Table 1 Plate characteristics, cyclic four-point bending span widths, cyclic fatigue initial maximum load levels, and step increments
From: The effect of contouring on fatigue resistance of three types of fracture fixation plates
Plate type | Annealed? | Plate length/thickness/hole spacing (mm) | Span L o (mm) | Span L i (mm) | Start F max (N)/% of M y | Load step increment (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BFS Reconstruction | Y | 110/3.1/16 | 80 | 32 | 300/240 | 12.5 |
MPS Straight | N | 106.5/2.5/16 | 80 | 32 | 200/160 | 12.5 |
MPS Flex | Y | 82.5/2.5/12 | 60 | 24 | 153/90 | 17 |