At the Department of Structural Mechanics, we combine academic knowledge with engineering practice. We support industry, institutions, and medical centers in addressing complex technical and biomechanical challenges. We provide research, measurements, analyses, and expert assessments based on the latest technologies.
Our main areas of expertise
Numerical analyses
Advanced computations using the finite element method (FEM) in Abaqus and Marc:
- structural strength and stability,
- modeling of contact and joints (adhesive and mechanical),
- dynamic analyses (wind, seismic, traffic loads),
- fatigue studies and service life prediction,
- biomechanical modeling – analysis of loads in the musculoskeletal system, implants, and biomaterials.
Experimental studies (laboratory and in-situ)
Comprehensive testing of structures and materials using advanced equipment:
- load tests of elements and entire structures,
- measurements of displacements, forces, and strains,
- real-time structural monitoring and diagnostics,
- vibration testing and modal analysis,
- material testing (metals, concrete, polymers, adhesives, fabrics), including under extreme temperatures,
- identification of material parameters for numerical modeling,
- biomechanical experiments – measurements of loads, strains, and durability of biological and biomaterial components.
Our approach integrating numerical modeling, theoretical analysis, and experimental research provides reliable foundations for the design, safety assessment, and durability evaluation of diverse systems: from modern engineering and building structures, through heritage monuments, to biomechanical systems.