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Record Nr.

UNINA9910438055403321

Autore

Silber Gerhard

Titolo

Preventive biomechanics : optimizing support systems for the human body in the lying and sitting position / / Gerhard Silber, Christophe Then

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berlin ; ; New York, : Springer, 2012, c2013

ISBN

1-283-62701-9

9786613939463

3-642-29003-5

Edizione

[1st ed. 2013.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (379 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

ThenChristophe

Disciplina

620.820113

Soggetti

Biomedical engineering

Biomechanics

Impact - Physiological effect - Simulation methods

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction and Historical Backround -- The New Approach: BOSS-Procedure -- Fundamentals -- Extracorporal Supports -- Human Body Models (BOSS-Models) -- Applications-Mechanical Interactions -- Optimization Potential of the Method (Relationship between Perception and Biomechanical Injuries, 'Neuro-Biomechanics').

Sommario/riassunto

How can we optimize a bedridden patient’s mattress? How can we make a passenger seat on a long distance flight or ride more comfortable? What qualities should a runner’s shoes have? To objectively address such questions using engineering and scientific methods, adequate virtual human body models for use in computer simulation of loading scenarios are required. The authors have developed a novel method incorporating subject studies, magnetic resonance imaging, 3D-CAD-reconstruction, continuum mechanics, material theory and the finite element method. The focus is laid upon the mechanical in vivo-characterization of human soft tissue, which is indispensable for simulating its mechanical interaction with, for example, medical bedding or automotive and airplane seating systems. Using the examples of arbitrary body support systems, the presented approach



provides visual insight into simulated internal mechanical body tissue stress and strain, with the goal of biomechanical optimization of body support systems. This book is intended for engineers, manufacturers and physicians and also provides students with guidance in solving problems related to support system optimization.