Engineering

This course is in the interdisciplinary field of icing in relation to aircraft. Ultimately, this course will draw from mathematics, physics, chemistry and engineering to provide attendees with a broad overview of the field of aircraft icing, and how the problem may be approached mathematically. This  involves understanding the problem, discussing the current state of engineering solutions, and study of how mathematics can help to improve, enhance and further this field. Modelling of this phenomena is a threefold approach. Firstly, the trajectory of particles within the fluid flow concerning an oncoming aircraft is calculated. Secondly, the behavior and mechanics of impinging particles (particles that make contact with the aircraft) needs to be understood. Thirdly, how ice builds up on a surface alongside the possibility of it shedding are important.
This course serves as an introduction to understanding this field and the analytical modelling of this problem.

This course introduces students to the important mechanical properties that mechanical engineers require knowledge of and further introduces the concept and practice of materials selection.  The links between material structure, processing and properties are emphasized. Topics include tensile and fracture properties, material selection, atomic bonding, crystal structure and strengthening.  Also included is a focus on the four classes of engineering material: metals, ceramics, polymers and composites, considering the structure, properties and engineering applications of each. Practice in testing of materials is included.  

This class covers concepts and applications of scientific theory and technology according to the type of energy. Topics include fundamental physical and chemical principles of various types of energy; the differences as well as the social and environmental effects of various energy technology; and an introduction of solar energy, hydrogen energy, fuel cell, bioenergy, biomass, and related energy conversion and storage technologies.

This course is part of the Laurea Magistrale program. The course is intended for advanced level students only. Enrollment is by consent of the instructor. The course focuses on procedures and methods for modelling, identifying, designing, and analyzing dynamic motorcycle models. Topics include analytical tools to understand the basic mechanical systems, numerical tools to simulate complex mechanical systems, and experimental tools to identify critical parameters. The course discusses topics including motorcycle kinematics, suspensions, tire modelling, motorcycle dynamics, numerical modelling of the motorcycle dynamics, and experimental tests and model validation. The course consists of theoretical lectures, lectures and seminars held by experts from academic and industry, and classroom exercises with numerical tools and simulation software.

This course offers an introduction to aerospace propulsion. Topics include: aircraft engine modeling-- the turbojet; component matching and off-design operation; turbofan engines; inlets and nozzles; principles of compressors and fans; compressor blading, design, and multi-staging; turbines, stage characteristics, and degree of reaction; turbine solidity, mass flow limits, and internal cooling; film cooling, thermal stresses, and impingement; combustion-- combustors and pollutants; engine noise and aeroacoustics; engine rotating structures; rotordynamics.