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Applications of Finite Element Method in Biomechanics
Anwendungen der Methode der Finiten Elemente in der Biomechanik
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:46
Abstract
Applications of analytical and numerical Finite Element simulations in biomechnics.
Objective
Applications of analytical and numerical Finite Element simulations in biomechnics.
Content
Modeling problems in biomechanics, an overview of the variational and Finite Element (FE) Method, general examples of Finite Element simulations, Validation of FE analyses, FE analysis of bones and bone prostheses, FE analysis of skall and spine, foundations of non linear material modeling and FE analysis, non linear material characterization of soft tissues, FE analyses of kidney, FE analysis of lung, FE analysis of heart and arteries, FE analysis of other organs, examples of applications of Finite Element method in biodynamical problems.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Lectures and excercises on modeling and Finite Element simulations in biomechanics. Lecture notes will be continuously distributed.
Literature
Lecture notes + Lists of relevant literature
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , MSC , NDS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Anwendungen der Methode der Finiten Elemente in der Biomechanik |
|
2 h weekly |
| exercise | Anwendungen der Methode der Finiten Elemente in der Biomechanik |
|
1 h weekly |