Class "Secret materials: Deductive welding. Forensic metallurgy" circle "Carousel of directions" of the Children's and Youth Scientific University

On October 4, the Law and Engineering and Physics Faculties held a class on Lawyer’s Day — “Exclusive Materials: Deductive Welding.” Forensic Metallurgy” — where engineering meets law.

Students became real jurors in a court hearing, where they examined the most high-profile man-made disasters of the century — through the prism of science, logic, and… metal.

Associate Professor of the Department of Integrated Welding Technologies and Structural Modeling Hanna Lapteva spoke about amazing innovative welding technologies that can save thousands of lives during earthquakes.

Together with Associate Professor of the Department of Machines and Foundry Technology Olga Sergienko, the students solved the mysteries of fatal plane crashes related to square windows and the mysterious “fatigue strength” metal.

Senior lecturer at the Department of Physical Materials Science Elizaveta Fasol revealed the shocking truth about the Titanic steel, which became a key factor in the most famous maritime tragedy!

Under the leadership of the charismatic “judge” – Associate Professor of the Department of Criminal, Civil and International Law Olga Shiyan – the jury found the real culprits of the disasters.

At the Polytechnic, even the most complex stories become inspiration for new discoveries!