BME 588
Special Topics in Biomechanics
Fall 2021 · Topic 11: Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues
Topics
- Mechanical behaviour of natural and synthetic biomaterials
- Continuum mechanics and structure–property relationships
- Elasticity, viscoelasticity and anisotropy
- Failure criteria, fracture and fatigue
- Mechanical testing of biomaterials and tissues
- Load-bearing implant design
- Mechanical models of tissue injury and disease
Readings
- Mechanics of Biomaterials: Fundamental Principles for Implant Design
- Biomechanics: Concepts and Computation
- Orthopaedic Biomechanics: Mechanics and Design in Musculoskeletal Systems
- Mechanics of Materials
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- course_outline ↗Fall 2021
- Official public PDF outline or course description. Materials and topic extracts may be partial; consult the linked source for the full list.