Course detail
Biomechanic Systems
FSI-ZBS Acad. year: 2026/2027 Winter semester
The subject provides theoretical and practical knowledge related to the design and function of selected biomechanical, biotribological, and biomimetic systems. The attention is paid to the understanding of the interaction of mechanics, tribology and biology. The lectures aim to ensure understanding of the connection between engineering and biological disciplines in a wider context. The course follows the subjects of the bachelor's study in the fields of the strength of material, machine design and material sciences. Teaching is carried out in collaboration with Orthopaedic clinic of Faculty hospital Olomouc, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering CTU in Prague, College of Polytechnics Jihlava and medical cluster CZECHIMPLANT.
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Prerequisites
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Language of instruction
Czech
Aims
After passing the subject, students will understand the mutual interaction of mechanics, tribology and selected biological systems, including the ability to be inspired by solutions created by nature (biomimetics).
Knowledge of the main principles of biological systems. Understanding the interaction of engineering and biology. Ability to apply the knowledge of mechanics when designing and solving selected biomechanical and biotribological systems. Ability to consider considerable effects of biological environment on system function.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
The study programmes with the given course
Programme N-KSI-P: Mechanical Engineering Design, Master's
branch ---: no specialisation, 5 credits, compulsory
Type of course unit
Lecture
16 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
- Introduction to the course, biomechanical systems and biotribology.
- Musculoskeletal system – anatomy, material properties, motorics, kinematics, load.
- Human biomechanics I – history and basis of biomechanics, motion biomechanics.
- Human biomechanics II – materials and tissue biomechanics.
- Implants and implantology – design, materials, production, usage.
- Biotribology of joint implants – hip and knee replacements.
- Biomimetics – superhydrophobicity, superlubricity, and anisotropy of properties.
- Biotribology of soft contacts – tribological introduction, cartilage, eye, fascia.
- Design of biomechanical systems – a case study of implant design.
Laboratory exercise
12 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
– Biotribological analysis of hip joint replacement – experimental analysis of friction coefficient.
- Biotribological analysis of hip joint replacement – experimental analysis of lubricant film.
Computer-assisted exercise
20 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
– Assignment of semester project and its analysis.
- Releasement of a human lower limb.
- Analysis of hip joint load.
- Strain-stress analysis of a femoral component of THR using FEM.
- Contact analysis of head and cup of THR using FEM.
- Biotribological analysis of friction and lubrication of THR – analytical calculation of friction moment, prediction of film thickness and lubrication parameter.