Wave propagation and scattering
COURSE CONTENT Introduction, link with non-destructive testing, ultrasonic method, Acoustic Emission (AE) method, correlation with wave propagation and scattering. Definitions, homogeneous and non-homogeneous waves,...
Analysis of Steel Structures and Limit State Design
COURSE CONTENT Analysis of determinate and indeterminate structures: Loadings, Determinacy, Stability, Principle of Virtual Work, Equations of Elasticity Elastoplastic bearing capacity and plastic analysis...
Polymers΄ Physics & Chemistry
COURSE CONTENT Physics of macromolecules. Chemical structure and synthesis. Linear-branched-network polymers. Internal structure-rotation.Molecular weights determination, mean molecular weights. Solid polymer classification-crystalline-amorphous states. Rubery state-mechanics...
Mechanics with Advanced Computers
COURSE CONTENT Introduction to the following subjects : Advanced Computational Environments and Systems (OpenMP, MPI, GRID, CUDA, OpenCL, OpenACC etc.). Advanced Computers and Systems...
Theory of Viscoelasticity
COURSE CONTENT General Properties of Plastics – Polymeric Materials. Mechanical properties. Degradation of Properties. Physical Properties of Polymers. Viscoelastic Behavior of Polymers. Short Term...
Non Destructive Testing of Materials & Structures
COURSE CONTENT Introduction in Non Destructive Testing and Evaluation, Reliability of NDT techniques, short overview of the most popular techniques, Optical inspection, Liquid penetrant...
Biomaterials
COURSE CONTENT Introduction to biomaterials: Fixed or regenerative approach. Bulk and surface properties of biometerials. Methods to study surface properties. Examples of biomaterial use,...
Damage Tolerance Design
COURSE CONTENT Definitions, basic considerations, non-uniform loading conditions, characteristic dimensions, degradation of strength and stiffness, general description of the design methodology of damage tolerance....
Fracture Mechanics & Structural Integrity
COURSE CONTENT Fracture phenomena. Linear Mechanics of Fractures – Griffith Theory and Failure Criterion. The concept of stress intensity factors and methods for their...