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Evaluation and Implementation of Substitute Materials for Sustainable Prosthetic Limb Sockets
Halmstad University, School of Business, Innovation and Sustainability.
Halmstad University, School of Business, Innovation and Sustainability.
2024 (English)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

This bachelor's thesis was a collaboration with Lindhe Xtend AB and covered up to find asubstitute material for the prosthetic socket. It was a concept of design on how to evenlydistribute force/pressure around the residual limb on the socket. The project employed amethodical material selection process using Granta EduPack, which involved translatingrequirements, screening, ranking materials, and deepening the investigation through simulationand physical testing. Polylactic Acid (PLA) infused with 30% mineral content emerged as themost suitable material due to its mechanical properties, cost-efficiency, and lowerenvironmental impact. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and compression tests confirmed thematerial's strength, durability, and comfort under various loads. The results demonstrated thatthe PLA-based material is suitable for practical prosthetic applications. Additionally, the projecthighlighted the benefits of 3D printing technology in improving the accessibility andsustainability of prosthetic devices.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2024. , p. 60
Keywords [en]
Transtibial Prosthetic socket, PLA, Granta EduPack, FDM, Additive Manufacturing, FEA, FEM, Meshless Analysis, Compression Test, Biomechanical, Mechanical, Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-53931OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hh-53931DiVA, id: diva2:1872787
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Lindhe Xtend AB
Educational program
Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable Design and Innovation, 300 credits
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Available from: 2024-06-19 Created: 2024-06-18 Last updated: 2025-10-01Bibliographically approved

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