The principle of virtual work: a powerful tool for mathematical invention (part 1)

On May 15, 2024 from 11:00 to 13:00 at the Melis Hall (S1b) of the Santa Chiara Complex will be held the lecture The principle of virtual work: a powerful tool for mathematical invention (part 1) by Francesco dell’Isola (University of LAquila).

Abstract:
The principle of virtual work provides the necessary framework for development of theories that can lead to novel metamaterials, as it was the unifying principle which allowed the French-Italian School, headed by D’Alembert, Lagrange and Gabrio Piola, to found modern continuum mechanics. Based upon this framework we have conceived a metamaterial synthesis schema that exploits micro-macro identification traceable to the early days of the formulation of continuum theories for deformable solids.

Short bio
Francesco dell’Isola is a Full Professor of Strength of materials at the DICEAA Department of the University of L’Aquila. He is director of the International Research Center for Mathematics & Mechanics of Complex Systems (M&MoCS), of which he was one of the founders.

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