{"id":484,"date":"2016-03-15T17:27:06","date_gmt":"2016-03-15T17:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avadawebsites.wpengine.com\/university\/?post_type=avada_portfolio&#038;p=484"},"modified":"2026-03-13T11:26:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T10:26:04","slug":"mechanical","status":"publish","type":"avada_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/academics.dii.unipd.it\/phd\/avada_portfolio\/mechanical\/","title":{"rendered":"MECHANICAL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:34;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Overview<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span data-path-to-node=\"2,1\"><span class=\"citation-240\">The <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"2,1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"><span class=\"citation-240\">Mechanical Engineering<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-240\"> curriculum is a core pillar of the PhD Programme in Industrial Engineering (Cycle 42), specifically designed to address the evolving needs of the manufacturing and production sectors<\/span><\/span><span class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"2,3\">. <\/span><span class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"2,5\"><span class=\"citation-239\">The program aims to train high-level researchers capable of designing and optimizing complex mechanical systems and production processes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"2,7\">. <\/span><span class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"2,9\"><span class=\"citation-238\">Through a rigorous and multidisciplinary approach, candidates will acquire the skills necessary to drive the industrial transition, developing advanced solutions that combine theoretical knowledge with practical application<\/span><\/span><span class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"2,11\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"2,13\"><span class=\"citation-237\">This path prepares professionals for leadership roles in R&amp;D departments of high-tech industries (robotics, automation, automotive), as well as in academia and research institutions<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"2,15\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:34;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Subjects Covered<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p data-path-to-node=\"7\">The curriculum focuses on the study, design, and management of mechanical systems. Key research areas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-231\">Core Topics:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-231\"> Applied mechanics, robotics, industrial automation, advanced manufacturing, and computer-aided design (CAD)<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1,2\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-230\">Advanced Simulation:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-230\"> Usage of industry-standard software for mechanical design, process simulation, and component behavior analysis.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-229\">Experimental Research:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-229\"> Access to specialized equipment for mechanical testing, metrology, rapid prototyping, process simulation.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" 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class=\"fusion-big-triangle-candy\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" fill=\"rgba(247,245,244,1)\"><path d=\"M-1 -1 L50 99 L101 -1 Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"fusion-section-separator-spacer\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator-spacer-height\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:34;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Courses<\/h2><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:23.8px;--awb-icon-width:23.8px;--awb-icon-height:23.8px;--awb-icon-margin:9.8px;--awb-content-margin:33.6px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Advanced methods for fatigue design<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Coupled electrical-thermal-structural Finite Element Analyses<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Geometric Modeling of Anatomical Parts and Medical Devices<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Yield criteria for polymer materials<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Introduction to Design for Reliability (DfR)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:30px;\"><p>To explore the <b>complete list of courses <\/b>offered by the Curriculum please consult the dedicated page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" 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