Research
The Computational Mechanics Group is currently working on three main areas of research:
Structural dynamics.
Topics:
- Dynamics of bridges and of railway infrastructure. Software: CALDINTAV
- Impact and explosions
- Large strain plasticity
Contact: J.M. Goicolea Ruigomez
Other researchers: K. Nguyen, F. Gabaldón, J.C. García Orden
Development of numerical models.
Topics:
Contact: J.C. Garcia Orden
Other researchers: J.M. Goicolea, F. Gabaldón, J.J. Arribas, S. Blanco
Continuum biomechanics.
Topics:
- Soft tissue and cardiovascular biomechanics
- Bone tissue biomechanics
Contact: J.M. Goicolea
Other researchers: S. Blanco, F. Gabaldón, K. Nguyen
Additionally, the following projects are active:
- CALDINTAV (free software with GPL license)