Specialization: Applied Mechanics
- Programme: Mechanical Engineering
This specialization links fundamental elements from the field of mechanics, such as:
- statics
- the mechanics of materials
- dynamics
- fluid mechanics
with their industrial applications. Examples of industrial applications include for example:
- fracture, fatigue and damage mechanics,
- materials technology, and
- transportation systems for oil and gas in petroleum technology.
- Biomechanics, while a bit different from these other applications, applies many of the elements of mechanics to medical technology.
While this specialization’s focus is primarily on theoretical and numerical methods, it does include empirical testing in the laboratory as well as operational experiments, and provides candidates with a good technological understanding on top of a broad and general foundation. The common denominator in this specialization is industrial or applied mechanics, including both structural and flow-related problem areas. The goal is to educate efficient and resourceful candidates that are well suited for the technological and societal challenges of both today and tomorrow.
Why choose Industrial Mechanics
"Industrial Mechanics offers courses with timeless knowledge that you may only have the opportunity to learn while you are here at NTNU. These core subjects, to a great degree, provide students a return on investment equal to the time they put into the program, and leave you with a certainty about the fact that you have acquired something lasting after having taken these courses. Most large companies demand students with good expertise in mechanics and fluid engineering. The interaction with the faculty is good. The in-class teamwork is good. These things are crucial for learning. "- Aksel M. Schjerpen, former student.
Central subjects are:
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This specialization belongs to three departments: Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Department of Structural Engineering and Department of Engineering Design and Materials.
