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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MARP

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7.1.6.- STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

MARP

Parabolic Arch Unit

The Parabolic Arch Unit "MARP" contains a pre-shaped articulated arch, which can be subjected to point or evenly distributed loads by means of seven uniformly distributed cables (cords) with hangers.One support of the arch is fixed whereas the...

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", designed by EDIBON, 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...

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", designed by EDIBON, 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...

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", designed by EDIBON, 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...

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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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