Module Details

Module Code: BIOE7006
Title: Biomechanics 2
Long Title: Bio & Fluid Thermodynamics
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2021/22 ( January 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5212 - Biomedical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This course will extend the students knowledge in kinematics, kinetics, classical fluid flow and thermal processes. It will further apply these theories to the biomedical field and to the biological system.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Select and apply theories of motion to analyse and solve quantitative problems involving linear and angular motion in the field of biomechanics.
LO2 Analyse the heat and work transfers in well-defined processes, and their combination into thermodynamic cycles on Pressure-Volume diagrams
LO3 Identify and describe the components and factors that contribute to drag and lift on objects travelling in a fluid medium
LO4 Classify wear and lubrication mechanisms, in particular , as related to human joints
LO5 Use a motion analysis system as part of a team and measure and calculate the forces in human joints systems during a specified motion routine. Document results, research and apply relevant theories and report the results.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Linear Kinetics
Equations of Motion, Special cases of Translational Motion, Work and Energy Methods, Mechanical Work, Mechanical Energy, Work-Energy Theorem, Conservation of Energy Principle, Power, Application of Energy Methods, Linear Kinetics of Human Movement.
Angular Kinematics of human movement
Polar Coordinates, Angular Position and Displacement, Angular Velocity, Angular Acceleration, Dimensions and Units, Rotational Motion about a Fixed Axis, Relationships between Linear and Angular Quantities, Uniform Circular Motion, Rotational Motion with Constant Acceleration, Relative Motion, Linkage Systems.
Angular Kinetics of human movement
Kinetics of Angular Motion, Torque and Angular Acceleration, Mass Moment of Inertia, Parallel-Axis Theorem, Radius of Gyration, Segmental Motion Analysis, Rotational Kinetic Energy, Angular Work and Power.
Impulse and Momentum
Linear momentum and Impulse, Applications of the Impulse-Momentum Method, Conservation of linear Momentum, Impact and collisions, One-Dimensional Collisions, Two Dimensional Collisions, Conservation of Angular Momentum.
Fluid resistence in sport applications
The Boundary Layer, Separation and Wake, Drag on immersed Bodies, Drag on the human body, skin friction, Form Drag, Wave Drag. Drag and Lift on Airfoils and how it can be applied in sport. The Magnus Effect.
Introduction to Biofluids
Non-Newtonian fluids. Blood Rheology.
Lubrication and wear in Biological Systems
Introduction to tribology. Application in joints, blood vessels etc. Types of wear. Consequences of wear.
Thermal processes
Carnot Principle. T-s, h-s and P-v diagrams. The concept of the heat engine. Entropy and the 2nd law.
Refrigeration
Refrigerants and their environmental impact. Basic vapour compression system. Function of evaporator, condenser, expansion valve, capillary tube and compressor. P-h diagrams.
Air conditioning
Introduction to air-conditioning, techniques and cycles. Basic psychrometry and the psychrometric chart. Components and operation. Clean room application.
Motion Analysis Laboratories
Set-up and calibration of a Clinical Gait Laboratory, patient set-up and marker placement, Motion Capture, Post Processing and validation of results. Data storage and ethical considerations.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Biomechanics & Fluid Mechanics
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 25
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,5
Assessment Description
Laboratory Experiments
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Dynamics, Fluids & Thermodynamics Every Week 4.00 4
Lab Contact Laboratory Session Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Preparation of lab reports and independent study Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Joseph Hamill, Kathleen Knutzen, Timothy Derrick. (2021), Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement, 5th. LWW, [ISBN: 9781975144654].
  • Subrata Bhattacharjee. (2014), Thermodynamics: An Interactive Approach, 1st. Prentice Hall, p.720, [ISBN: 0130351172].
  • Duane Knudson. (2007), Fundamentals of Biomechanics, 2nd. Springer, p.354, [ISBN: 0387493115].
  • Susan J. Hall. (2022), Basic Biomechanics, 9th. Mc Graw Hill, [ISBN: 9781260836981].
  • Gordon E. Robertson, Graham E. Caldwell, Joseph Hamill, Gary Kamen, Saunders Whittlesey. (2013), Research Methods in Biomechanics, 2nd. Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 978-073609340].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EBIOM_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering 3 Mandatory