Syllabus

1. Verification of Bernoulli’s theorem
2. Determination of coefficient of discharge by Venturi meter
3. Determination of coefficient of discharge by Orifice meter
4. Transition from laminar to turbulent flow - Reynolds number
5. Determination of friction factor for a given pipe
6. Determination of moment force at various angles of bicep muscle and to calculate its mechanical advantage
7. Determination of maximum load of bicep muscle
8. Determination of muscle fatigue limit during isotonic and isometric muscle contractions
9. Calibration of a 3D motion analysis system
10. Determination of gait analysis of normal walking using 3D motion capture system
11. Determination of gait analysis of normal walking using force platform
12. Analyzing gait parameters for a squat jump using a multiaxial force platform

To understand biomechanical principles focusing on force dynamics and muscle fatigue.

To apply motion analysis technologies to evaluate and interpret gait patterns.

To explore fluid dynamics, including flow measurement techniques and transitions between flow types.

To understand the principles of fluid dynamics and their experimental verification using flow meters

After the completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Gain knowledge of the kinetic principles of inertia, force, and torque
2. Perform and identify the steps involved in gait analysis
3. Understand the fundamental of bio-fluid mechanic
4. Determine the limits to human performance caused by muscle fatigue
5. Apply principles of mechanics to the biological system

NihatOzkaya and Margareta Nordin, Fundamentals of Biomechanics: Equilibrium, Motion and deformation,, 2nd Edition. Springer 1999.

Roger Bartlett., Introduction to Sports Biomechanics: Analysing Human Movement Patterns, 2nd Edition. Taylor and Francis. 2007

D. Dowson and V. Wright, An introduction to Biomechanics of joints and joint replacement, Mechanical Engineering Publications, 1980