151-0540-00L  Experimental Mechanics

SemesterSpring Semester 2023
LecturersP. Carrara
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
151-0540-00 VExperimental Mechanics2 hrs
Tue08:15-10:00HG D 3.2 »
P. Carrara
151-0540-00 UExperimental Mechanics1 hrs
Tue10:15-11:00HG D 3.2 »
P. Carrara

Catalogue data

AbstractThe course provides an introduction to experimental mechanics and covers basic and advanced solid mechanics experimental testing methods. The basic working principles of analogic transducers, testing machines and of optical and X-ray tomographic imaging techniques are illustrated along with an overview of the essential image processing and analysis approaches. ccc
Learning objectiveUnderstanding the basic principles of experimental methods in solid mechanics and acquiring the ability to properly design, execute and analyze experimental tests targeted to investigate a mechanical process.
Content1. Introduction: testing machines; analogic and digital signals; force, displacement and strain transducers; test control. 2. Analogic transducers: working principles; load cells; LVDTs; strain gauges. 3. Solid mechanics tests: compression, tensile and bending tests; fracture mechanics tests. 4. Optical methods: 2D and 3D digital image correlation, basic principles and applications. 5. 3D X-ray computed tomography (CT): basic principles; CT scanning; image reconstruction and artifacts correction; segmentation, filtering and analysis. 6. Overview of advanced topics: 4D X-ray CT; in-situ testing; digital volume correlation; laser speckle interferometry; dynamic testing and high-speed cameras.
Lecture notesno
Prerequisites / NoticePrerequisites: Mechanics 1 and 2, Physics. Introduction to fracture mechanics is highly recommended.
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Decision-makingassessed
Problem-solvingassessed

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits4 credits
ExaminersP. Carrara
Typeend-of-semester examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is only offered at the end after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling.
Admission requirementAll the homework/project assignments must be handed over and positively evaluated
Mode of examinationwritten 90 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationIn addition to the final written examination, there is one compulsory continuous performance assessment with a pass/fail criteria. This consists of experimental projects and related reports. Each of them must be evaluated positively.
Written aidsOne double-sided hand-written (pen-on-paper) page of notes/formulae and a calculator are allowed. No further material is allowed.
Distance examinationIt is not possible to take a distance examination.

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