Solid and Structural Mechanics

Department

Department of Engineering and Architecture at University of Trieste 

Main research activities/topics/projects

The field of research is that of structural dynamics. We are developing a theory for vibration of periodic structures composed of a two-phase section designed following Fibonacci recursion rule. In this way signals at some frequencies can propagate along the structure, other are hindered. The outcome of this research is the design of structural filters and insulators to be applied to different types of engineering applications (either civil or mechanical engineering). 

Reference: Morini, L. and Gei, M. (2018). Waves in one-dimensional quasicrystalline structures: dynamical trace mapping, scaling and self-similarity of the spectrum. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids 119, 83-103.

Working language

English

Special entry requirements

Good background in both mechanics of beams (Euler-Bernoulli) and structural dynamics

Duration in months (min-max)

PhD sandwich: 6-12