Preventive Biomechanics [electronic resource] : Optimizing Support Systems for the Human Body in the Lying and Sitting Position /
Silber, Gerhard.author.
Then, Christophe.author.
How can we optimize a bedridden patient's mattress? How can we make a passenger seat on a long distance flight or ride more comfortable? What qualities should a runner's shoes have? To objectively address such questions using engineering and scientific methods, adequate virtual human body models for use in computer simulation of loading scenarios are required. The authors have developed a novel method incorporating subject studies, magnetic resonance imaging, 3D-CAD-reconstruction, continuum mechanics, material theory and the finite element method. The focus is laid upon the mechanical in vivo-characterization of human soft tissue, which is indispensable for simulating its mechanical interaction with, for example, medical bedding or automotive and airplane seating systems. Using the examples of arbitrary body support systems, the presented approach provides visual insight into simulated internal mechanical body tissue stress and strain, with the goal of biomechanical optimization of body support systems. This book is intended for engineers, manufacturers and physicians and also provides students with guidance in solving problems related to support system optimization.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction and Historical Backround -- The New Approach: BOSS-Procedure -- Fundamentals -- Extracorporal Supports -- Human Body Models (BOSS-Models) -- Applications-Mechanical Interactions -- Optimization Potential of the Method (Relationship between Perception and Biomechanical Injuries, 'Neuro-Biomechanics').
How can we optimize a bedridden patient's mattress? How can we make a passenger seat on a long distance flight or ride more comfortable? What qualities should a runner's shoes have? To objectively address such questions using engineering and scientific methods, adequate virtual human body models for use in computer simulation of loading scenarios are required. The authors have developed a novel method incorporating subject studies, magnetic resonance imaging, 3D-CAD-reconstruction, continuum mechanics, material theory and the finite element method. The focus is laid upon the mechanical in vivo-characterization of human soft tissue, which is indispensable for simulating its mechanical interaction with, for example, medical bedding or automotive and airplane seating systems. Using the examples of arbitrary body support systems, the presented approach provides visual insight into simulated internal mechanical body tissue stress and strain, with the goal of biomechanical optimization of body support systems. This book is intended for engineers, manufacturers and physicians and also provides students with guidance in solving problems related to support system optimization.
Biomedical engineering.
Mechanics.
Mechanics, Applied.
Computer-aided engineering.
Computer mathematics.
Biophysics.
Biological physics.
Automotive engineering.
Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
Solid Mechanics.
Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design.
Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis.
Biological and Medical Physics, Biophysics.
Automotive Engineering.