Introduction

The Departament of Strength of Materials and Structural Engineering (RMEE) was founded in1988 in the Structural Analysis and Continuum Mechanics knowledge areas.

At present, the department is formed by 68 professors, 16 of them are full professors, and they are all organised in the different departments. They teach in 8 different official UPC degrees and develop an important research and R+D activity through the research groups. The department also has eight people that provide administrative and technical support.

Is our challenge to answer the new necessities of the industrial and business sectors that need to update their technological and economical aspects in constant change. To achieve this purpose, we have a close collaboration in the development of specific research projects that give social sustainable solutions and growth, thus offering a personalized service to the companies.

Quality and excellence are always present in the services provided by the Department which contributes to the social commitment of the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya.