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Mechanical Testing for the Biomechanics EngineerFundamentals

Mechanical Testing for the Biomechanics Engineer: Fundamentals [Mechanical testing is part science and part art. Mechanical testing requires a rigorous understanding of basic mechanics, mathematics and physics, in addition to the ability to design fixtures and protocols that will result in accurate, reproducible and reliable data. For example, Figure 1.1 depicts a mechanical loading platform outfitted with a pair of friction grips being used to determine the mechanical strength of a rodent skin section, post-wound healing. The science of the testing combined with the art of the design and fabrication of the fixtures results in accurate and reliable data by which to assess healing strength. Here we will attempt to introduce the basics of both aspects of mechanical testing. We will begin by reviewing basic mechanics relevant to mechanical testing. We will then discuss fundamental aspects of mechanical testing including measurement and measurement tools, design and machine development. We will then provide examples and practical insights into accomplishing mechanical testing related to fixture design and testing application. Finally we will provide detailed descriptions of a few projects representing different aspects of orthopaedic biomechanics and address study details not generally discussed in published articles.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

Mechanical Testing for the Biomechanics EngineerFundamentals

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Publisher
Springer International Publishing
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© Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2015
ISBN
978-3-031-00534-3
Pages
1 –18
DOI
10.1007/978-3-031-01662-2_1
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[Mechanical testing is part science and part art. Mechanical testing requires a rigorous understanding of basic mechanics, mathematics and physics, in addition to the ability to design fixtures and protocols that will result in accurate, reproducible and reliable data. For example, Figure 1.1 depicts a mechanical loading platform outfitted with a pair of friction grips being used to determine the mechanical strength of a rodent skin section, post-wound healing. The science of the testing combined with the art of the design and fabrication of the fixtures results in accurate and reliable data by which to assess healing strength. Here we will attempt to introduce the basics of both aspects of mechanical testing. We will begin by reviewing basic mechanics relevant to mechanical testing. We will then discuss fundamental aspects of mechanical testing including measurement and measurement tools, design and machine development. We will then provide examples and practical insights into accomplishing mechanical testing related to fixture design and testing application. Finally we will provide detailed descriptions of a few projects representing different aspects of orthopaedic biomechanics and address study details not generally discussed in published articles.]

Published: Jan 1, 2015

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