MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF PLASTICS USED IN ORTHOTIC APPLICATIONS

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...

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Main Authors: Hodge, Jr , John W, Strong, Milton
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
CREEP
HARDNESS
ISOPRENE
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Medicine and Medical Research
ORTHOTICS
PLASTIC PROPERTIES
Plastics
SHOCK RESISTANCE
TENSILE PROPERTIES
THERMOPLASTIC RESINS
VINYL PLASTICS
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Summary: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.