BMT 337 – Introduction to Biomaterials
Instructor: Dr Mohamed-Tarek El-Wakkad
Study References:
Jonahtan Black, "Orhopaedic biomaterials in research and practice", Churchill Livingstone 1988 (or more recent)
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Week |
Topics |
Rem |
Assignment |
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1. |
Revision – force, resolution, Moments, |
Ch.1 |
Q 1.6, 1.7 (modify), 1.9, |
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2. |
Solid mechanics and application from real life situaitions |
Ch. 1 |
Given problems |
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3. |
Deformation, elongation, Stress–strain curve, properties from curve, types of loads & stresses, |
Ch2 |
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4. |
Poisson's ratio, Structural aspect of deformation, structural efficacy, |
Ch.2 |
2 to 5 |
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5. |
strain hardening, fracture initiation & stress concentration |
Ch.2 |
7 to 13 |
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6. |
Mechanical properties, atomic structure |
Ch3 |
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7. |
Quiz 1
Types of mechanical tests |
Ch.3 |
3 to 8, 11 |
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8. |
Viscoelasticity |
Ch4 |
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9. |
Viscoelastic models for biological tissues |
Notes |
Given problems |
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10 |
Friction and lubrication mechanisms |
Ch. 9 |
Definitions and summary of all types |
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11 |
Wear and Wear mechanisms |
Ch. 9 |
summary of all types |
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12 |
Quiz 2
Types of Polymers |
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Definition |
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13 |
polymers structure & properties |
Ch. 6 |
3 to 5, 7 |
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14 |
Composite materials |
Ch. 8 |
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15 |
Effect of fiber – matrix ratio on composite properties |
Ch. 8 |
2 to 5 |
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16 |
Problem solving & review |
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Assignments are due in 2 weeks from issuing time. Examples in answers are drawn from text book and/or from internet.
Grading:
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Assessment |
Weight (marks) |
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Quiz 1 |
25 |
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Quiz 2 |
25 |
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Assignm. + particip. |
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Final |
50 |
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Total |
100 |
Absence of more than 25 % will ban you from sitting for the final exam.
Office hours: Room 2276 Phone: 469-3652
Sun 12 – 2
Mon 9 – 10 & 12-1
Tue 10 – 12
Wed 11 – 12