MECH 547 — Mechanics of Biological Materials

Name: MECH 547 — Mechanics of Biological Materials
Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)

Mechanics of proteins (collagen, keratin), polysaccharides (cellulose, chitin), cells, skin, bone, teeth, seashells, insect and arthropod cuticles. Emphasis on microstructure-property-function relationships and on multiscale approach. State-of-the-art experimental and modelling techniques. Self-healing and adaptive biological materials.

Rating: 5.00 out of 5 from 19 student reviews
Difficulty: 2.00 out of 5
Credits: 3
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Prerequisites: MECH 210, MIME 260 or MIME 261, or permission of instructor