Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Imagine, design, carry out and operate solutions (machines, equipment, processes, systems and units) to provide a solution to a complex problem by integrating needs, constraints, context and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• Implement a chosen solution in the form of a drawing, a schema, a diagram or a plan that complies with standards, a model, a prototype, software and/or digital model
• Evaluate the approach and results for their adaptation or optimisation of the proposed solution.
• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out mechanical engineering missions, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques specific to mechanical engineering.
• Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Argue to and persuade clients, colleagues, teachers and boards, both orally and in writing.
• Use and produce scientific and technical documents (reports, plans, specifications, etc.) adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
• Analyse their personal functioning and adapt their professional attitudes.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Mastering the basics of numerical manufacturing processes modelling in order to be able to understand and improve existing models, to develop new models and to discuss with experts in the field.
The course aims also at arousing taste for research in manufacturing processes modelling.
Understand the importance of manufacturing in the industrial world and the role of the Engineer in the climate and environmental transitions of the field.
Raising awareness of the climate and environmental issues facing by the industry, and how the field, driven and fuelled by research, is making its climate and environmental transitions.
Highlighting the impact and responsibility of the engineer and the choices he makes on the life cycle of a component, the consumption of resources and energy, and how to optimise these aspects.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Use of finite elements models for manufacturing processes simulation: non-linear finite element, material constitutive models for manufacturing processes modeling, damage modeling.
Application to various manufacturing techniques: forming at the solid state, machining by removal of chips.
Software (all-purpose and specialized) used in modeling of manufacturing processes.
Other numerical methods to model machining processes and applications: discretization methods with mesh (ALE, CEL), meshless methods, use of mechanistic approach and macroscopic simulation.
Responsibilities of the engineer, environmental issues.
Course given in English.

The course is closely linked to the state of the art to which the Machine Design and Production Engineering Lab contributes with its research in the field.

Prior Experience

Not applicable