BE 4320 Mechanics of Biological Materials (3)

Prereq.: CE 3400 , BE 4303 , or by consent of instructor. Overview of mechanics of anisotropic materials found in biology and nature used in biomedical and high-performance engineering applications, with particular focus on bone. Examination of integrated structure and function of biological materials. Topics include anisotropic elasticity, strength and failure, laminate theory, bone composition, and structural analysis in a biomedical application context.