What is a suitable thickness for a spinal disc implant endplate?

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Determining the suitable thickness for a spinal disc implant endplate involves considering the mechanical properties and load-bearing requirements of the design. The discussion highlights the complexity of using Winkler foundations, which may not be applicable for this scenario. Participants suggest exploring alternative methods or resources for calculating the thickness, as the original poster's link is inaccessible. It is emphasized that understanding the specific requirements of the implant is crucial for making an informed decision. Further research into relevant forums and literature on spinal implant design is recommended.
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I am designing an endplate for a spinal disc implant as shown in the image below.

http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?i...ndplatenb5.jpg"

I need to determine a suitable thickness of plate h. I thought about looking into winkler foundations to begin with but i have not studied this as yet and my supervisor has since told me this is too complex. Looking at the picture above how might i go about finding this suitable thickness of plate h?

Thanks
 
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I am unable to open the link.
 


There also may be some forums that could be of some use, search "winkler foundations".
 


Winkler foundations are usually meant for beams on flexible foundations. Are you sure that is what you really need (I can't open the link either)?
 

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