Material stress analysts plan and use software to perform structural analyses including static, stability and fatigue analyses on a variety of machines. They develop analysis of primary and secondary structures. They prepare technical reports to document their analysis results, participate in design reviews and recommend process improvements. They also assist in the development of structural test plans.
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Innovative materials with unique or enhanced properties relative to conventional materials. Advanced materials are developed using specialised processing and synthesis technologies that provide a distinctive advantage in physical or functional performance.
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
The characteristics, use and operations of various software products such as computer programmes and application software.
Discipline that applies principles of physics, engineering and materials science to design, analyse, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems.
The subfield in physical science that is interdisciplinary between physics, chemistry, materials science, computational science, and engineering. It studies the motion of solid materials and their deformation under action of forces such as external load.
The process of developing a mathematical representation of any three-dimensional surface of an object via specialised software. The product is called a 3D model. It can be displayed as a two-dimensional image through a process called 3D rendering or used in a computer simulation of physical phenomena. The model can also be physically created using 3D printing devices.
The software to perform computer-aided engineering (CAE) analysis tasks such as Finite Element Analysis and Computional Fluid Dynamics.
A programme run on a computer that represents dynamic responses of a system to explore a mathematical model behaviour, using a model of a real system, composed of mathematical equations.
The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.
The behaviour of solid objects when subjected to stresses and strains, and the methods to calculate these stresses and strains.
The study of existing materials and substances properties to produce new materials or enhance several existing properties such as chemical or physical ones. It involves knowledge on the structure, on the performance of diverse materials and on the transferability of the new or improved materials to different industries.
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
The methods, procedures and techniques pertaining to the operation of multimedia systems, usually a combination of software and hardware, presenting various types of media such as video and audio.
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
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Analyse the ability of products to endure stress imposed by temperature, loads, motion, vibration and other factors, by using mathematical formulas and computer simulations.
Create a mathematical or three-dimensional computer graphic model of the product by using a CAE system or a calculator.
Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.
Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.
Prepare and distribute documentation to ensure all people involved in the production receive relevant and up-to-date information.
Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.
Recommend product modifications, new features or accessories to keep customers interested.
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptional or unusual input.
Use computer-aided engineering software to conduct stress analyses on engineering designs.
Write down a report with all your findings encountered during the stress analysis. Write down performances, failures and other conclusions.
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The use of modelling and simulation to predict complex physical behaviours in science and engineering. It interacts with other areas in mechanics including solid mechanics and fluid mechanics, but also material science, mathematics and numerical methods.
The study of the behaviour of materials disregarding their specific nature. It aims to create mathematical models to predict this behaviour particularly in relation to material deformation and motion.
The mechanical aspects and principles of vessels operations, and the technicalities and mechanical composition of boats and ships.
Rubber characteristics and compounding methodology that allow elaboration on different rubber types and micro/macro properties of rubber compounds.
Technicalities over mechanics in aircrafts and related topics in order to perform a wide range of repais in aircrafts.
Technicalities over mechanics in bicycles and related topics in order to perform a wide range of repais in bicycles.
The field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
The way energy forces interact and affect components in motor vehicles such as cars, buses, invalid carriages and other motorised vehicles.
The mechanical aspects and principles of the mechanics involved in trains.
The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.
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Assist engineers or scientists with conducting experiments, performing analysis, developing new products or processes, constructing theory, and quality control.
Build a model of the product out of wood, clay or other materials by using hand or electrical tools.
Develop testing protocols in collaboration with engineers and scientists to enable a variety of analyses such as environmental, chemical, physical, thermal, structural, resistance or surface analyses on a wide range of materials such as metals, ceramics or plastics.
Perform tests on products' models to analyse the ability of products to endure temperature, loads, motion, vibration and other factors.
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
Use specialised tools to convert 3D wire frame models into 2D images with 3D photorealistic effects or non-photorealistic rendering on a computer.
Produce research documents or give presentations to report the results of a conducted research and analysis project, indicating the analysis procedures and methods which led to the results, as well as potential interpretations of the results.