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) |
| 41528 | Advanced mechanics of materials | 5 | point | Spring F4A (Tues 13-17) |
| 41832 | Experimental Structural Mechanics | 5 | point | January |
| 41963 | Advanced Concrete Structures | 5 | point | Autumn E4B (Fri 8-12) |
Other relevant courses include: Deep Learning for Experimental 3D Image Analysis (02510); Advanced Continuum Physics (10346); Wood Structures (41965); Numerical Modelling in Soil Mechanics (12423); Rheology of Complex Fluids (light) (28535); Strength of Materials 2 (41502); Anisotropy and Fibre Composites (41516); Fracture Mechanics (41526); Advanced Mechanics of Materials (41528); Experimental Solid Mechanics (41808).
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.