| CODE | MEC5402 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Computational Simulation in Biomechanics | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Mechanical Engineering | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The quantification of parameters such as forces, moments, stresses, or strains became common tasks in Biomechanics. To evaluate the magnitude of mentioned quantities manualy is a very complex and time consuming task thus approximation of the requested values is obtained by computational simulation of the biomedical system. This unit will introduce modelling techniques in Biomechanics, characterized by the hierarchical level as: body level, organ level, tissues, and cellular level, will be introduced. Methodology for each modelling level will be discussed accordingly. Verification and validation of the models forms a necessary complement to modelling process and important documentation of the results dependability. Application of multiscale modelling and the corresponding issues will be discussed. Study-unit Aims: This study-unit will introduce students to modelling in biomedical engineering solving biomechanical problems. Students will learn how to efficiently use their knowledge of image processing, musculoskeletal biomechanics and tissue mechanics to build the virtual model. For organ level the virtual model will be converted into a Finite Element model that will simulate the organ response in terms of stress and strain. Further use of the knowledge about the specific musculoskeletal system behaviour will provide the necessary information to successfully simulate the expected behaviour. The critical analysis of results will be performed at the corresponding level. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - follow the methodology in creation of a geometry model of a body/organ; - set up the virtual model; - appreciate the inverse kinematics and dynamics; - appreciate a different material models of tissue properties at the necessary hierarchical level; - select the correct constrains that would result in the desired motion; - appreciate the complex system and the analysis of it. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - setup the virtual macro or micro model of biological system according to the aim of the task; - quantify the necessary parameters that drive the simulation (forces, moments,etc.); - create the necessary constrains for the model behaviour; - critically evaluate the results motion, evaluate forces and moments in the system. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: 1. Multiscale modeling of the skeletal system, M.Viceconti, Cambridge University Press 2012, ISBN 978-0-521-76950-1 2. Dynamic modeling of musculoskeletal system, Gary T. Yamaguchi, Springer 2006, ISBN 0-387-28750-7 |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Independent Study & Tutorial | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Zdenka Sant |
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