Mechanical Behavior of Biomaterials

The area of understanding biological systems from an engineering perspective is relatively new and continues to transform qualitative understanding to quantitative understanding. Mechanical Behaviour of Biomaterials is focused at the interface between engineering and medicine, where new insights into engineering aspects will prove to be extremely useful on how they relate to biomedical sciences and their applications.

The main objective of this book is to focus on the mechanical behavior of biomaterials, covering key aspects such as mechanical properties, characterization, and performance. Particular emphasis is given to fatigue, creep and wear, fracture, and stress and strain relationships in biomaterials. Chapters look at both experimental and theoretical results.

This will be an essential reference for academics, biomechanical researchers, medical doctors, biologists, chemists, physicists, mechanical, biomedical and materials engineers, and industrial professionals working in related areas of biomedical engineering and medicine. It will also be a useful reference for postgraduates on biomedical, mechanical, biomaterials and engineering courses.

Contributions from international expertsProvides insights at the interfaces of disciplines such as engineering, medical and dental sciencesPresents a comprehensive understanding on the mechanical properties of biomaterialsMost of the classical aspects concerning mechanical characterization are covered, as well as attention to surface and bulk properties

1. Tribology of materials for biomedical applications 2. Designing and analysis of the femoral neck for an artificial joint prosthesis 3. Biomechanics of optic nerve head 4. Metallic Biomaterials - A Review 5. Mechanical behavior of selective laser melting-produced metallic biomaterials 6. Influence of dry and near-dry machining in a biomaterial with dual negative tool geometry