Mechanical loading or stimulation to biological tissue causes deformation and some physiological response. Such mechanical
and physiological responses induces internal damage, which develops into macroscopic injury. The one of the most common situations
in which a large mechanical loading applies to human body is traffic accident. Number of death in traffic accident in Japan
is decreasing but we have more than 4,000 casualties per year. Injury biomechanics and its application contribute reduction
of casualties in traffic accidents. In this course, basics of biomechanics and injury mechanics will be lectured. Also related
knowledge about anatomy and human kinetics will be included.
The aim of this course is to help students acquire an understanding of the fundamental principles of injury and injury prevention
engineering.
- At the end of the course, participants are expected to explain the injury mechanism based on biomechanics.
- At the end of the course, participants are expected to analyze the causal relationship of an accident from the viewpoint of biomechanics.
- At the end of the course, participants are expected to explain the latest traffic safety engineering.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1． | Overview of the recent situation of the traffic accident in Japan Basics of injury assessment |
Research for the statistics of traffic accidents | 190minutes |
| 2． | Head injury (1) | Research for the anatomy of head | 190minutes |
| 3． | Head Injury (2) | Research for the head injury | 190minutes |
| 4． | Neck and Spinal Injury | Research for the anatomy of spine and spinal injury | 190minutes |
| 5． | Tour to JSAE Exposition | Visiting and observing JSAE Expo | 190minutes |
| 6． | Students' presentation (JSAE Expo Report) 1 | Preparation for Expo tour report | 190minutes |
| 7． | Students' presentation (JSAE Expo Report) 2 | Preparation for Expo tour report | 190minutes |
| 8． | Chest Injury 1 | Research for the anatomy of chest | 190minutes |
| 9． | Chest Injury 2 | Research for the chest injury | 190minutes |
| 10． | Abdominal Injury | Research for the anatomy of abdominal organs and abdominal injury | 190minutes |
| 11． | Lower Extremity Injury | Research for the anatomy of lower extremity | 190minutes |
| 12． | Vulnerable Road Users | Review for the statistics of traffic accidents | 190minutes |
| 13． | Students' presentation (Accident Reconstruction and Injury Assessment) 1 | Preparation for Accident reconstruction | 90minutes |
| Research for injury assessment based on AIS | 100minutes | ||
| 14． | Students' presentation (Accident Reconstruction and Injury Assessment) 2 | Preparation for Accident reconstruction | 90minutes |
| Research for injury assessment based on AIS | 100minutes | ||
| Total. | - | - | 2660minutes |
| Students' Presentaion | Total. | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 30% | 30% |
| 2. | 40% | 40% |
| 3. | 30% | 30% |
| Total. | 100% | - |
The final grade will be calculated according to students' presentations (JSAE Expo report, and accident reconstruction & injury
assessment).
Grade C needs logically valid presentations using understandable presentation materials.
Grade C needs logically valid presentations using understandable presentation materials.
Participants should understand the basis of the rigid body dynamics and material mechanics. It is better to have the basic
knowledge on the human anatomy and kinematics.
- Monday 1310-1450
- Online office hour will be announced on Scomb.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | R&D for medical devices |
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