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151-0985-00L 4 Credits MSC D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-ITET

Trauma biomechanics

Trauma-Biomechanik

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Felix Walz, Dr. Markus Hugo Muser, PD Dr. Kai-Uwe Schmitt

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:35

Abstract

Trauma biomechanics in an interdisciplinary research field investigating injuries and related subjects. Introduction to the basic principles of trauma biomechanics.

Objective

Introduction to the basic principles of trauma biomechanics.

Content

This lecture serves as an introduction to the field of trauma biomechanics. Emphasis is placed on the interdisciplinary nature of impact biomechanics, which uses the combination of fundamental engineering principles and advanced medical technologies to develop injury prevention measures. Topics include: accident statistics and accident reconstruction, biomechanical response of the human to impact loading, injury mechanisms and injury criteria, test methods (including crash tests), computer simulations using multi-body and finite element modelling techniques, aspects of passive safety of vehicles (focusing on restraint systems and vehicle compatibility). Real world examples mainly from automobile safety are used to augment lecture material.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Available on corresponding homepage. English scripts available on request.

Literature

Schmitt K-U, Niederer P, M. Muser, Walz F: "Trauma Biomechanics - Accidental Injury in traffic and sports", 2007, Springer Verlag, ISBN 978-3-540-73872-5

General Information

Language: German
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 30 minutes
Aids: keine

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Trauma-Biomechanik	Thu 10:15-12:00 (ETZ E 7)	2 h weekly
exercise	Trauma-Biomechanik Die Übungen am 6.11.08 finden im Labor statt.	Thu 13:15-15:00 (VAW B 1)	1 h weekly

Offered In

Mechanical Engineering Master
- Core Courses
  - Bioprocess & Biomechanical Engineering
Human Movement Sciences Master
- Major in Biomechanics
  - Electives
Biomedical Engineering Master
- Major Courses
  - Biomechanics (A minimum of 12 CP must be obtained from track core courses.)
  - Electives for All Tracks (The suggested elective courses for each track are available on the website of the Master Program Biomedical Engineering ( ).)