Painopintoja
Painopintoja is a Finnish term describing surfaces that bear weight or transmit pressure within a loaded system. In general terms, painopintoja refer to contact areas where forces are distributed, transferred, or absorbed when components interact under load. The word combines paino (weight) and pinta (surface), with the plural suffix -ja indicating multiple surfaces.
In practice, painopintoja are considered in fields such as biomechanics, engineering, dentistry, and orthotics. Examples include
Measurement and analysis techniques include pressure-mensitive sensor arrays and pressure-mapping mats, instrumented insoles, gait analysis, and
Applications of painopintoja vary by discipline. In dentistry, they relate to occlusion and prosthodontics. In orthotics
Design goals often include maximizing appropriate contact area while avoiding excessive peak pressures, ensuring even load