Numerical methods in biomechanics

ME-484 / 3 credits

Teacher: Terrier Alexandre

Language: English

Content

  • Use of numerical methods in biomechanics through some examples (tissue engineering, mechanical biology, artificial organs, external lectures from academics and industry)
  • Partial Differential Equations reviewed in this context
  • General physics (solid, fluid, heat, transport) reviewed and extended through examples
  • Finite Element Method explained through practical examples.
  • Multi-physics and coupling problems
  • Importance of Verification, Validation and Uncertainty Quantification
  • Practical examples discussed in classroom
  • Weekly exercises in different fields of biomechanics
  • Group projects

Assessment methods

  • Midterm test or report (1/3)
  • Oral presentation of project (1/6)
  • Written rapport of project (1/6)
  • Written exam (1/3)

Resources

Ressources en bibliothèque

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In the programs

  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: Written (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Numerical methods in biomechanics
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: Written (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Numerical methods in biomechanics
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: Written (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Numerical methods in biomechanics
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: Written (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Numerical methods in biomechanics
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: Written (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Numerical methods in biomechanics
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: Written (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Numerical methods in biomechanics
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional

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