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An Acoustic Emission Study for Monitoring Anterior Cruciate Ligament Failure Under Tension

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The analysis of the acoustic signals produced during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) failure could be useful in understanding its behavior. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the role of coupling conditions of the sensors and to determine the value of newly introduced acoustic emission (AE) parameters. Seven femur-ACL-tibia complex (FATC) specimens were fixed in a universal tensile testing machine and load was applied. Different coupling conditions were applied in two groups of specimens. The load-time curve was monitored, with the simultaneous recording of the acoustic signals and the failure mode. During ACL tear, detectable changes in the load-time curve occurred linked to changes in the macroscopic sequence of events and the measured AE parameters irrespective the coupling conditions. AE provides information on the determination of the moment (or load) when crucial irreversible damage occurs. Furthermore, specific AE indices exhibit changes throughout the testing, and imply shift of the failure mechanisms.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Center of Ioannina, University of Ioannina, PO Box 1186, GR-45110, Ioannina, Greece

    N. K. Paschos, D. Gartzonikas & A. D. Georgoulis

  2. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Ioannina, PO Box 1186, GR-45110, Ioannina, Greece

    D. G. Aggelis, N.-M. Barkoula, A. Paipetis & T. E. Matikas

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Paschos, N.K., Aggelis, D.G., Barkoula, NM. et al. An Acoustic Emission Study for Monitoring Anterior Cruciate Ligament Failure Under Tension. Exp Mech 53, 767–774 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11340-012-9684-3

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