1. Experimental methods: grid pattern method, visioplasticity method, Moire
method, photoplasticity, holography.
2. Flow stress of materials and process dynamics: stress-strain curves and
related mechanical properties and related phenomena; environment dynamics
and transport phenomena.
3. Numerical methods in forming: classical slab or equilibrium methods;
variation methods; upper bound method; slip-line method; system approach-
process modelling.
4. Finite element method: FEM applications on plastic strain problems;
geometrical behaviour of plastic strain. Sliding and rolling friction and
contact behaviours; FEM modelling and simulation; modelling of unstable
processes.
5. Bulk forming simulations: forging process design; modelling techniques;
acquisition of data; bar and tube drawing; forward and backward extrusion;
open and closed-die forging.
6. Sheet metal simulations: CAD/CAM applications in sheet forming; process
modelling; statistical analysis; bending of sheet metal and plate.
punching and shearing of sheet metal; deep drawing.
7. Verification methodology of numerical models: verification and comparison
testing; axisymmetric ring compression test; residual stress and
springback; research and comparison of material flow; research of
microstructure development.
method, photoplasticity, holography.
2. Flow stress of materials and process dynamics: stress-strain curves and
related mechanical properties and related phenomena; environment dynamics
and transport phenomena.
3. Numerical methods in forming: classical slab or equilibrium methods;
variation methods; upper bound method; slip-line method; system approach-
process modelling.
4. Finite element method: FEM applications on plastic strain problems;
geometrical behaviour of plastic strain. Sliding and rolling friction and
contact behaviours; FEM modelling and simulation; modelling of unstable
processes.
5. Bulk forming simulations: forging process design; modelling techniques;
acquisition of data; bar and tube drawing; forward and backward extrusion;
open and closed-die forging.
6. Sheet metal simulations: CAD/CAM applications in sheet forming; process
modelling; statistical analysis; bending of sheet metal and plate.
punching and shearing of sheet metal; deep drawing.
7. Verification methodology of numerical models: verification and comparison
testing; axisymmetric ring compression test; residual stress and
springback; research and comparison of material flow; research of
microstructure development.