Imperial College London

ProfessorSilvestrePinho

Faculty of EngineeringDepartment of Aeronautics

Professor in the Mechanics of Composites
 
 
 
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Contact

 

+44 (0)20 7594 5076silvestre.pinho Website

 
 
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Location

 

314City and Guilds BuildingSouth Kensington Campus

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Summary

 

Structures 2 - AERO50008

Aims

This module builds on Mechanics and Structures 1, and provides a basis for Structures 3. It introduces matrix methods in overall structural analysis (stiffness and flexibility methods), structural dynamics (equations of motion for multi degree-of-freedom problems using force equilibrium, Hamilton’s principle and Lagrange’s equation; free vibrations; periodic and transient loads; modal analysis; damping; continuum) and buckling (stability analysis; buckling of struts; critical buckling load; failure envelopes).

Role

Lecturer

Emerging Technology for Green Aviation - MSc AERO70031

Aims

The aim is to introduce the key technological advances, and the corresponding underlying principles, for a greener aviation. This includes the potential advantages of alternative configurations, flow control and drag-reduction using both active and passive systems, load alleviation systems and structural weight-reduction strategies and aircraft end of life and recycling. The module will consist of timetabled lectures and tutorials, delivered by academics with the relevant research expertise. 

Role

Lecturer