Course contents This course provides an introduction to the fatigue assessment of mechanical components in the presence of cracks or notches. It covers the derivation of stress fields ahead of cracks and notches using the Airy stress function and the complex potential function method (Kolosov and Muskhelishvili). Students will explore a case study on sharp V-notches under in-plane loading, focusing on the Lazzarin-Tovo analytical derivation of local stress fields based on complex potential functions and a comparison with Williams’ solution. Furthermore, the course includes the definition of Notch Stress Intensity Factors (NSIFs) and an introduction to local approaches based on [...]

Course unit contents The course addresses the critical challenge of optimally integrating new renewable energy units into existing energy systems and networks to drive the transition toward a decarbonized future. It focuses on the concept of "Multi-Energy Systems" (MES), where different energy carriers interact to increase system flexibility and accommodate higher shares of renewable energy. These interactions occur through various energy conversion, storage, and consumption units. Shifting the approach from optimizing individual units as separate entities to optimizing the design and operation of an MES as a whole is pivotal to achieving greener energy systems in a more cost-effective, [...]

Course unit contents Module 1 (4 hours): Library Services: Overview of engineering libraries and their services, including local and interlibrary loans, document delivery, bibliographic references, and book purchase proposals. Search Tools: Introduction to GalileoDiscovery, the University of Padua's official library search tool. Specialized Databases: Navigation of key engineering, economics, and management databases (e.g., BSC, IEEE Xplore, Engineering Village, Reaxys, ACM Digital Library, ASTM Compass, DieselNET, Total Materia, and BSOL). Citation Databases: Utilization of major citation databases, specifically Scopus (Elsevier) and Web of Science (ISI). Bibliometrics: Understanding bibliometric indicators and the metrics used for evaluating the quality of scientific publications. [...]

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