MK023 Introduction to Computational Biomechanics

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code MK023
Name Introduction to Computational Biomechanics
Term 2023-2024 Academic Year
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal / Objective

To be able to design and analyze design problems in biomechanics applications using the finite element method.

Course Content

The use of computational methods to solve design problems related to the biomechanical industry. Introduction to Finite Element Method. Available analyses types, presentation and geometry construction methods, meshing techniques, boundary conditions and material constants definition, analysis techniques, results processing, error estimations. General description of commercially available FEA programs. The use of ANSYS/Abaqus. Case studies; design and FEA of biomechanical parts as orthopedic plates, screws, soft tissue implants, and dental implants.

Course Precondition

Non

Resources

Introduction to Computational Biomechanics lecture notes

Notes

Myer Kutz; Biomedical engineering and design handbook. Vol. I, Fundamentals, McGraw-Hill, 2009. Myer Kutz; Biomedical engineering and design handbook. Vol. II, Biomedical Engineering Applications, McGraw-Hill, 2016. N. Krishnamurthy, Jianping Geng, Weiqi Yan, Wei Xu; Application of the Finite Element Method in Implant Dentistry, Springer, 2008. Poul M. F. Nielsen, Adam Wittek, Karol Miller, Barry Doyle, Grand R. Joldes, Martyn P. Nash; Computational Biomechanics for Medicine, Springer, 2019. David Moratal; Finite Element Analysis: From Biomedical Applications to Industrial Developments, InTech, 2016.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 designs 3D parts using software packages
LO02 provide the knowledge for solving biomechanics design problems by the application of FEA
LO03 learn the structure of the program and the available analyses types
LO04 learn the presentation and geometry construction methods, meshing techniques, boundary conditions.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understands and applies basic sciences, mathematics and engineering sciences at a high level.
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı He/she has extensive and in-depth knowledge, including the latest developments in his/her field. 2
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal They reach the latest information in a field and have a high level of proficiency in the methods and skills necessary to comprehend and research them. 3
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği They carry out a comprehensive study that brings innovation to science and technology, develops a new scientific method or technological product/process, or applies a known method to a new field. 1
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Independently perceives, designs, implements and concludes an original research process; manages this process. 3
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Contributes to the science and technology literature by publishing the outputs of its academic studies in respected academic environments. 3
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Evaluates scientific, technological, social and cultural developments and conveys them to the society with the awareness of scientific impartiality and ethical responsibility. 2
PLO08 Belirsiz Performs critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of ideas and developments in the field of expertise. 2
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with those working in the field of specialization and the wider scientific and social community, communicating and discussing at an advanced level of written, oral and visual communication using a foreign language at least at the C1 General Level of the European Language Portfolio. 1
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Carries out literature search


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The use of computational methods to solve design problems related to the biomechanical industry Lecture notes and references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 Introduction to Finite Element Method Lecture notes and references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Available analyses types, presentation and geometry construction methods Lecture notes and references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Meshing techniques, boundary conditions Lecture notes and references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
5 Available analyses types, presentation and geometry construction methods, meshing techniques, boundary conditions and material constants definition, analysis techniques, results processing, error estimations. Lecture notes and references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 General description of commercially available FEA Lecture notes and references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
7 General description of commercially available FEA programs Lecture notes and references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam Lecture notes and references Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Proje / Tasarım
9 The use of ANSYS Lecture notes and references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
10 The use of Abaqus Lecture notes and references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
11 Case studies; design and FEA of biomechanical parts as orthopedic plates, Lecture notes and references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 Case studies; design and FEA of screws, soft tissue implants Lecture notes and references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
13 Case studies; design and FEA of biomechanical parts as dental implants. Lecture notes and references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
14 Case studies; design and FEA of biomechanical parts as orthopedic plates, screws, soft tissue implants, and dental implants. Lecture notes and references Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav
15 Lab Applications Lecture notes and references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Lecture notes and references Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Proje / Tasarım
17 Term Exams Lecture notes and references Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Proje / Tasarım


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 05.05.2023 09:45