Mechanical Testing for the Biomechanics Engineer : A Practical Guide / by Marnie M. Saunders.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Saunders, Marnie M., Author.

Series:

Synthesis Lectures on Biomedical Engineering, 1930-0336

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Engineering.

Biophysics.

Biomedical engineering.

Technology and Engineering.

Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.

Local Subjects:

Technology and Engineering.

Biophysics.

Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XIX, 256 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2015.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.

Summary:

Mechanical testing is a useful tool in the field of biomechanics. Classic biomechanics employs mechanical testing for a variety of purposes. For instance, testing may be used to determine the mechanical properties of bone under a variety of loading modes and various conditions including age and disease state. In addition, testing may be used to assess fracture fixation procedures to justify clinical approaches. Mechanical testing may also be used to test implants and biomaterials to determine mechanical strength and appropriateness for clinical purposes. While the information from a mechanical test will vary, there are basics that need to be understood to properly conduct mechanical testing. This book will attempt to provide the reader not only with the basic theory of conducting mechanical testing, but will also focus on providing practical insights and examples.

Contents:

Preface

Fundamentals

Accuracy and Measurement Tools

Design

Testing Machine Design and Fabrication

Fixture Design and Applications

Additional Considerations in a Biomechanics Test

Laboratory Examples and Additional Equations

Appendices: Practical Orthopedic Biomechanics Problems

Bibliography

Author Biography.

ISBN:

9783031016622

3031016629