{"product_id":"forensic-biomechanics-isbn-9781119990116","title":"Forensic Biomechanics","description":"Biomechanics is the application of mechanical principles to living organisms, and it is one of the most exciting and fastest growing research areas. In forensic science, it is biomechanics that explains trauma to the body at a crime scene or the fracture of fibers and textiles, and helps interpret blood spatter. \u003ci\u003eForensic Biomechanics\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive overview of the role of biomechanics in forensics. Well-illustrated with real-life case studies, and using a multidisciplinary approach, this unique book is an invaluable reference for practicing forensic scientists, lawyers, and researchers. Series Foreword ix \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJules Kieser\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Basic principles of biomechanics 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJules Kieser\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Forces and motion 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Stress and strain 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Basics of biomechanical behaviour 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Biomaterials and viscoelasticity 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Acceleration and impact 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Fracture behaviour 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Ballistic biomechanics 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Biomechanics of bone and bony trauma 35\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJules Kieser\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Composition of bone 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Types of bone 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Biomechanical properties of bone 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Compressive and tensile fracture patterns 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Blunt and sharp force trauma 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Ballistic trauma 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Living versus postmortem fracture 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Bone fracture in infants 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Biomechanics of skin and soft tissue trauma 71\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJules Kieser\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Structure of skin 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Mechanical properties of skin 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Effect of age 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Wounding 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Sharp force trauma 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Blunt force trauma 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Ballistic trauma 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Bitemarks 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 The mechanics of bloodstain pattern formation 99\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMark Jermy and Michael Taylor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction to bloodstain pattern analysis 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Forces acting on fluids 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Dimensionless numbers 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Fluid properties of blood 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 The creation of droplets 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Droplet flight 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Droplet impact: bloodstain formation 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Fibres and textiles 137\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDebra Carr\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Fabric layers 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Fabric degradation 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Ballistic impacts 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Sharp impacts 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Blunt impacts 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Tearing 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 159\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Forensic Biomechanics, although only 164 pages in length, succeeds in providing the reader a basic understanding of the biomechanical principles central to several pertinent areas of forensic biology. . . . It provides an excellent view of the areas that should be mastered in order for those new to this field to claim it as their own.”  (\u003ci\u003eJournal of Forensic Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, 8 January 2014)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJules Kieser\u003c\/b\u003e Director, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e Science Leader, Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR), Christchurch Science Centre, New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDebra Carr\u003c\/b\u003e Impact and Armour Group, Department of Engineering and Applied Science, Cranfield Defence and Security, Cranfield University, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForensic Biomechanics\u003c\/i\u003e explains the role of biomechanics in forensic investigation. The book not only provides an in-depth examination of the field of trauma biomechanics, but also discusses the role of biomechanical principles in the analysis of blood-splatter patterning, assault and child abuse, ballistics and the investigation of the fracture of fibers and textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on research into the basic principles of hard and soft tissue mechanics, approaches to the use of biomechanics in forensic investigation and the application of biomechanical principles to the interpretation of forensic evidence, the text encourages a multidisciplinary approach. This approach includes detailed information on the biomechanics of the human body, covering bone, skin and soft tissue, blood and fluids and the behaviour of natural fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive overview of the role of biomechanics in forensic investigation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvoids high level mathematics for an accessible approch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIllustrated with real life case studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnique approach to the subject that brings together multidisciplinary approaches to forensic biomechanics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003einvaluable reference for practicing forensic scientists, defence lawyers or postgraduate students and researchers looking for an overview of the subject\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989231681765,"sku":"NP9781119990116","price":103.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119990116.jpg?v=1761783305","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/forensic-biomechanics-isbn-9781119990116","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}