Research projects
Our research projects at the Chair of CAM focus on the mechanical characterization and modeling of various materials. Discover our current work on
- paper
- thermoplastics
- metals
- asphalt
and the further development of teaching in fundamental mechanics.
Paper
How temperature and humidity influence the behavior of paper
Development of a suitable material model for the complex thermo-hygro-mechanical behavior of paper and paperboard
Increasing the lightweight potential of wood fiber-based materials
Improving the utilization of the lightweight potential of paper and paperboard, taking into account the influence of the statistical fluctuations in the fiber network structure
Realistically modeling the microstructure of paper
The mechanical behavior of the paper fibers and the contacts between the fibers are mapped using experimental data. In this way, a fiber network model that depicts the microstructure of paper can be set up realistically and in detail.
Modeling the anisotropic damage behavior of paper
The goal is to better understand and accurately predict the complex mechanical behavior of paper under loading conditions. Using innovative material models and experimental data, tools are being developed to realistically simulate fracture and damage processes.
Limit State Analysis of Paper and Paperboard (LiSA:Paper)
We investigate the shakedown phenomena in paper and paperboard structures in this research project. A suitable computational framework for limit state analysis is being developed, including the implementation of comprehensive material models and mathematical optimization methods.
Thermoplastics
Understanding and improving thermoplastics during overmolding
By focusing on the overmolding of thermoplastic fiber-reinforced laminates with short fiber-reinforced polymers, we aim to tackle the intricate multiphysics challenges of interfacial bonding, including semicrystallization, interdiffusion, and thermal effects under different loading conditions.
Multi-scale modeling of the nonlinear damage behavior of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics
In cooperation with the NASA Glenn Research Center, this research project is based on an experimental database and an innovative multi-scale approach to develop a simulation tool that can accurately predict the non-linear damage behavior of TPFRP.
Metals
Predicting the failure of particle-reinforced metal matrix composites
We focus on the failure mechanisms of particle-reinforced metal matrix composites, which mainly depend on particle size, volume ratio and particle distribution.
Asphalt
Modeling and simulation in road construction
The current standard methods for designing roads are already several decades old and their scope of modeling is limited. We develop numerical simulation models that can improve the design of new roads and the further development of existing ones.
Teaching
Mechanics rethought
Discover mechanics not as dry theory, but as an exciting tool for tomorrow's engineers!