BE 539 - Multiscale Biomechanics
- Credit Hours: 3R-3L-4C
- Term Available: -
- Prerequisites: EM 203 - Mechanics of Materials or EM 204 - Statics & Mechanics of Materials II, and BE 331 - Biomechanics or consent of instructor
- Corequisites: None
This course provides a comprehensive exploration/overview of the multiple approaches available for the analysis of multiscale media, beginning from classical approaches in composite theory and moving on to various structure-function and homogenization models. Specific attention will be placed on the application of these ideas to heterogeneous and finite deformation biological tissues (e.g. bone, cartilage, ligament, vessels, etc.). This course will serve as a Biomechanics track elective.