Institut of Mechanics

Main Research Areas
Facilities
Contact

Main Research Areas

Computational Mechanics

• Finite Elements
• failure mechanics
• computational plasticity
• adaptive computational strategies
• solutions for nonlinear problems
• contact problems

• Non-linear constitutive models
• plastomechanics
• compostite mechanics
• brittle-ductile failure processes (micro-macro level)

• Static and dynamic stability of elastic and plastic structures at finite deformations
• stability of plate and shell structures
• oscillations of systems with hysteretic behaviour
• dry friction
• chaotic motion

Facilities

Computing Laboratory

• Pool of high-end graphics workstations with RICS-architecture (Silicon Graphics and IBM equipment)

Laboratory of Experimental Mechanics

• Experimental stress-strain analysis
• identification of nonlinear vibrations
• signal analysis

Laboratory of Experimental Mechanics

• 2 Vibration-isolated foundations of 10 t and 20 t mass with adjustable damping
• 2 channel Fourier analysers (FFT) for acquisition of analysis of signals up to 100 kHz
• Servo-hydraulic press with +-12.5 t dynamic and +-12.5 t static loading
• Data acquisition system

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Contact

Prof. Schweizerhof, Tel.: +49-0721/608-2070

Prof. Vielsack, Tel.: +49-0721/608-2071 oder -3714

Dr. Schmieg, Tel.: +49-0721/608-3256 oder -3259

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