Table 2 Maximum stress, structural factor of safety and maximum deformation for the various brace designs.
Material/Schedule | Thickness (mm) | Maximum Stress [MPa] | Factor of Safety | Maximum Deformation [mm] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cast Soft®/3 Layers | 3.3 | 8.7 | 1.9 | 17.7 |
Cast Soft®/4 Layers | 4.4 | 5.4 | 3.06 | 10.2 |
Cast Soft®/5 Layers | 5.5 | 3.8 | 4.35 | 6.4 |
Cast Soft®/6 Layers | 6.6 | 2.9 | 5.71 | 4.7 |
LDPE/3 Layers | 4 | 8.9 | 1.12 | 3.9 |
HDPE/3 Layers | 4 | 8.9 | 2.7 | 2 |