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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RADIAL PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION IN A JOURNAL BEARING - MEMT-1

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7.1.5.- TRIBOLOGY (FRICTION, WEAR, LUBRICATION)

MEMT-1

Radial Pressure Distribution in a Journal Bearing

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This unit allows the visualization of the radial pressure distribution in a journal bearing with hydrodynamic lubrication.The "MEMT-1" unit consists of a journal bearing with hydrodynamic lubrication, a freely moving bearing housing with thirteen...

DYNAMIC FRICTION OF A CYLINDER ON A ROLLER - MEMT-2

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7.1.5.- TRIBOLOGY (FRICTION, WEAR, LUBRICATION)

MEMT-2

Dynamic Friction of a Cylinder on a Roller

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This unit allows to demonstrate the friction forces between several cylinders of different materials and a roller under different lubrication conditions.The "MEMT-2" unit consists of two levers that transmit a force applied by weights to a test...

DYNAMIC FRICTION OF A PIN ON A DISC - MEMT-3

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7.1.5.- TRIBOLOGY (FRICTION, WEAR, LUBRICATION)

MEMT-3

Dynamic Friction of a Pin on a Disc

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This unit allows to study the friction forces between several vertical friction pins of different materials and a rotating friction disc.The end of each vertical pin is made of a different material and rubs against the rotating steel disc. The...

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7.1.5.- TRIBOLOGY (FRICTION, WEAR, LUBRICATION)

MEMT-4

Rolling Friction in Wheels

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This module allows to determine the slip forces between two rotating friction discs in contact.The slip between the discs is maintained constant by a gearbox. The pressure can be adjusted with a lever and a set of weights. The unit includes a...

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7.1.5.- TRIBOLOGY (FRICTION, WEAR, LUBRICATION)

MEMT-5

Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication

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This unit allows to investigate the thickness and characteristics of a lubricant film on a rolling sphere.The unit consists in a steel sphere and a driven glass disc.The sphere is pressed against the underside of the glass disc. The light from a...

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7.1.5.- TRIBOLOGY (FRICTION, WEAR, LUBRICATION)

MEMT-6

Friction Vibration

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This module allows to demonstrate the static friction, the sliding friction, the related friction vibrations and the slip-stick effects.Several weights are placed on a horizontally rotating friction disc. It is prevented from turning by a cord....

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7.1.5.- TRIBOLOGY (FRICTION, WEAR, LUBRICATION)

MCD

Thin Cylinder Unit

The Thin Cylinder Unit, "MCD", has been developed to enable the student to verify various analytical formulae with actual measured results. Strain gauges mounted in various positions and orientations on the cylinder provide an opportunity for...

UNIT FOR STUDYING BEARING FRICTION - MBF

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7.1.5.- TRIBOLOGY (FRICTION, WEAR, LUBRICATION)

MBF

Unit for Studying Bearing Friction

The Unit for Studying Bearing Friction, "MBF", has been designed by EDIBON to study sliding friction in slide bearings and rolling bearings. Since rolling friction is very little, rotational dynamics basic tests can be performed with the inertia...

BELT FRICTION UNIT WITH DYNAMOMETERS - MCF/A

MCF/A

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7.1.5.- TRIBOLOGY (FRICTION, WEAR, LUBRICATION)

MCF/A

Belt Friction Unit with Dynamometers

The Belt Friction Unit with Dynamometers, "MCF/A", designed by EDIBON, allows studies and investigations to compare the friction coefficient for a given contact angle of a flat belt and a V-belt.With this unit it is possible to observe the...

MCPG

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7.1.6.- STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

MCPG

Thick Walled Cylinder Unit

In the Thick-Walled Cylinder Unit, "MCPG", the stresses are determined through the measurement of the strains produced on the surface. These strains are measured by strain gauges.The thick-walled vessel consists of an aluminum cylinder of length...

UNIT FOR STUDYING FORCES IN A JIB CRANE - MFPG

MFPG

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7.1.6.- STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

MFPG

Unit for studying Forces in a Jib Crane

The Unit for studying Forces in a Jib Crane, "MFPG", is designed to study the tensile and compressive forces in a planar central force system based on the example of a crane jib.The unit represents a planar central force system in which multiple...

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7.1.6.- STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

MVS

Suspension Bridge Unit

The Suspension Bridge Unit, "MVS", has been meticulously designed by EDIBON to explore the dynamics of stresses in a suspension bridge system. This unit simulates a suspension bridge using a deck and two parallel main cables, allowing students to...

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