Fundamentals of Biomechanics Equilibrium, Motion, and Deformation

Fundamentals of Biomechanics Equilibrium, Motion, and Deformation / by Nihat Özkaya, Margareta Nordin, David Goldsheyder, Dawn Leger.

Biomechanics applies the principles and rigor of engineering to the mechanical properties of living systems. This book integrates the classic fields of mechanics--statics, dynamics, and strength of materials--using examples from biology and medicine. Fundamentals of Biomechanics is excellent for tea...

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Main Authors: Özkaya, Nihat (Author), Nordin, Margareta (Author), Goldsheyder, David (Author), Leger, Dawn (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2012.
Edition:3rd ed. 2012.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Sports medicine.
Orthopedics.
Human physiology.
Rehabilitation.
Electronic resources (E-books)
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Force Vector
  • Moment And Torque Vectors
  • Statics: Systems in Equilibrium
  • Applications of Statics to Biomechanics
  • Introduction to Dynamics
  • Linear Kinematics
  • Linear Kinetics
  • Angular Kinematics
  • Angular Kinetics
  • Impulse and Momentum
  • Introduction to Deformable Body Mechanics
  • Stress & Strain
  • Multiaxial Deformations & Stress Analyses
  • Mechanical Properties of Biological Tissues.

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