Mechanics & Structural Health Monitoring of composite materials

M.Sc - TUDelft

3–6 Months

Masters of Science Programes

Course Overview

The students should develop in-depth understanding and insight with regard to the basic mechanics of composite materials and structures, and be able to apply the lectures, theories and methods to tackle a variety of basic composite design problems. In addition, the students should become able to expand the provided analysis tools towards more advanced solutions for their graduation thesis work. Furthermore, the students should be able to understand and apply related scientific literature.

Main Goal

The main goal is to provide insight into Classical Lamination Theory, Progressive damage analysis, Reliability analysis and Health monitoring, Basic Stress Solutions and Buckling of Composite Plates.

Skills to be Gained

Gain skills in tools to tools to solve a variety of basic composite structure design problems.

Practical Notes

To be updated

Date:

January 2026

Period:

Expected duration:

3–6 Months

Format:

Hybrid

Level:

Advanced

Language of instruction:

English

Requirements:

Knowledge of Mechanics of Materials, Linear Algebra, Theory of Elasticity. Affinity with infinite series, Partial Differential Equations. Understanding of Experimental Mechanics. Programming skills Minimum standards as taught in the BSc. programme of AE.

Teaching and assessment methods:

Lectures in sessions of 2 X 45 minutes. Combined assessment method to be detailed on course website.

Registration Price:

To be updated

Registration deadline:

To be updated

Instructors

Dimitrios Zarouchas