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Fundamentals of Biomechanics: Equilibrium, Motion, and Deformation

Fundamentals of Biomechanics: Equilibrium, Motion, and DeformationAuthors: Dawn L. Leger, Nihat Ă–zkaya
Creator: Margareta Nordin
Publisher: Springer
Category: Book

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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 2nd
Pages: 393
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.2 x 1

ISBN: 0387982833
Dewey Decimal Number: 612.76
EAN: 9780387982830

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Biomechanics applies the principles and rigor of engineering to the mechanical properties of living systems. This book integrates the classic fields of mechanics--statics, dynamics, and strength of materials--using examples from biology and medicine. Fundamentals of Biomechanics is excellent for teaching either undergraduates in biomedical engineering programs or health care professionals studying biomechanics at the graduate level. Extensively revised from a successful first edition, the book features a wealth of clear illustrations, numerous worked examples, and many problem sets. The book provides the quantitative perspective missing from more descriptive texts, without requiring an advanced background in mathematics. It will be welcomed for use in courses such as biomechanics and orthopedics, rehabilitation and industrial engineering, and occupational or sports medicine.


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5 out of 5 stars Best overview of biomechanics, period.   May 8, 2008
A. C. Croft (San Diego, CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This textbook provides a very comprehensive exploration of the basic fundamentals of biomechanics. It is an excellent overview of force vector, moment and torque, statics, deformable body mechanics, stress and strain, dynamics, kinetics, kinematics, and impulse and momentum. It even provides a review of the mathematics required for understanding the many concepts introduced in the book. Each chapter has examples of the principles introduced and practice exercises. As a biomechanist, I own many textbooks on biomechanics, many of which concentrate on just one of the many areas covered so concisely in this book. To me, this would be the best teaching textbook currently available.


5 out of 5 stars An easy read   February 12, 2007
Stephen T. Reed (Inidanapolis, IN)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This book is very helpful. It is an easy read and fully explains the principles and ideas the book is trying to convey. I highly recommend purchasing it.


5 out of 5 stars Excellent.   October 18, 2008
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4 out of 5 stars sufficient book   March 10, 2006
Madeleine Eve (New York, NY)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This book is to the point, easy to understand and a good addition to a library for anyone interested in biomechanics. It is simple without becoming too simple and the examples are well thought out.



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