317.526 Finite Element Methods in Biomechanics
This course is in all assigned curricula part of the STEOP.
This course is in at least 1 assigned curriculum part of the STEOP.

2023S, VU, 4.0h, 5.0EC
TUWEL

Properties

  • Semester hours: 4.0
  • Credits: 5.0
  • Type: VU Lecture and Exercise
  • Format: Hybrid

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students are able to understand the basics of finite element methods in solid mechanics and apply their knowledge an simple examples in field of bone biomechanics.

 

Subject of course

Overview of FE in solid-state mechanics, explanation of the theoretical basics of the FE method, introduction to the application of these methods with special consideration of the problems of biomedical engineering (e.g. stress analysis in bones, prosthetics, etc.).

Teaching methods

Flipped classrom lecture: Videos in TUWEL are available for self-study, followed by live discussions (only in person) on the announced dates.

In addition, there are homework assignments related to the lecture which include computations and practical examples.

The entire course will be organized via TUWEL.

Mode of examination

Immanent

Additional information

Flipped classrom lecture: Videos in TUWEL are available for self-study, followed by live discussions (only in person) on the announced dates.

The mode of the lecture may change in course of the pandemic situation.

Lecturers

Institute

Course dates

DayTimeDateLocationDescription
Wed13:00 - 14:0001.03.2023GM 3 Vortmann Hörsaal - VT Live Session 1
Tue15:00 - 18:0014.03.2023GM 3 Vortmann Hörsaal - VT Live Session 2
Wed13:00 - 16:0029.03.2023GM 3 Vortmann Hörsaal - VT Live Session 3
Wed13:00 - 16:0019.04.2023GM 3 Vortmann Hörsaal - VT (LIVE)Live Session 4
Wed13:00 - 16:0017.05.2023GM 3 Vortmann Hörsaal - VT (LIVE)Live Session 5

Examination modalities

Homework and a written exam.

Exams

DayTimeDateRoomMode of examinationApplication timeApplication modeExam
Wed13:00 - 15:0005.06.2024GM 3 Vortmann Hörsaal - VT writtenunknownExam

Course registration

Begin End Deregistration end
15.02.2023 00:00 15.03.2023 12:00 15.03.2023 12:00

Curricula

Study CodeObligationSemesterPrecon.Info
066 445 Mechanical Engineering Mandatory electiveSTEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase
066 453 Biomedical Engineering Not specified
066 482 Mechanical Engineering - Management Mandatory electiveSTEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase

Literature

  • Biomechanics: Concepts and Computation: C.Oomens, M.Brekelmans, F.Baaijens (Cambridge Univ. Press, 2010); see http://www.mate.tue.nl/biomechanicsbook
  • An Introduction to Biomechanics: J.D.Humphrey, S.L. DeLange (Springer, 2004)

Previous knowledge

Basic knowledge of linear algebra, numerics, mechanics is required.

Language

English