Mathematical methods for economists / Stephen Glaister

• Record Nr.: UNISA990002178070203316
• Autore: GLAISTER, Stephen
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London : Gray-Mills, 1972
• Descrizione fisica: 208 p. ; 24 cm
• Collana: Lectures in economics
• Disciplina: 330.0151
• Soggetti: Economia - Metodi matematici
• Collocazione: 330.01 GLA 1 (IEP IX 32)
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia

The engineering of human joint replacements / / Joseph McGeough

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910138998503321
• Autore: McGeough J. A (Joseph A.), <1940->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom : , : John Wiley & Sons Inc., , 2013
• ISBN: 1-118-53684-3; 1-118-53683-5; 1-118-53685-1
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (239 p.)
• Classificazione: TEC006000
• Disciplina: 617.5/80592
• Soggetti: Artificial joints; Arthroplasty; Biomedical engineering
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: The Engineering of Human Joint Replacements; Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction; References; References; References; References; References; References; References; 2 Basic Anatomy; 2.1 Terminology; 2.2 Human Skeleton; 2.3 Joints; 2.4 Cartilage; 2.5 Protein and Collagen; 2.6 Human Bone; 2.6.1 Structure of Bone; 2.6.2 Mechanical Properties of Bone; 2.6.3 Bases of Biomechanics of Joints; 3 Anatomy of Joints; 3.1 Shoulder; 3.1.1 Anatomy of the Shoulder Joint; 3.1.2 Biomechanics of the Shoulder Joint; 3.2 Elbow; 3.2.1 Anatomy of the Elbow Joint; 3.2.2 Biomechanics of the Elbow Joint; 3.3 Wrist; 3.3.1 Anatomy of the Wrist Joint3.3.2 Biomechanics of the Wrist Joint; 3.4 Finger; 3.4.1 Anatomy of the Finger Joints; 3.4.2 Biomechanics of the Finger Joints; 3.5 Hip; 3.5.1 Anatomy of the Hip Joint; 3.5.2 Biomechanics of the Hip Joint; 3.6 Knee; 3.6.1 Anatomy of the Knee Joint; 3.6.2 Biomechanics of the Knee Joint; 3.7 Ankle; 3.7.1 Anatomy of the Ankle Joint; 3.7.2 Biomechanics of the Ankle Joint; 3.8 Foot; 3.8.1 Anatomy of the Foot Joints; 3.8.2 Biomechanics of the Foot Joints; 3.9 Toe; 3.9.1 Anatomy of the Toe Joints; 3.9.2 Biomechanics of the Toe Joints; 3.10 Degradation of Joints; 3.10.1 Introduction3.10.2 Osteoarthritis (OA); 3.10.3 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA); 3.10.4 Infection and Trauma; 4 Methods of Inspection for Joint Replacements; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Gait Analysis; 4.3 X-ray; 4.4 Tomography and Computed Tomography (CT); 4.5 Radionuclide Scanning; 4.6 Ultrasonography; 4.7 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI); 5 Materials in Human Joint Replacement; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Alloy Metals; 5.2.1 Stainless Steel; 5.2.2 Cobalt-Based Alloys; 5.2.3 Titanium-Based Alloys; 5.2.4 Tantalum Trabecular Metal; 5.2.5 Magnesium Alloys; 5.3 Ceramics; 5.3.1 Structure; 5.3.2 Mechanical Properties5.3.3 Applications of Ceramics in Joint Replacements; 5.4 Polymers; 5.4.1 Structure; 5.4.2 Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE); 5.4.3 Polymer Cement; 5.5 Joint Replacement Materials in Service; 5.5.1 Wear and Friction; 5.5.2 Fatigue and Creep; 5.5.3 Corrosion; 5.6 Nanomaterials; 6 Methods of Manufacture of Joint Replacements; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Surface Finish; 6.3 Tolerance; 6.4 Wear and Friction; 6.5 Machining; 6.5.1 Milling; 6.5.2 Grinding; 6.5.3 Turning; 6.5.4 Electrochemical Machining (ECM); 6.5.5 Electrodischarge Machining (EDM); 6.6 Forging; 6.7 Casting6.7.1 Casting of Metals; 6.7.2 Casting of Ceramic Parts; 6.8 Manufacture of Polymer Parts; 6.9 Surface Treatment; 6.9.1 Coatings; 6.9.2 Plasma Spraying; 6.9.3 Chemical and Physical Vapour Deposition (CVD and PVD); 6.9.4 Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) Coating; 6.9.5 Ion Implantation; 6.9.6 Porous Metal Coatings; 6.10 Surface Finishing of Implants; 6.10.1 Deburring; 6.10.2 Electropolishing; 6.10.3 Mechanical Polishing; 6.10.4 Lapping; 6.11 Manufacture of Joint Replacements; References; 7 Computer-Aided Engineering in Joint Replacements; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Reverse Engineering; 7.3 Solid Modelling
• Sommario/riassunto: "Includes an anatomy of the human skeleton: bone, tissue ligament, muscle and cartilage, in order to provide the engineering student with the medical context required"--