Bioengineering|Biomedical Engineering and Clinical Engineering|Mechanical Engineering

Overview:

This is the third module of the BioMechanics Minor, which is a group of three modules:


 MECH0018 Fundamentals of Biomechanics
 MECH0028 Biofluid...

Overview:

This is the third module of the BioMechanics Minor, which is a group of three modules:

MECH0018 Fundamentals of Biomechanics
 MECH0028 Biofluid Mechanics
 MECH0029 Solid Biomechanics
This module is taught in two parts: Basics and Applied solid biomechanics. The Basics part covers molecular, cellular and tissue solid biomechanics. The Applied part covers basic design, development and overview of some of the current implants in the field of orthopaedic and trauma e.g. fracture fixation devices, hip, and knee joint replacements.

Various aspects of solid biomechanics from a molecule and cell to medical devices for repair of bone and joint related conditions are covered.

Topics covered:

Basics

Length, time, & molecular forces in Biology
 Molecular origins of mechanical properties: polymer physics
 Elastic and viscoelastic properties of polymeric networks
 Cell mechanics and cytoskeleton
 Measurement tools in cell mechanics
 Modelling cell mechanics
 Viscoelastic models
 Poroelastic Models
 Poroelastic models
 Neuro mechanobiology
 Cancer mechanobiology
Applied

Bone fracture
 Fracture management
 Natural joints
 Artificial hip joints
 Artificial knee joints
 Artificial ankle joints
 Artificual upper limb joints
 Spine
Learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

Calculate deformations of soft tissues, bones, and implants comprised of biomaterials including composite materials.
 Identify the important relationships between material properties and structural design for biomechanical applications.
 Identify and link geometry and stress with application to design, for example of implants and prostheses.

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