Forensic biomechanics

• Main Author: Kieser, Jules
• Other Authors: Taylor, Michael, 1953 September 18-, Carr, Debra D.
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, West Sussex, UK : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.
• Series: Essentials of forensic science.
• Subjects: Biomechanics.; Forensic sciences > Methodology.; MEDICAL > Sports Medicine.; Human mechanics.; Forensic Sciences > methods.; Wounds and Injuries > pathology.; Electronic books.

"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"--...

Table of Contents:

• Basic principles of biomechanics
• Biomechanics of bone and bony trauma
• Biomechanics of skin and soft tissue trauma
• The mechanics of bloodstain pattern formation
• Fibres and textiles.