Mechanics of materials and joints
The research activities concern the characterization and modelling of materials, components and structures subjected to static, fatigue and impact loading conditions:
- Very-High-Cycle Fatigue (VHCF) behavior of materials;
- Reliability analysis of components and systems and Statistical analysis of fatigue data;
- High strain-rate behavior of materials and modelling, also at high temperature conditions (impacts, explosions, ballistics, interaction with particle beams);
- Thin wall structure and foam behavior modelling for energy absorption purposes;
- Adhesive joint analysis: stress state, strength criteria, environment effects, impact loading;
- Engineering analysis of endodontic materials and instruments.
Several research activities are carried out in cooperation with the Research Group “Vehicle structure and safety: design, simulation, optimization and tests ”
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| Fracture surfaces at VHCF |
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| Mechanical behavior of materials hit by particle beams with very high energy |
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| High strain-rate behavior of materials at high temperature conditions. |
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| Engineering analysis of endodontic files |
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| Strain-gage measurements in double-lap adhesive joints |
“Double Cantilever Beam” test on adhesive joint |