Materials are often used to control noise and vibrations. Even if we can now access their (micro)structures using a number of tools, their characterisation and modelling remain complex, with many scientific questions still unanswered. Furthermore, the materials most commonly used are mineral wool or synthetic polymers, often of petrochemical origin and/or derived from non-renewable resources. Faced with the challenges of sustainable development, proposing new materials from renewable resources with low environmental impact is becoming essential, but it also brings new challenges. This summer school will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of these often multidisciplinary issues.

They will be able to perfect their knowledge of homogeneous and heterogeneous models, by tackling concepts such as metamaterials and biobased materials. The first three days of the programme will cover topics ranging from numerical modelling to experimental characterisation (from ultrasound to X-rays), for both homogeneous and heterogeneous materials. Practical work will be organised to measure characteristic parameters and explore reference and cutting-edge techniques.

Registrations will open in February.