Mechanics of Materials
Specialization (6): Mechanics of Materials
This field of knowledge serves as a basis for performing structural analysis; it deals with the fundamental physical laws governing materials’ behaviour when externally stressed, when forced to deform, or when exposed to different temperature conditions (or a combination of all three). These laws are essentially mathematical formulations that attempt to capture and reproduce fundamental material properties such as: elasticity, plasticity, creep, viscoelasticity, and viscoplasticity; they are also related to the representation of phenomena such as fracture and distributed damage.
The programme-specific courses associated with this specialization are:
| 12421 | Advanced Soil Mechanics | 5 | point | Autumn E2B (Thurs 8-12) |
| 12451 | Pavement Mechanics | 5 | point | Autumn E1B (Thurs 13-17) |
| 41526 | Fracture mechanics | 5 | point | Autumn E2B (Thurs 8-12) |
| 41528 | Advanced mechanics of materials | 5 | point | Spring F4A (Tues 13-17) |
Other relevant courses, though not needed for receiving the specialization, include: Experimental Solid Mechanics; Experimental Structural Mechanics.
Specializations are merely recommended ways of choosing the courses in the curriculum. Applicants are not admitted to a specialization but to the programme and it is possible to choose among all the courses in the curriculum following the directions given. However, if a specialization has been fulfilled the title of the specialization may be added to the diploma.