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Record Nr.

UNINA9910253932503321

Autore

Özkaya Nihat

Titolo

Fundamentals of Biomechanics : Equilibrium, Motion, and Deformation / / by Nihat Özkaya, Dawn Leger, David Goldsheyder, Margareta Nordin

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017

ISBN

3-319-44738-6

Edizione

[4th ed. 2017.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XV, 454 p. 554 illus., 4 illus. in color.)

Disciplina

612.76

Soggetti

Human physiology

Sports medicine

Biomedical engineering

Orthopedics

Rehabilitation

Human Physiology

Sports Medicine

Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering

Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Force Vector -- 3. Moment And Torque Vectors -- 4. Statics: Systems in Equilibrium -- 5. Applications of Statics to Biomechanics -- 6. Introduction to Dynamics -- 7. Linear Kinematics -- 8. Linear Kinetics -- 9. Angular Kinematics -- 10. Angular Kinetics -- 11. Impulse and Momentum -- 12. Introduction to Deformable Body Mechanics -- 13. Stress & Strain -- 14. Multiaxial Deformations & Stress Analyses -- 15. Mechanical Properties of Biological Tissues -- Appendix A. Plane Geometry -- Appendix B. Vector Algebra -- Appendix C. Calculus -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

This textbook integrates the classic fields of mechanics—statics, dynamics, and strength of materials—using examples from biology and medicine. The book is excellent for teaching either undergraduates in biomedical engineering programs or health care professionals studying biomechanics at the graduate level. Extensively revised from a



successful third edition, Fundamentals of Biomechanics features a wealth of clear illustrations, numerous worked examples, and many problem sets. The book provides the quantitative perspective missing from more descriptive texts, without requiring an advanced background in mathematics. It will be welcomed for use in courses such as biomechanics and orthopedics, rehabilitation and industrial engineering, and occupational or sports medicine. This book: Introduces the fundamental concepts, principles, and methods that must be understood to begin the study of biomechanics Reinforces basic principles of biomechanics with repetitive exercises in class and homework assignments given throughout the textbook Includes over 100 new problem sets with solutions and illustrations.