Main research topics
Development of load-adapted lightweight structures
materials - components - systems
Constructional lightweight structures engineering, ultra-lightweight structures and adaptive ligthweight design:
- material characterisation
- structural computation
- dimensioning concepts
- space frame structures
- finite element analysis
- fracture and damage analysis
- prototype development, manufacturing and testing
- adaptive lightweight structures
- tribological systems
- forming, cutting and joining techniques
- component testing and monitoring, quality assurance
- economical and ecological product assessment
- recycling-adapted lightweight structures in multi-mterial design (strategies - concepts- experimental verification)
Application of lightweight materials:
- high-performance polymers
- elastomers
- fibre-reinforced materials
- textile-reinforced materials
- light metals
- metal matrix composites
- smart materials
- steel hybrid composites
- ceramics
- bio materials
- composites
Applications:
- vehicle and mechanical engineering
- aerospace
- processing machines
- sports and leisure equipment
- medical technology and laboratory equipment