Reducing weight is a classical challenge in aerospace engineering. The Structures track addresses modelling, analysis and design in relation to minimum weight under mechanical design criteria on stiffness, strength and fatigue life in aerospace applications. You will learn to formulate and solve mathematical models in applied mechanics to analyse aircraft in flight, deformation and stresses in components, structural vibrations, or to perform optimal design for minimum weight.
Advanced Modelling and Simulation Tools
Modern product development relies heavily on computer-based tools for design, simulation, and optimization. With a sound understanding of the underlying physics and the capabilities and limitations of the software tools, the need for physical testing can be minimized, and superior end-results can be achieved in significantly shorter time.Within the Structures specialisation, you deepen your knowledge of modelling and simulation of mechanical processes and products.
Numerical Methods and Engineering Software
In addition to advanced courses in mechanical modelling, you also take courses on the numerical tools used to solve these models. Numerical methods such as the Finite Element Method (FEM) are central to the specialisation, and you will become familiar with engineering simulation software, such as Ansys, Abaqus, and LS-Dyna, with widespread industrial use. In other courses you learn how to combine simulation with mathematical optimization for automatic design of structures.
Learning Through International Collaboration
Throughout the specialisation you will meet students from other master's programmes as well as exchange students. This creates a natural environment to develop intercultural skills, make international contacts, and practice professional English.
Master’s Thesis in an Industrial Environment
The specialisation finishes with a master’s thesis, usually carried out in an aerospace company either in Sweden – e.g. at Saab – or abroad
