prof. Ing. Miloslav Okrouhlík, CSc.

Born 7. 5. 1941, Prague

Education, titles
1963 Faculty od Mechanical Engineering of the Technical University
in Prague, the first degree (Ing. - i.e. mechanical engineer), 1969 M.Sc.A (Ecole Polytechnique, Montreal, Canada),
1974 CSc (a PhD equivalent in the Czech Republic).
1994 docent (associate professor) at the Faculty of Nuclear Engineering of the Czech Technical University at Prague
2007 professor at the Faculty of Nuclear Engineering of the Czech Technical University at Prague

Employments
1963 - 1968 an assistant at the Department of Technical Mechanics.
1968 - 1969 a scholarship at the Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal, Canada, M.Sc.A. degree.
1970 until now the Institute of Thermomechanics of the Academy of Sciences of the
Czech Republic.

Selected publications

Invited lecture: The Quest for Truth, The third international conference on validation of computational mechanics models, Muenchen, June 16, 2014.
http://www.engineeringvalidation.org/?Knowledge_Exchange:2nd_KE_Workshop
http://www.nafems.org/events/other/vanessa3/

Kolman R., Plešek J., Okrouhlík M. Complex wavenumber Fourier analysis of the B-spline based finite element method. Wave Motion 51(2), 348–359, 2014.

Okrouhlík, M.: Babička, integrální počet a smysl života. Poznámky k inženýrské výuce, (Robin Hood, integral calculus and meaning of life) Aula, Vol. 21/2013, No. 2. pp. 139 – 148. Vydává Centrum pro studium vysokého školství, ISSN 1210-6658.

Okrouhlík, M.: Matlab – numerické metody v inženýrství, II. (Matlab – numerical methods in engineering, II) Lecturing text, University of J.E. Purkyně in Ústí nad Labem, To be published in 2014.

Okrouhlík, M.: Dispersion and time integration schemes in finite-element analysis – a practical pictorial manual. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, Volume 41, Number 1 (January 2013), © Manchester University Press.

Okrouhlík, M.: The Quest for Truth, particularly in Mechanics. Estonian Journal of Engineering, 2013, Vol. 19, Issue 4, pp. 253–272.

Okrouhlík, M.: Matlab – numerické metody v inženýrství, I. (Matlab – numerical methods in engineering, I) , University of J.E. Purkyně in Ústí nad Labem, ISBN 978-80-7414-524-7, 2012.

Okrouhlík, M.: Inženýrské výpočty v Matlabu. (Engineerinig computations in Matlab) Lecturing text, University of J.E. Purkyně in Ústí nad Labem, ISBN 978-80-7414-518-6, 2012.

Okrouhlík, M.: Why is the stress tensor symmetric? International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, Volume 40, Number 4 (October 2012), © Manchester University Press.

OKROUHLÍK, M.: Impact induced stress wave energy flux. Validation of numerical and experimental approaches. International Conference on Vibration Problems 2011. September 5-8, 2011, Prague. Published in Springer Proceedings in Physics 139. Springer New York, 2011, ISBN 978-94-007-2068-8.

NÁPRSTEK, J., HORÁČEK, J., OKROUHLÍK, M., VERHULST, F. (editors): Vibration Problems ICOPV 2011. The 10th International Conference on Vibration Problems. Springer, New York, 2011. ISBN 978-94-007-2068-8.

OKROUHLÍK, M.: Jak je to s napětím? (What is stress?) Bulletin of Czech Society for Mechanics. Vol. 2/2011, s. 7 – 16.

OKROUHLIK, M., PTAK, S., VALDEK,U.: Self-assessment of Finite Element Solutions Applied to Transient Phenomena in Solid Continuum Mechanics, Engineering Mechanics, Vol. 16, 2009, No. 2, pp. 103-121.

OKROUHLIK, M.: Limits of computability within the scope of computational mechanics. Vydavatelství CVUT, ISBN 978-80-01-03898-7, 2007.

LUNDBERG, B. – OKROUHLÍK, M.: Efficiency of percussive rock drilling with consideration of wave energy radiation into the rock. Int. Journal of |Impact Engineering. 32 (2006) 1573 - 1583.

OKROUHLÍK, M., PTÁK, S., LUNDBERG, B.: Wave Energy Transfer in Percussive Rock Drilling. 6th European Solid Mechanics Conference, Budapest, 28 August – 1 September 2006.

OKROUHLÍK, M.: Computational limits of FE transient analysis, The Seventh International Conference on Vibration Problems ICOVP 2005, Springer Proceedings in Physics, Turkey, Istanbul, 05 -09 September 2005, pp. 357 – 369.

OKROUHLÍK, M.: High Performance computing (In Czech), Engineering Mechanics., Vol. 10, No. 5, pp. 1 – 9, 2003.

HÖSCHL, C. – OKROUHLÍK, M.: Solution of Systems of Nonlinear Equations, Strojnícky časopis, Vol. 54, No. 4, pp. 197 – 227, 2003.

OKROUHLÍK, M. – PTÁK, S.: Numerical Modelling of Axially Impacted Rod with a Spiral Groove, Engineering Mechanics, Vol. 10, No. 5, pp. 359 – 374, 2003.

OKROUHLÍK, M. – PTÁK, S.: Pollution-Free Energy Production by a Proper Misuse of Finite Element Analysis, Engineering Computations, Vol. 20, No. 5/6, pp.601 – 610, 2003.

LUNDBERG, B. – OKROUHLÍK, M.: Approximate Transmission Equivalence of Elastic Bar Transitions Under 3-D Conditions, Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 256, No. 5, pp. 941 – 954, 2002.

OKROUHLÍK, M. – LUNDGERG, B.: Assessment of Rock Drilling Efficiency Based on Theoretical and Numerical Stress Wave Considerations, Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Advances in Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Session W4A, p. 34, ISBN 89-89693-05-5 93530, Busan, Korea, August 21 – 23, 2002.

STEJSKAL, V. – OKROUHLÍK M.: Vibration with Matlab (in Czech), ISBN 80-01-02435-0, Vydavatelství ČVUT, 376 p., Praha 2002.

Stejskal, V., Dehobreux, P., Eiber, A., Okrouhlík, M., Gupta, R.: Mechanics with Matlab, Electronic textbook, http://www.geniemeca.fpms.ac.be/mechmatHTML, 2001, ISBN 2-9600226-2-9, University of Mons, Belgium, 456 p., 2002.

OKROUHLÍK M.: Computational Aspects of Stress Waves Problems in Solids – The 2nd European Conference on Computational Mechanics, Abstracts Vol. 1, pp. 1 – 30, ISBN 83-85688-68-4, Fundacja Zdrovia publicznego Vesalius, Cracow, Poland 2001.

LUNDBERG, B. – OKROUHLÍK, M.: Influence of 3D Effects on the Efficiency of Percussive Rock Drilling. International Journal of Impact Eng. Vol. 25, pp.345 – 360, 2001.

OKROUHLÍK, M.: A Book Review of Impact Mechanics by W.J. Stronge. Applied Mechanics Reviews, Vol. 54, No. 1, pp. B3 – B4, ISSN: 0003-6900, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, USA, 2001.

OKROUHLÍK, M.: Elastic Stress Waves in Solids, Limits of Analytical and Finite Element Approaches. International Conference Engineering Mechanics 2000, pp. I-15/26, Svratka, Czech Republic, May 15 – 18, 2000.

OKROUHLÍK, M. - LUNDBERG, B.: Theoretical and Numerical Assessment of Percussive Rock Drilling Efficiency. ECCM ´99, European Conference on Computational Mechanics, München, Germany, pp. 1 – 18, August 31 – September 3, 1999.

OKROUHLÍK, M.: Delicate Interplay of Space and Time Discretization Effects on Finite Element Solutions of Stress Wave Propagation Problems. The IV World Congress on Computational Mechanics, Buenos Aires, Argentina, June 29 – July 2, 1998, pp. 1 – 34.

OKROUHLÍK, M. (editor): Mechanics of solids, numerical mathematics and supercomputers, (in Czech), Educational texts of Institute of Thermomechanics, Prague, 1997, 300 p.

OKROUHLÍK, M., HOSCHL, C.: Numerical Methods in Mechanics of Solids, Part II. Tasks, Procedures and Templates, Strojnícky casopis, Vol. 48, No. 4, 1997, pp. 217 – 247.

HOSCHL, C., OKROUHLÍK, M.: Numerical Methods in Mechanics of Solids. Part I. Main Ideas and Mathematical Models, Strojnícky casopis, Vol. 48, No. 3, 1997, pp. 145 –161.

OKROUHLÍK, M., PTAK, S.: Non-classical Variational Principles of Continuum in Finite Element Technology, The 19th International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Kyoto, Japan, August 25 – 31, 1996.

OKROUHLÍK, M.: Fundamentals of Continuum Mechanics. In: Publications of the Institute of Thermomechanics, Educational Series. ISBN 80-85918-06-4, pp. 13 –127, Prague, 1995.

OKROUHLÍK, M. (editor): Implementation of Nonlinear Continuum Mechanics in Finite Element Codes. Publications of the Institute of Thermomechanics, Educational Series. ISBN 80-85918-06-4, 256p. Prague 1995.

OKROUHLÍK, M.: Finite Element Homework and Programming Applications, Proceedings of the Ninth World Congress of the Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, pp. 3161 – 3165, Edizioni Unicopli, Milano, Italy, August 29 – September 2, 1995.

DOBIAS, J., OKROUHLÍK, M., BENES, J.: Stress Analysis of Rotary Hammer Crusher. Proceedings of the Ninth World Congress on the Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, pp. 2736 – 2742, Edizioni Unicopli, Milano, Italy, August 29 – September 2, 1995.

OKROUHLÍK, M.: Stress Wave Propagation and Impact Modeling. Impact, Waves and Fracture, pp. 249-273, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, AMD-Vol. 205, Proceedings of the Joint ASME Applied Mechanics and Materials Summer Conference, June 28 – 30, 1995, University of California, Los Angeles.

OKROUHLÍK, M.: Book Reviews – Finite Element Procedures for Contact-Impact Problems by Zhi-Hua Zhong - Oxford UP, New York, 1993 Applied Mechanics Reviews Vol. 48, No. 5, pp. B52 – B53, May 1995.

OKROUHLÍK, M.: Book Reviews - An Introduction to Ultrasonic Motors by T. Sashida (Shinsei Inst. Tokyo, Japan) and T. Kenjo, Oxford UP, New York, 1993. Applied Mechanics Reviews Vol. 48, No. 2, pp. B15 – B16, February 1995.

OKROUHLÍK, M.: Extended Finite Element Homework, Computer Assisted Mechanics and Engineering Sciences, No 2, pp. 51 – 71, 1995, Polska Akademia Nauk.

OKROUHLÍK, M.: Paul M. Naghdi, 1924-1994, Engineering Mechanics, Vol. 2, 1995, No. 6, pp. 413 – 415.

OKROUHLÍK, M., PTAK, S.: The properties of Underintegrated Elements in Nonstationary Problems. (in Czech), Proceeding of Kolokvium Dynamika stroju 94, pp. 63 – 64, Institute of Thermomechanics, Prague, 11. – 13. April 1994.

OKROUHLÍK, M.: Solution of Impact Problems in Solid Mechanics, (In Czech), Engineering Mechanics, Vol.1, No. 3, s. 143 –154, 1994.

HOSCHL, C. - OKROUHLÍK, M. - CERV, J - BENES, J.: Analytical, computational and experimental investigation ... a part of Mechanics of contact impact edited by M. OKROUHLÍK, Applied Mechanics Reviews Vol. 47, No. 2, pp. 77 – 99, February 1994, ASME Book No AMR 140, American Society of Mechanical Engineers 1994.

OKROUHLÍK, M.: (editor) Mechanics of contact impact. Applied Mechanics Reviews Vol. 47, No. 2, February 1994.

OKROUHLÍK, M. (editor): Implementation of Nonlinear Continuum Mechanics in Finite Element Codes, Notes to lectures of the Summer School organized by Institute of Thermomechanics, September, 1994.

OKROUHLÍK, M.: Dispersive properties of Lagrangian and Hermitian elements. Proceedings of the IUTAM Symposium on Impact Dynamics, (October 11 – 15, 1993, Beijing), Peking University Press, pp. 446 – 455, 1994.

HOSCHL, C. - OKROUHLÍK, M. - CERV, J. - BENES, J.: Analytical, computational and experimental investigation on stress wave propagation. Applied Mechanics Reviews, Vol. 47, No. 2, pp. 77 – 99, 1994.

OKROUHLÍK, M. (editor): Mechanics of Contact Impact. Applied Mechanics Reviews, Vol. 47, No. 2, February 1994.

PLESEK, J., OKROUHLÍK, M.: Perfectly plastic behaviour in dynamics. In: Abstracts of Presented Papers, Euromech 306 Colloquium, Contact Impact, Institute of Thermomechanics, Prague, September 7 – 9, 1993.

OKROUHLÍK, M. - HOSCHL, C.: A contribution to the study of dispersive properties of one-dimensional Lagrangian and Hermitian elements. Computers and Structures, Vol. 49, No. 5, pp. 779 – 795, 1993.

OKROUHLÍK, M.: Dispersive properties of finite elements. In: Euromech 295, Wave Processes in Machinery, Niznyj Novgorod, 17. – 21. 9. 1992.

OKROUHLÍK, M. - HOSCHL, C.: A rigid link mechanism used for the solution of nonlinear behaviour of a beam subjected to impact loading. Proceedings of the Eighth World Congress on TMM, Prague 1991.

OKROUHLÍK, M. - HOSCHL, C.: Elastica revisited. Acta technica, Vol. 35, No. 1, 1990.

Teaching

Reading lectures devoted to Finite element method and Computational Mechanics at at the Faculty of Nuclear Engineering in Prague and in the University of Uppsala.

Grants