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Lab on Advanced Computational Modeling of Mechanical Metamaterials (LACM)

  • Name (Acronym)
    Lab on Advanced Computational Modeling of Mechanical Metamaterials (LACM)
  • ECTS
    2
  • Contact E-mail
    pasquale.gallo@unitn.it, raffaele.debiasi@unitn.it
  • Teachers
    Prof. GALLO Pasquale, Dr. DE BIASI Raffaele
  • Syllabus
    ESSE3 Page
  • Institution
    DII, University of Trento
  • Study Program
    MAII M3
  • Degree
    Postgraduate
  • Language
    English

ABSTRACT

The main target of the course is to provide a solid foundation for the computational modeling of mechanical metamaterials. After the course, the student will be able to identify the main numerical challenges associated with mechanical metamaterials and to perform numerical simulations of mechanical metamaterials. These objectives are achieved by numerous exercises, complemented by critical theoretical aspects.

 

COURSE CONTENT

Principles, main categories, and properties of mechanical metamaterials: an introduction
Examples and applications of numerical simulations

  • Homogenization of metamaterials
  • Use of Truss, Beam and Shell elements

 

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

The teaching activity includes guided exercises and examples on-site. The exam consists of a written report of the assignments given during the course (i.e. independent simulations and exercises).

 

FURTHER READINGS

  1. Survey letteratura: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/gibson-ashby-model
  2. FEM: David V. Hutton, David Hutton-Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis-McGraw-Hill Science_Engineering_Math (2003)
  3. nTop: nTop5 User Guide: Comprehensive Reference Manual for Beginners and Intermediate Users with Step-by-Step Design-Based Approach (nTop5 User Guide 2025) by Giorgio De Pasquale, Daniela Barra
  4. Lattice Structures: Materials Selection in Mechanical Design 5th Edition by Michael F. Ashby
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:  16 October – 17 October 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: Lab on Advanced Computational Modeling of Mechanical Metamaterials
    • Code of single class/teaching activity: M220_25
    • 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.