14.1.- BIOMECHANICS

Biomechanics studies the mechanics of movement of the living beings organism, among them the human body movement. This study ranges from the simplest movements of daily life, such as work or sports activity, to the movement of some internal organs, such as the heart. To study the human body kinetics, biomechanics applies the principles of mechanics and the knowledge of anatomy and physiology, allowing the design of new diagnostic and treatment instruments and the development of better implants and prostheses designs.

Nowadays, Biomechanics analyzes the movements of the combination of joints and muscles. These analyzes allow us to study the loads and efforts to which the human body is subjected. The knowledge of human kinetics makes possible the treatment of injuries and their subsequent rehabilitation, the design of prostheses that allow flexibility of movement, the search for new sports techniques to increase the performance of a physical activity or the prevention of the organism deterioration when doing activities at work and at home. This knowledge can be divided into several areas of Biomechanics: Medical Biomechanics, Sports Biomechanics and Occupational Biomechanics. Another application of Biomechanics is the design of robotic applications. The movements made by the robotic arms or the displacement capacity of some by means of an electro-mechanical locomotor system are based on the mechanics of living beings.

The continuous study of the mechanical behavior of organisms is leading the Biomechanics applications to develop bionic prostheses and artificial organisms that simulate the normal functioning of a real organism and can react to stimuli. In addition, the improvement of the exoskeletons technology will increase the mobility of people with reduced mobility and improve physical capacities when carrying out great strain activities.

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MART

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7.1.6.- STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

MART

Three-Hinged Arch Unit

The Three-Hinged Arch Unit "MART" allows the student to become familiar with three-hinged arches, to calculate the bearing forces (for point load, for uniformly distributed load and for moving load), to investigate the influence of the load on the...

UNIT FOR STUDYING FORCES IN A SIMPLE BAR STRUCTURE - MFBS

MFBS

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7.1.6.- STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

MFBS

Unit for Studying Forces in a Simple Bar Structure

The Unit for Studying Forces in a Simple Bar Structure, "MFBS", designed by EDIBON allows the study of forces acting on a simple truss when is subjected to a point load in one of the nodes that make up the structure.It consists of a group of five...

UNIT FOR STUDYING FORCES IN DIFFERENT SINGLE PLANE TRUSSES - MFCS1

MFCS1

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7.1.6.- STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

MFCS1

Unit for studying Forces in Different Single Plane Trusses

The Unit for studying Forces in Different Single Plane Trusses, "MFCS1", allows the measurement of the bar forces in various single plane trusses, the study of the dependency on the external force and the comparison of the experimental bar forces...

UNIT FOR STUDYING FORCES IN AN OVERDETERMINATE TRUSS - MFCS2

MFCS2

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7.1.6.- STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

MFCS2

Unit for studying Forces in an Overdeterminate Truss

The Unit for studying Forces in an Overdeterminate Truss, "MFCS2", allows the measurement of the bar forces in a statically determinate truss and in a statically overdeterminate truss, the study of the distribution of forces in the single plane...

UNIT FOR STUDYING DEFORMATION OF TRUSSES - MFCS3

MFCS3

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7.1.6.- STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

MFCS3

Unit for studying Deformation of Trusses

The Unit for studying Deformation of Trusses, "MFCS3", allows the measurement of the stresses in the bars in different types of trusses, and the study of the dependence of the external force and the comparison of the experimental forces in the...

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7.1.6.- STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

MFL

Two Hinged Arch Unit

The Two Hinged Arch Unit, "MFL", designed by EDIBON allows to study the response of an arched beam when an external load is applied on it.The arch is supported on two supports, a fixed one and a movable one. The displacement and horizontal...

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7.1.6.- STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

MPO

Portal Frame Unit

The Portal Frame Unit, "MPO", designed by EDIBON, allows for precise measurements of vertical and horizontal deflection in an embedded rectangular portal frame. By applying various loads with specific weights, changes in the portal frame’s...

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7.1.6.- STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

STH

Stress Hypotheses Unit

The Stress Hypotheses Unit, "STH", allows the study and testing of stress hypotheses by applying loads in different directions on a test specimen point and measuring the deformations produced.Normal and shear stresses are applied, avoiding...

SIMPLE STABILITY PROBLEMS STUDY UNIT - MEPE

MEPE

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7.1.6.- STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

MEPE

Simple Stability Problems Study Unit

The Simple Stability Problems Study Unit, "MEPE", has been designed to study the stability of a bar subjected to buckling by obtaining the critical load in different configurations. The unit consists of two bars of same length connected by a...

UNIT FOR STUDYING METHODS TO DETERMINE THE ELASTIC LINE - MDLE

MDLE

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7.1.6.- STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

MDLE

Unit for studying Methods to Determine the Elastic Line

The Unit for studying Methods to Determine the Elastic Line, "MDLE", consists of set of beams, several supports (with clamp fixing and dial gauges, and with force gauge), a device to generate a bending moment, fixed pulleys, dial gauges and a set...

UNIT TO STUDY STRESS ON A MEMBRANE - SSM

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7.1.6.- STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

SSM

Unit to Study Stress on a Membrane

The Unit to Study Stress on a Membrane, "SSM", designed by EDIBON, allows the study of stresses and deformations in a thin disc or membrane subjected to different compressive stresses.The main element of the equipment is a thin disc or membrane...

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7.1.6.- STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

MVV

Unsymmetrical Cantilever Unit

The system consists of a vertical cantilever rigidly clamped at its lower end to the main column which is attached to a rigid structure. Beams of different sections may be used.A loading head, located at the upper end of the column, can rotate...

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7.3.2.1.- MECHANICAL TEST

MDB

Deflection of Curved Bars Unit

The Deflection of Curved Bars Unit "MDB" consists of a structure of aluminum and steel that allows the incorporation of different curved bars to be studied. It allows tests with curved bars of different shape.The use of two dial gauges placed...

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7.3.2.1.- MECHANICAL TEST

MFV

Beam Deflection Unit

The Beam Deflection Unit, "MFV" has been designed to enable the students to observe and study the following phenomena in simply supported beams and cantilever beams:Relation between the deflections and the applied loads.Effect of the length and...

MFLT

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7.3.2.1.- MECHANICAL TEST

MFLT

Strut Buckling Unit

The Strut Buckling Unit "MFLT" allows the student to obtain experimentally the buckling critical load of slender struts subjected to compression.The unit allows to study the buckling of pieces of different lengths, ranging from 300 mm. to 625 mm.,...

EEICI/300

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7.3.2.1.- MECHANICAL TEST

EEICI/300

300 Nm Charpy and Izod Impact Testing Unit

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7.3.2.1.- MECHANICAL TEST

MUP

Universal Buckling Unit

The Universal Buckling Unit "MUP" is a bench-top unit whose frame is made of anodized aluminum profiles and plates and steel elements, on which a bubble level is installed to equilibrate the system.The unit has been designed to carry out tests...

SHEAR FORCE AND BENDING MOMENTUM UNIT - MMF

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7.3.2.1.- MECHANICAL TEST

MMF

Shear Force and Bending Momentum Unit

The Shear Force and Bending Momentum Unit, "MMF", designed by EDIBON, is formed by an aluminum and steel structure that allows us to perform a mechanical study of different structures.An articulated structure makes it possible to convert the...

COMPUTER CONTROLLED PHOTOELASTICITY UNIT - EFOC

EFOC

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7.3.1.- PHOTOELASTICITY AND STRAIN MEASUREMENT

EFOC

Computer Controlled Photoelasticity Unit

Unit for photoelasticity practices, illustrating the subjects of the photoelasticity theory, the elasticity theory, strength of materials, and structure theory.It is very suitable for the introduction and study of photoelasticity: optical...

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7.3.1.- PHOTOELASTICITY AND STRAIN MEASUREMENT

EFO

Photoelasticity Unit

Unit for photoelasticity practices, illustrating the subjects of the Photoelasticity theory, the Elasticity theory, Strength of Materials, and Structure theory.It is very suitable for the introduction and study of photoelasticity: optical...

EFOV

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7.3.1.- PHOTOELASTICITY AND STRAIN MEASUREMENT

EFOV

Computer Controlled Photoelasticity Unit with Artificial Vision System

UNIT FOR DETERMINING THE GAUGE FACTOR OF STRAIN GAUGES - MFGE

MFGE

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7.3.1.- PHOTOELASTICITY AND STRAIN MEASUREMENT

MFGE

Unit for Determining the Gauge Factor of Strain Gauges

The Unit for Determining the Gauge Factor of Strain Gauges, "MFGE", allows to determine the k factor of strain gauges.The bar rests on two supports with ball bearings, so that it is possible to work with a load under pure bending.To perform such...

MEGE

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7.3.1.- PHOTOELASTICITY AND STRAIN MEASUREMENT

MEGE

Strain Gauge Training Unit

The Strain Gauge Training Unit, "MEGE", provides an introduction to the fundamentals of measurement with strain gauges, to compare how resistance strain gauges work and how they measure strains in different structures (torsion, tension and bending...

PHOTOELASTIC STRESS DEMONSTRATION UNIT - PSD

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7.3.1.- PHOTOELASTICITY AND STRAIN MEASUREMENT

PSD

Photoelastic Stress Demonstration Unit

The Photoelastic Stress Demonstration Unit, "PSD", consists of a frame on which the test specimens are placed. The specimens are made of a special transparent material that has a double optical refraction effect under the action of a mechanical...

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