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. 2005;25:108–117.

Figure 3 .

Contour plots of FE-computed stress distribution and graphs comparing computed contact stresses to those measured experimentally (NOTE: The symbols in the graphs are from a single experimental specimen).

Maximum Contact Stress (MPa).

Step-off
(mm)
Experimental*
(mean±SD)
FE
0 4.79 ± 0.97 4.87
1 5.66 ± 0.98 6.07
2 7.22 ± 1.19 6.93
3 8.36 ± 2.15 7.73
*

n = 8 specimens

Figure 3

Figure 3