Composites reinforced with carbon and glass fibers have become the commonly used material in the production of energy storing prosthetic feet (ESPF/elastic feet prostheses). Their properties ensure a stable and light structure that allows for accumulation, storage and release of energy during walking, thus ensuring an increase in gait efficiency. Depending on the modification of the composite in terms of fiber selection, their form, type of combination and mass content, and the design of the prosthesis, the foot obtains different efficiency as the ratio of energy released to energy accumulated. The article characterizes ESPF’s in terms of mechanical and functional properties, compared properties of fibers and resins indicating the material that meets best the requirements towards elastic feet prostheses. Possible modifications of composite materials that influence the material properties and the work of the foot are also presented as well as an overview of selected ESPF prosthetic feet available on the market.
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- Category
- Publikacja w czasopiśmie
- Type
- artykuły w czasopismach recenzowanych i innych wydawnictwach ciągłych
- Language
- angielski
- Publication year
- 2018
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