Research Associate
Phone:
+49 711 685 60796
Structural simulation aims to comprehensively capture the design of lightweight structures from the material to the finished component. The main areas of research are divided into the following fields: damage tolerance analysis of lightweight structures (crash, impact, fatigue), joining technology, load path-oriented design and optimisation, and similarity mechanics. The methods developed are intended to reduce extensive and cost-intensive component testing through ‘virtual testing’ and ensure efficient use of materials. The practical relevance of the research results is ensured by the close link between testing and simulation.
Development of a simulation methodology for analysing impact damage and evaluating the residual structural strength of fibre composite structures
Development of a method for optimising tailored fibre placement structures in terms of mass and stiffness
Fast, automated analysis and evaluation of stresses in large assemblies
Development of a crack-stopper concept for the damage-tolerant design of adhesive bonds in aerospace structures
Hydrogen pressure tank under impact load and residual burst pressure calculation
Research topics
- Stress-based potential assessment for fibre composite construction methods
Fast, automated analysis and evaluation of stresses in large assemblies - Impact simulation of fibre composite structures
Development of a simulation methodology for analysing impact damage and evaluating the residual structural strength of fibre composite structures - Load path-oriented structural optimisation for fibre deposition technologies
Development of an algorithm for anisotropic topology optimisation for the manufacture of structures using tailored fibre placement - Simulation of fatigue crack growth of delamination and adhesive joints
Development of a crack-stopper concept for the damage-tolerant design of adhesive bonds in aerospace structures. - Numerical determination of braid characteristics
Numerical determination of the mechanical behaviour of braided fibre composite structures
Team
Research Associate
Phone:
+49 711 685 60532
Research Associate
Phone:
+49 711 685 61997
Research Associate
Phone:
+49 711 685 61998
Research Associate
Phone:
+49 711 685 60527
Research Associate
Phone:
+49 711 685 62770
Gruppenleiter
Michael May
Dr.Deputy Head of Department Lightweight Design & Simulation