The research area of lightweight design and simulation deals with a wide range of issues relating to the digital development of lightweight structures. With the help of numerical simulations, similarity mechanics and machine learning (ML), precise and application-oriented approaches to material modelling, structural simulation and process simulation are developed. In addition to individual modelling approaches, the focus is on connecting the sub-areas. Thus, the development process can be holistically captured and optimised through multi-scale and multi-model simulation approaches. Furthermore, the sensor-based linking of the digital twin with the real product offers the possibility of data-based and automated further development of lightweight structures.
Design of lightweight structures from the material to the optimised component
Development of predictive process simulations for the prediction of manufacturing parameters and process boundary conditions
Development of methods for efficient material characterisation by linking simulation and testing
Development of linked design methods by coupling analysis and simulation models with real processes and structures
Topics
- Structual simulation
Design of lightweight structures from material to the optimized component - Process simulation
Development of process simulations to predict manufacturing parameters and process boundary conditions - Virtual material characterization
Development of methods for efficient material characterization by linking simulation and experimentation - Interconnected design methods
Development of interconnected design methods by coupling analysis and simulation models with real processes and structures
Code / Programme
On the Code / Programs page you can find various scripts and programs for microscopic and mesoscopic model generation, execution and evaluation of simulations, structural evaluation and tools for manufacturing optimisation, which are developed as part of active research projects and are continuously modified and improved.
Theses
Currently advertised theses of the research group can be found in the ILIAS-Gruppe "Studentische Abschlussarbeiten". The listing can only be viewed by students of the University of Stuttgart, therefore please join the ILIAS group. There is no guarantee that the list is complete. If the topic of your choice is not available, you can also send a speculative application for a thesis to the respective staff member.
Publications
Head of Department
Peter Middendorf
Prof. Dr.-Ing.Head of the departments Lightweight Design and Simulation and Manufacturing Technologies
Michael May
Dr.Deputy Head of Department Lightweight Design and Simulation