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Solid and Structural Mechanics, PhD
Campus Johanneberg, Gothenburg, Sweden
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Theoretical and numerical tools can be developed and supported by experiments in labs and in field. Your research will contribute to development of efficient and optimal mechanical solutions fulfilling the ever-increasing demands on mechanical properties, economic and environmental impacts. To be able to successfully conduct research and teach on undergraduate and graduate level you are expected to master fundamentals of mechanics, strength of materials, and numerical analyses. With a PhD in Solid and Structural Mechanics you are well qualified for advanced engineering tasks. You also have a unique competence for performing independent research in the field. Read more in the study plan.
The graduate school is organised within the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Subject description
Mechanical constructions must have a verified structural integrity fulfilling the ever-increasing demands on design properties, economy and environmental footprint. Effective and optimal mechanical solutions for a sustainable future must also be integrated into highly complex technical systems. They must also be adapted to constantly changing industrial and societal demands.
The topic of Solid and Structural Mechanics contains mechanics, strength of materials and structural mechanics. Both basic and applied research is conducted within the different areas. Among the application areas railway mechanics, dynamic systems, wind power technology, mechanics of composite materials, biomechanics, manufacturing technology and structural batteries could be mentioned. The emphasis is on both theoretical and numerical modelling. This includes computational methods, but also experimental work. Basic research covers areas such as vibrations and noise, wave propagation, continuum mechanics, material modelling, fracture mechanics, fatigue, and multiscale modelling of materials. The research also involves the connection to control and monitoring systems, and often relates to operationally critical as well as safety related components and systems. Advanced numerical models for describing and predicting structural response, material behaviour and different damage phenomena are being developed. Results from laboratory and field experiments are analysed with e g statistical methods and artificial intelligence.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Theoretical and numerical tools can be developed and supported by experiments in labs and in field. Your research will contribute to development of efficient and optimal mechanical solutions fulfilling the ever-increasing demands on mechanical properties, economic and environmental impacts. To be able to successfully conduct research and teach on undergraduate and graduate level you are expected to master fundamentals of mechanics, strength of materials, and numerical analyses. With a PhD in Solid and Structural Mechanics you are well qualified for advanced engineering tasks. You also have a unique competence for performing independent research in the field. Read more in the study plan.
The graduate school is organised within the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Subject description
Mechanical constructions must have a verified structural integrity fulfilling the ever-increasing demands on design properties, economy and environmental footprint. Effective and optimal mechanical solutions for a sustainable future must also be integrated into highly complex technical systems. They must also be adapted to constantly changing industrial and societal demands.
The topic of Solid and Structural Mechanics contains mechanics, strength of materials and structural mechanics. Both basic and applied research is conducted within the different areas. Among the application areas railway mechanics, dynamic systems, wind power technology, mechanics of composite materials, biomechanics, manufacturing technology and structural batteries could be mentioned. The emphasis is on both theoretical and numerical modelling. This includes computational methods, but also experimental work. Basic research covers areas such as vibrations and noise, wave propagation, continuum mechanics, material modelling, fracture mechanics, fatigue, and multiscale modelling of materials. The research also involves the connection to control and monitoring systems, and often relates to operationally critical as well as safety related components and systems. Advanced numerical models for describing and predicting structural response, material behaviour and different damage phenomena are being developed. Results from laboratory and field experiments are analysed with e g statistical methods and artificial intelligence.
Admission Requirements
To be qualified for admission in Solid and Structural Mechanics the student must have earned a degree at the second-cycle level. The orientation of the student’s degree shall also have a sufficiently close connection to the subject of the doctoral programme. Equivalent requirements apply to individuals who have taken their first degree in a country other than Sweden. The examiner, in consultation with the principal supervisor, shall assess whether the applicant has the requisite capacity to successfully complete the doctoral programme. Other requirements for general entry are regulated in Appointment regulation for doctoral programmes.
The doctoral programme in Solid and Structural mechanics is mainly theoretical in nature and requires good knowledge in mechanics, strength of materials, as well as in mathematics including numerical methods.
Relevant educational background for admission to the doctoral programme is a MSc in Applied Mechanics, Structural Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Physics, or similar.
Admission
Regulations regarding admission are stated in Appointment regulation for doctoral programmes.
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