No mandatory prerequisites
- Fundamentals of fluid and solid biomechanics,
- Biomechanics of tissues,
- Biomechanics of the cardiovascular system,
- Biomechanics of the lung system,
- Numerical and analytical modeling of biomechanical systems.
With respect to the AA referring system defined for the Master in Biomedical Engineering, the course contributes to the development, mastery and assessment of the following skills :
- AA1.1, AA1.2, AA1.3
- AA.2.2, AA2.3, AA2.4
- AA3.2, AA3.3
- AA4.2, AA4.4
- AA5.3, AA5.5, AA5.6
After this course, the student will be able
- to understand and model the main biomechanical systems,
- to use simulation tools (finite elements) to study the biomechanical models problems introduced in the course,
- to make a documented choice between different model types according to the application.
Transversal learning outcomes:
- Finite element simulations
- Use of open-source scientific software and of the Linux OS
- Collaborative reporting and oral presentation
The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
- open-book written examination (55 % of final mark)
- project by groups of 3 students, with written report and oral presentation (45 % of final mark)
- Theoretical lectures
- Practical works devoted to getting acquainted with the simulation tools used for the project
- Q&A sessions about the project
The course aims at showing that mathematical modeling has its place in medical practice and may give access to information that could not be obtained with traditional methods.
The first part of the course deals with transfer and flow problems in biological systems.
During the practical works, application examples are solved from the numerical and mathematical modeling point of view. A number of sessions are dedicated to getting acquainted with and using finite element simulation tools to solve a real-life biomechanical project work by groups of 3 students.
"Biomechanics", F. Henrotte, E. Marchandise, 2017
The needed simulation tools are provided to the students in the form of a platform independent virtual machine. This virtual machine is run on the students' personal computers.
