Biosolid Mechanics

4.0 credits

Application of engineering mechanics to biological tissues and systems, with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Topics include structure/function relationships, finite strains, nonlinearities, experimental methodologies, and the effects of mechanics on biological processes. Experimental techniques and non-linear models for characterizing the complex mechanical response of biosolids will be discussed in detail, and the continuum mechanics approach will be highlighted.