Using Structural Engineering Techniques to Study Aortic Aneurysms

Using Structural Engineering Techniques to Study Aortic Aneurysms

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Interactive Video

Architecture, Health Sciences, Biology

KG - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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The video discusses the collaboration between structural engineer Jeff Calvert and vascular surgeons at University College London to research aortic aneurysms. Jeff, an expert in measuring metal stress, applies his skills to help create lifelike latex models of aneurysms. The research aims to determine the weakest parts of an aneurysm using photo elasticity, a technique that measures stress through polarized light. This collaboration seeks to provide surgeons with precise data to predict aneurysm rupture, potentially saving lives.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Jeff's area of expertise?

Cardiology

Structural engineering

Neurology

Vascular surgery

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an aortic aneurysm?

A balloon-like bulge in an artery

A blockage in the veins

A type of heart attack

A tear in the heart muscle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which demographic is most at risk for aortic aneurysms?

Children

Women under 50

Teenagers

Men over 65

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technique does Jeff use to help identify weak parts of an aneurysm?

X-ray diffraction

Magnetic resonance imaging

Photoelasticity

Ultrasound imaging

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to place a numerical value on the weakness of an aneurysm?

To improve the aesthetic of the model

To make the research more useful to surgeons

To reduce the cost of the research

To simplify the research process

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