MRes SMMS: Science of Material and Structural Mechanics at INSA Toulouse

SMMS is a research-oriented second-year master pathway in the Génie mécanique mention, co-accredited by Université Toulouse III, INSA, IMT Albi-Carmaux, INP-ENI Tarbes and ISAE-SUPAERO. It builds on the Institut Clément Ader and partner laboratories to give students the knowledge for high-level research in mechanics and materials. It is taught in French and offered only at M2 level.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering, Université Toulouse III Paul Sabatier (co-accredited with INSA, IMT Albi-Carmaux, INP-ENI Tarbes, ISAE-SUPAERO)  |  Department: Mechanical Engineering master  |  Duration: 1 year (M2 only)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toulouse, Occitanie, France

What you will study

Composite structures (rheological behaviour, damage of laminated composites, machining and processes), fracture mechanics, plasticity and advanced computation methods, structural dynamics (nonlinear vibrations, aeroelasticity, rapid dynamics), and measurement in mechanics (photomechanics, thermography). Optional modules include optimal design of mechanical systems, machining dynamics, process optimisation and thermomechanics. Industrial projects, a bibliographic research project and a compulsory 4-6 month internship starting in early February complete the year.

Career pathways

R&D, research, development and modelling engineer, or research-teacher after doctorate, mainly in aerospace, materials and metallurgy/mechanics; most continue to a doctorate at the Institut Clément Ader or other laboratories.

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