Isoprene, Orthoplast Vinyl, and Bioplastics were determined. This study was conducted to enhance the knowledge of the orthotist in his use of these materials in the fabrication and application of braces and splints. The tests considered appropriate for determining the pertinent characteristics were tensile strength, Barcol hardness, impact, and creep relaxation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0670936

Entities

People

  • John W. Hodge Jr.
  • Milton Strong

Organizations

  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Body Temperature
  • Creep
  • Deflection
  • Hardness
  • Impact Tests
  • Isoprene
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Physical Properties
  • Plastics
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Stresses
  • Tensile Strength
  • Tensile Stress
  • Yield Strength

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Care for Military Service Members and Veterans with Limb Loss or Disability.