A Nonlinear FEM analysis is performed between the actual human fibula and RHS composite ABS fibula material to compute stresses. Stresses associated with normal living/ daily activities that the fibula experiences, such as walking, leaping, and weightlifting load conditions were applied on the head of the fibula to both models to compare Biomechanical performance. The von Misses stress analysis on the human bone and the ABS material for the applied compressive load was evaluated and the results show significantly similar stress values even at higher stress ranges alsoThee stress distribution behavior is observed, signifying the same vulnerable geometric location. Hence ABS can be considered as sogates mimicking the similar bio-mechanical properties of bones and can be used for medical applications. (training, workshops, etc.)

Von Mises stress norm is arepresents effective stress in a material under determined loading conditions. In these images, the scale for stress runs from the minimum stress value (blue) to the highest stress value (red).