Short Course in Biomechanics

Programme

13.04.2026 Introduction to Solid Mechanics for Biological Tissues

• Covers foundational principles of solid mechanics, focusing at the end on properties of biological materials.
• Practical session: Implementing basic models to simulate solid mechanics.

13.04.2026 Biomechanics of Soft Biological Tissues

• Explores the mechanical behavior of soft tissues (excluding bones) and their response to loading.
• Practical session: Replicating experimental data from spherical compression tests.

14.04.2026 Advanced Topics in Soft Tissue Biomechanics

• Delves into viscous and pre-stressed configurations in soft tissues.
• Practical session: Analyzing cyclic tensile test data to understand time-dependent behavior.

14.04.2026 Open Science in Biomechanics

• Discusses the role of open science in advancing research, facilitating data sharing, and accelerating innovation.
• Case study: Demonstrates how open-access resources (e.g., datasets, code, and publications) can streamline research, using the work of A. Da Rocha et al. 2026 on damage characterization in soft biological tissues as an example.

Participation

The course is open to everyone.

Requirements for external participants: Please bring a laptop with Python software installed.

To participate, please contact Albert Baars