Three-Dimensional Finite Element Modeling of Thermomechanical Problems in Functionally Graded Hydroxyapatite/Titanium Plate

The composition of hydroxyapatite (HA) as the ceramic phase and titanium (Ti) as the metallic phase in HA/Ti functionally graded materials (FGMs) shows an excellent combination of high biocompatibility and high mechanical properties in a structure. Because the gradation of these properties is one of...

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Published in:Mathematical problems in engineering 2014-01, Vol.2014 (2014), p.1-20
Main Authors: Jamaludin, S. N. S., Basri, S., Hussain, Ahmad, al-Othmany, Dheya Shujaa, Mustapha, F., Nuruzzaman, D. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biocompatibility
Composite materials
Finite element analysis
Finite element method
Functionally gradient materials
High temperature
Hydroxyapatite
Mathematical models
Mathematical problems
Mechanical properties
Metal plates
Parameters
Plates (structural members)
Protective coatings
Shear stress
Stress distribution
Surgical implants
Thermal simulation
Thermal stress
Thermoelastic properties
Thermomechanical properties
Three dimensional models
Titanium
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Summary:The composition of hydroxyapatite (HA) as the ceramic phase and titanium (Ti) as the metallic phase in HA/Ti functionally graded materials (FGMs) shows an excellent combination of high biocompatibility and high mechanical properties in a structure. Because the gradation of these properties is one of the factors that affects the response of the functionally graded (FG) plates, this paper is presented to show the domination of the grading parameter on the displacement and stress distribution of the plates. A three-dimensional (3D) thermomechanical model of a 20-node brick quadratic element is used in the simulation of the thermoelastic behaviors of HA/Ti FG plates subjected to constant and functional thermal, mechanical, and thermomechanical loadings. The convergence properties of the present results are examined thoroughly in order to assess the accuracy of the theory applied and to compare them with the established research results. Instead of the grading parameter, this study reveals that the loading field distribution can be another factor that reflects the thermoelastic properties of the HA/Ti FG plates. The FG structure is found to be able to withstand the thermal stresses while preserving the high toughness properties and thus shows its ability to operate at high temperature.
ISSN:1024-123X
1563-5147
DOI:10.1155/2014/371462