ME 296W

Accident Biomechanics

Study of the interaction of human body kinematics and dynamic biomechanics in accidents involving human activities and vehicles. Impact injury mechanisms, response of the human body using computer models and software analysis tools. Biomechanical response to impact, and tolerance levels. Human factors that influence the biomechanical reactions of people with their vehicles and the environment. Photographic and video analysis, computer graphics, and computer simulations. Forensic engineering to determine the dynamic forces that cause injury in different situations.

Units: 3.0