Biomechanics - Fundamentals and Modeling
Biomechanik - Grundlagen und Modellbildung (MW1817)
Course 0000001715 in SS 2020
General Data
| Course Type | lecture |
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| Semester Weekly Hours | 2 SWS |
| Organisational Unit | Chair of Computational Mechanics (Prof. Wall) |
| Lecturers |
Wolfgang A. Wall Barbara Wirthl |
| Dates |
Thu, 08:30–10:00, MW 0250 |
Assignment to Modules
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MW1817: Biomechanik - Grundlagen und Modellbildung / Biomechanics - Fundamentals and Modeling
This module is included in the following catalogs:- Catalogue of non-physics elective courses
Further Information
Courses are together with exams the building blocks for modules. Please keep in mind that information on the contents, learning outcomes and, especially examination conditions are given on the module level only – see section "Assignment to Modules" above.
| additional remarks | Biomechanics is defined as the study of biological systems by means of mechanical principles. It is aimed at providing insights into the system's structure and function, predicting pathological changes, and proposing therapeutic approaches. Hence, biomechanics is the basis of modern (bio-)medical engineering. In this course, the individual steps of modeling are demonstrated based on several examples. Starting from a brief overview of the anatomy and physiology of the system under consideration (including lung, bone, cardiovascular system), the aspects which are essential for a mechanical model are defined and suitable modeling approaches are formulated. The focus of this course is on the mechanics of biological tissues (including passive and active behavior, growth, remodeling) as well as on the modeling of flow and transport phenomena in blood vessels and airways (including the comparison of 3D, 1D, and 0D models). |
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