Biomechanics-Materials: A Practical Approach (The Practical Approach): 105 (Practical Approach Series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199632227 ISBN 13: 9780199632220

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, 1992

Synopsis

Just as the study of physiology requires an understanding of biochemistry, so the study of the mechanical properties and design of organisms requires a grounding in engineering and materials science. It is important for any biologist working in this area to acquire such knowledge, and this comprehensive book provides an overview of the subject in relation to biological materials. The mechanical testing of biological material presents many difficulties; the test methods are alien to most biologists, and the size and form in which biological specimens are presented can be perplexing to the engineer. The problems are compounded by the complexity of the materials involved, and the sophistication required in both test methods and analysis. This detailed book provides experimental protocols which cross the barriers of understanding between biologist and engineer, encouraging effective interdisciplinary communication. The chapters cover the properties and testing of bone, cartilage, and joints; liquids, composites, and tensile fibres; stiffness, fracture and adhesion; and plant material. The contributors are all experienced researchers who have developed successful methods for measuring and understanding the mechanical properties of biological materials. This book is an invaluable experimental resource for researchers involved in the analysis of biological materials, with backgrounds in biology, materials science, medical biomechanics, or agricultural engineering.

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Synopsis

Just as the study of physiology requires an understanding of biochemistry, so the study of the mechanical properties and design of organisms requires a grounding in engineering and materials science. This book presents an overview of the subject, in relation to biological materials. The mechanical testing of biological materials presents many difficulties - the test methods are alien to most biologists, and the engineer can be perplexed by the shape, size and form in which biological specimens are presented. Sophistication is required in both test methods and analysis. This book provides experimental protocols which aim to cross the barriers of understanding between the biologist and the engineer, and encourage effective interdisciplinary communication. There are chapters on subjects such as the properties and testing of bone, cartilage, joints, liquids, composites, tensile fibres, stiffness, fractures, adhesion and plant material. The book should be a useful experimental resource for any researcher interested in the analysis of biological materials, whether their background is in biology, materials science, medical biomechanics of agricultural engineering.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199632227
• ISBN 13: 9780199632220
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 266
• Editor: Vincent Julian F. V.