| title: | Nonlinear dynamics and stress analysis |
|---|---|
| reg no: | SF0322521s03 |
| project type: | targeted financing |
| subject: |
1.1-1.5. Exact Sciences 2. Engineering |
| status: | accepted |
| institution: | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University |
| head of project: | Jüri Engelbrecht |
| duration: | 01.01.2003 - 31.12.2007 |
| description: | Nonlinear dynamics, based on mechanics of solids and hydrodynamics, is an interdisciplinary field comprising the analysis of physical processes in much larger range. The spearheads of studies are: (i) influence of microstructure and prestress of solids on wave motion; (ii) macrodynamics of biological tissues (and processes) depending on cell energetics; (iii) soliton dynamics and interaction of surface waves; (iv) inverse problems of photoelasticity and tensor tomography. The absence of additivity due to nonlinear properties of physical fields pertmits to explain qualitative effects in physical phenomena and consequently, to prognose new applications. Within the framework of Estonian R&D strategy it is planned to participate in programmes of two key-areas (biomedicine, materials technology). Basic research within this topic gives rise to applications in material science (photoelasticity, nondestructive testing, impact dynamics), cardiology, and hydrodynamics. Intensive international co-operation from one side and graduate studies from the other side form the basis to consistency of studies. The topic is the essential part of research in the Centre for Nonlineare Studies (CENS) which unites all the research in this field in Estonia. In 2001, CENS has been evaluated as the potential centre of excellence in research. |
| project group | ||||
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| no | name | institution | position | |
| 1. | Hillar Aben | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | lab.juh. | |
| 2. | Leo Ainola | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | v.-teadur | |
| 3. | Johan Anton | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | teadur | |
| 4. | Arkadi Berezovski | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | v.-teadur | |
| 5. | Mihhail Berezovski | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | insener | |
| 6. | Andres Braunbrück | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | insener | |
| 7. | Jüri Engelbrecht | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | osak.juh. | |
| 8. | Andrei Errapart | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | insener | |
| 9. | Lauri Ilison | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | insener | |
| 10. | Olari Ilison | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | insener | |
| 11. | Jaan Kalda | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | v.-teadur | |
| 12. | Robert Kitt | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | insener | |
| 13. | Olav Kongas | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | v.-teadur | |
| 14. | Tatjana Kosmatšova | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | insener | |
| 15. | Mati Kutser | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | v.-teadur | |
| 16. | Maris Lemba | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | insener | |
| 17. | Pearu Peterson | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | v.-teadur | |
| 18. | Arvi Ravasoo | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | v.-teadur | |
| 19. | Ants Rumberg | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | el.-mont., lukksepp | |
| 20. | Andrus Salupere | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | v.-teadur | |
| 21. | Mervi Sepp | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | insener | |
| 22. | Anatoli Stulov | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | v.-teadur | |
| 23. | Maksim Säkki | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | insener | |
| 24. | Taavi Ugam | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | insener | |
| 25. | Pilvi Veeber | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | referent | |
| 26. | Marko Vendelin | Institute of Cybernetics at Tallinn Technical University | v.-teadur | |