%0 Journal Article
%T Magnesium Modeling Using SolidWorks
%A A.
%A B.
%A Matthew
%A McCullough
%J -
%D 2015
%R 10.18314/jbo.v1i2.41
%X Increased cost and complexity associated with orthopaedic surgeries has led to advancements in degradable materials.£¿£¿£¿ Degradable metals like magnesium have shown great promise as magnesium based alloys provide the strength of metals but the degradability of polymers.£¿£¿£¿ As the development of degradable magnesium alloys expands there is a significant need for simplified computational models that can account for the numerous mechanical changes associated with degradation.£¿£¿£¿ The current study examined initial in silico models of Magnesium samples to gain insight on how degradation impacts mechanical performance over time.£¿£¿£¿ Models of magnesium rods were created and analyzed using the finite element analysis functionality in a commercially available software package. £¿£¿£¿ SolidWorks is widely known for its design capabilities and generation of 3D solid models; however its analyses capabilities would be useful for such a smart material, like magnesium.£¿£¿£¿ £¿£¿£¿ Therefore, this work explores the analysis capabilities of SolidWorks, for degradable magnesium in a skeletal environment
%U https://www.gratisoa.org/journals/index.php/JBO/article/view/41