CIVIL-422: Advanced continuum mechanicsReading class of classic text book of Lawrence Malvern "Introduction to the Mechanics of a Continuous Medium". A special emphasis will be put on advanced topics, including finite kinematics, and non-l
ME-476: Particle-based methodsThis course provides an introduction to particle-based methods for the numerical resolution of partial differential equations describing continuum phenomena or for the simulation of particulate flows.
CIVIL-710: Fatigue and fracture of structuresAll the necessary bases for the determination of stress intensity factors and application of fracture mechanics to structures. Use of fracture mechanics for fatigue and fatigue life curves to design s
ME-628: High Strain Rate Mechanics of MaterialsThis course offers fundamentals concepts of material behavior under dynamic loads such as impact and shock. lt will cover experimental methods and analytical modeling approaches to describe the dynami
ME-620: Mechanics of dislocationsThe course introduces dislocation defects, which are the carriers of plastic deformation in crystalline materials. Dislocations will be studied from both continuum and atomistic perspectives, and mak
MATH-604: Some Aspects of Calculus of VariationsThe goal of this course is to present an overview on the solvability and the regularity of relevant models of physical, technological and economical systems, which may be formulated as minimization pr
