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Chapter 22 Materials Selection and Design Considerations

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SUMMARY<br />

Summary • W129<br />

<strong>Materials</strong> <strong>Selection</strong> for a Torsionally Stressed Cylindrical Shaft<br />

In this chapter, we have illustrated the protocol of materials selection using six diverse<br />

examples. For the first case, a torsionally stressed cylindrical shaft, an expression<br />

for strength performance index was derived; then, using the appropriate<br />

materials selection chart, a preliminary c<strong>and</strong>idate search was conducted. From the<br />

results of this search, several c<strong>and</strong>idate engineering materials were ranked on both<br />

strength-per-unit mass <strong>and</strong> cost bases. Other factors that are relevant to the decisionmaking<br />

process were also discussed.<br />

Automobile Valve Spring<br />

A stress analysis was next performed on a helical spring, which was then extended<br />

to an automobile valve spring. It was noted that the possibility of fatigue failure<br />

was crucial to the performance of this spring application. The shear stress amplitude<br />

was computed, the magnitude of which was almost identical to the calculated<br />

fatigue limit for a chrome–vanadium steel that is commonly used for valve<br />

springs. It was noted that the fatigue limit of valve springs is often enhanced<br />

by shot peening. Finally, a procedure was suggested for assessing the economic<br />

feasibility of this spring design incorporating the shot-peened chrome–vanadium<br />

steel.<br />

Failure of an Automobile Rear Axle<br />

The next case study was devoted to a failure analysis, which detailed an investigation<br />

conducted on a failed rear axle of a light pickup truck that had overturned; the<br />

problem was to determine whether the accident resulted from this failure, or vice<br />

versa. Impact <strong>and</strong> tensile specimens were fabricated from outer perimeter <strong>and</strong> interior<br />

regions of the axle, which were subsequently tested. On the basis of scanning<br />

electron <strong>and</strong> metallographic examinations of the actual failed axle surface, as well<br />

as the surfaces of these test specimens, it was concluded that the accident caused<br />

the axle failure.<br />

Artificial Total Hip Replacement<br />

For the fourth case study, the artificial total hip replacement was explored. The hip<br />

anatomy was first presented, which was followed by a discussion of the components<br />

<strong>and</strong> material requirements for the artificial replacement. Implant materials must be<br />

biocompatible with body tissues <strong>and</strong> fluids, must be corrosion resistant, <strong>and</strong> must<br />

also be mechanically compatible with interfacing replacement/body components.<br />

The femoral stem <strong>and</strong> ball are normally made of a cold-worked stainless steel, a<br />

cast Co–Cr–Mo alloy, or a hot-forged titanium alloy. Some recent designs call for a<br />

polycrystalline aluminum oxide or zirconium oxide ball. Ultrahigh molecular weight<br />

polyethylene is commonly used for the acetabular cup, whereas acrylic bone cement<br />

is normally the fixation agent for attachment of the femoral stem (to the femur)<br />

<strong>and</strong> acetabular cup (to the pelvis).<br />

Chemical Protective Clothing<br />

The fifth materials case study was concerned with materials to be used for chemical<br />

protective clothing—specifically, glove materials to protect against exposure to<br />

methylene chloride, a common ingredient in paint removers. Important parameters<br />

relative to the suitability of a chemical protective material are breakthrough time

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