Dynamic (Cyclic) Loading
- Sinusoidal loading, ramp up of load by 100N every 1,000 cycles
- Peak Force to cut-out 24% greater with X-Bolt (p=0.008)
- Cycle count 59% greater with X-Bolt (p=0.005)
| DHS screw | X-BOLT | % Difference | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of specimens | 8 | 8 | ||
| Mean Cycle Count | 4345 | 6898 | 59% | P=0.005 |
| Force to cut-out | 1003N | 1280N | 24% | P=0.008 |
