Course - Biomechanics - TKT4150
TKT4150 - Biomechanics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | 100/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
With a continuum mechanical approach (solid and fluid mechanics) the following topics are addressed: mechanical properties of biofluids and biosolids, blood rheology, blood flow in arteries and veins, mechanical behaviour of skeletal muscles/heart muscle. Relevant ongoing research activities will be presented in some lectures accompanied with illustrative examples if possible.
Learning outcome
This course will present fundamental concepts in mathematical modeling of biological tissues and blood flow, with a particular focus on cardiovascular applications The course has the following learning objectives:
Knowledge: The candidate will acquire knowledge about: Fundamental continuum mechanics (structural mechanics, fluid mechanics, rheology). Mechanical properties of biomaterials and blood. Blood flow and wave propagation in arteries and veins. Simplified models for the heart and the vascular tree.
Skills: The candidate can: Compute stresses and strains for a hyperelastic model of a biological membrane. Compute wall stresses in a simple heart model. Compute the velocity profiles for various blood flow models in straight pipes. Compute the impedance for a Windkessel model of the arterial tree. Carry out wave splitting of waves in compliant vessels. Carry out parameter estimation of model parameters based on measurements and models.
General competence: The candidate can: Fundamental principles in continuum mechanics. Utilize continuum mechanical principles on biomechanical problems.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, computer execises and written exercises out of which at least 2/3 must be approved for exam admittance. The lectures and exercises are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course. If the teaching is given in English the Examination papers will be given in English only. Students are free to choose Norwegian or English for written assessments.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
Postponed/repeated exams may be oral.
Recommended previous knowledge
The course is based on basic courses in solid and fluid mechanics and mathematics. Some background in continuum mechanics is recommended.
Course materials
The syllabus will primarily be based on a compendium, supplemented with other written sources
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTK4170 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2017
Language of instruction: English
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- Biophysics
- Biophysics and Medical Technology
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Structural Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Written examination 100/100 2017-12-13 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Summer UTS Oral examination 100/100 2018-08-10
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"