MSE Master of Science in Engineering

The Swiss engineering master's degree


Ogni modulo equivale a 3 crediti ECTS. È possibile scegliere un totale di 10 moduli/30 ECTS nelle seguenti categorie: 

  • 12-15 crediti ECTS in moduli tecnico-scientifici (TSM)
    I moduli TSM trasmettono competenze tecniche specifiche del profilo e si integrano ai moduli di approfondimento decentralizzati.
  • 9-12 crediti ECTS in basi teoriche ampliate (FTP)
    I moduli FTP trattano principalmente basi teoriche come la matematica, la fisica, la teoria dell’informazione, la chimica ecc. I moduli ampliano la competenza scientifica dello studente e contribuiscono a creare un importante sinergia tra i concetti astratti e l’applicazione fondamentale per l’innovazione 
  • 6-9 crediti ECTS in moduli di contesto (CM)
    I moduli CM trasmettono competenze supplementari in settori quali gestione delle tecnologie, economia aziendale, comunicazione, gestione dei progetti, diritto dei brevetti, diritto contrattuale ecc.

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  • Insegnamento
  • Documentazione
  • Esame
Advanced structural mechanics (TSM_AdvMech)

This course provides a comprehensible introduction to basic concepts of continuum mechanics, material modelling and failure assessment for metals and polymers.

The students learn the fundamentals of tensor algebra and gain comprehensible insight into the governing mechanical and thermo-mechanical concepts of continuum mechanics. On this basis, an overview is given of state of the art material models for metals and polymers to empower students to competently select advanced material models as implemented in modern Finite Element tools. Finally, the lecture provides a clear insight into the microstructural foundations of failure in metals as well as an overview of mechanical assessment methods as applied in engineering practice. The course is accompanied by regular exercises and hands-on workshops in which advanced material models and assessment methods are applied to practical problems.

Requisiti

Basic engineering knowledge of structural mechanics, analysis and linear algebra as well as FE element simulation at Bachelor level of Mechanical Engineering studies.
A brief summary of relevant engineering mechanics concepts will be provided prior to the lecture as a self-study revision course.

Obiettivi di apprendimento

 Week

 Subject

 MW1

 Basic Tensor Algebra & Calculus 1
 - Vector and tensor algebra

 MW2

 Basic Tensor Algebra & Calculus 2
 - Selected tensor properties and problems
 - Tensor calculus

 MW3

 Continuum Mechanics 1
 - Basic definitions
 - Kinematics of continuums

 MW4

 Continuum Mechanics 2
 - Kinetics of continuums

 MW5

 Continuum Mechanics 3
 - Equilibrium equations, equations of motion
 - Overview of balance laws

 MW6

 Material Behaviour & Models for Metals 1
 - Material behaviour overview
 - Basic modelling principles
 - Elasticity

 MW7

 Material Behaviour & Models for Metals 2
 - Plasticity
 - Visco-plasciticity, creep / relaxation

 MW8

 Failure Mechanisms & Assessment Methods 1
 - Failure mechanisms of metals
 - Static assessment methods for metals

 MW9

 Failure Mechanisms & Assessment Methods 2
 - Fatigue assessment methods for metals

 MW10

 Workshop 1
 Application of Material Models and Assessment Methods for Metals

 MW11

 Material Behaviour & Models for Polymers 1
 - Material behaviour overview
 - Plasticity (influence of hydrostatic pressure)
 - Hyperelasticity

 MW12

 Material Behaviour & Models for Polymers 2
 - Visco-elasticity, visco-plasticity, creep / relaxation
 - Cohesive zone models for bonded interfaces

 MW13

 Material Behaviour & Models for Polymers 3
 - Parameter identification and optimisation methods

 MW14

 Workshop 2
 Application of Material and Damage Models for Polymers

Categoria modulo

  • Students are familiar with basic tensor algebra to understand fundamental continuum mechanical concepts.
  • Students are familiar with the building blocks of continuum mechanics such as kinematics and kinetics concepts as well as equilibrium equations and balance laws as governing equations of mechanical problems.
  • Students have a broad understanding of the basic material behaviour of metals and polymers including elasticity, hyperelasticity, plasticity, visco-elasticity, visco-plasticity and creep / relaxation as well as isotropy, orthotropy and anisotropy.
  • Students are able to appropriately select and deploy linear and non-linear material models in Finite Element simulations.
  • Students know the basic failure mechanisms for metals and polymers; they are able to select appropriate mechanical assessment methods and perform basic assessments.

Metodologie di insegnamento e apprendimento

Frontal Teaching (ca. 60%), exercises and 2 workshops incl. Finite Element application (ca. 40%)

Bibliografia

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