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Advanced Modeling of Exotic Metamaterials (AMEM)

  • Name (Acronym)
    Advanced Modeling of Exotic Metamaterials (AMEM)
  • ECTS
    3
  • Contact E-mail
    francesco.dalcorso@unitn.it, diego.misseroni@unitn.it
  • Teachers
    Prof. DAL CORSO Francesco, Prof. MISSERONI Diego
  • Syllabus
    ESSE3 Page
  • Institution
    DICAM, University of Trento
  • Study Program
    MAII M3
  • Degree
    Postgraduate
  • Language
    English

ABSTRACT

The design of artificial materials through microstructures allows to achieve mechanical properties not displayed by materials available in Nature. A proper representation of such unusual behaviour often requires an enhancement of the mechanical models usually presented in basic courses of Solid Mechanics. The course aims to introduce the special classes of materials displaying exotic mechanical properties and to provide the fundamentals of the advanced constitutive modeling.

 

COURSE CONTENT

The course covers the following two main subjects

  • Extreme and reversed properties: Anisotropy and classes of symmetry, negative Poisson’s ratio, negative stiffness, negative thermal expansion, negative compressibility, negative moisture expansion.
  • Advanced modelling: local, nonlocal, and higher-order mechanical models. Higher-order deformation and stress measures. Principle of virtual work. Analytical solution for basic boundary value problems.

 

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

The teaching activity includes theoretical lessons, applications and exercises. The exam consists of a written test with multiple-choice questions on the topics of the course.

 

FURTHER READINGS

To be completed

Each registered participant acknowledges that the material distributed in the frame of the courses, available for the duration of the current edition of the Postgraduate program, is protected by copyright and delivered for educational purposes and personal use only. The participant agrees and undertakes not to forward, publish, disclose, distribute, disseminate – in any form or manner – such a material without written consent of the author(s) of the material. Unless otherwise explicitly allowed by the speaker in written form, no recordings of the online lectures can be made.

Course Information

Date:  15 May – 16 May 2025 (15 hours)
Format:  The course is offered on-site and on-line (synchronous and asynchronous) with video recordings, hand-outs, etc. of the lectures available off-line

Registration Information

UniTN Students:  Free
EXTERNAL Students:  216 Eu: First course
180 Eu: Every course from the second one

The fees include the course teaching, video recordings, hand-outs, etc. (*).

Registration Procedure for UniTN Students

Please contact the Student Support Office of your Department/Centre/School to include the course in your study plan.

Registration Procedure for EXTERNAL Students

Step 1: Register a "guest" type account (@guest.unitn.it)

  • Should you still not have a UniTN account, you have to register and log in with your SPID identity or CIE (electronic ID card). If you cannot use SPID or CIE, please create your own UniTN account.

Step 2: Enroll to a Single UniTN Course

  • Complete the online application through the dedicated webpage.
    In the application form (Section "Teaching Activities") put the following information:
    • Name of single class/teaching activity: Advanced Modeling of Exotic Metamaterials
    • Code of single class/teaching activity: M220_38
    • Degree course to which the teaching activity is associated: [M220] Master in Multifunctional Metamaterials and Metastructures
  • Once received the outcome of the application (1-3 days), login into ESSE3 with your "guest" account user-name and password. Then, pay the bulletin you find in Administrative Office – Payments.

NOTES:

(*) Each registered participant acknowledges that the material distributed in the frame of the courses, available for the duration of the current edition of the Postgraduate program, is protected by copyright and delivered for educational purposes and personal use only. The participant agrees and undertakes not to forward, publish, disclose, distribute, disseminate – in any form or manner – such a material without written consent of the author(s) of the material. Unless otherwise explicitly allowed by the speaker in written form, no recordings of the online lectures can be made.