Research projects
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
Realistic numerical modeling of the paper microstructure
The aim is to efficiently describe the material behavior at the structural level and simultaneously take into account microstructural effects of the network level
Damage mechanisms of paper on the macroscale
Modeling of the macroscopic damage behaviour of paper under consideration of large deformations and anisotropic, elasto-plastic material behavior
Optimizing packaging through numerical modeling
In cooperation with SIG, a leading global manufacturer of beverage and food packaging, we want to use our mechanical modeling approaches to support efficient and resource-saving production
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.
Shakedown analysis of particle reinforced metal matrix composites
In this work, we focus on failure mechanisms of particle reinforced metal matrix composites (PRMMC), which mostly depend on the particle size, volume ratio, and particle distribution.
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.
