Research

Based on experiments and numerical simulations on the microscale, phenomenological material models for metals and concretes are developed. These enable numerical simulations of the deformation and failure behavior of statically and dynamically loaded structures. Continuum damage and failure models

Based on experiments and numerical simulations on the microscale, phenomenological material models for metals and concretes are developed. These enable numerical simulations of the deformation and failure behavior of statically and dynamically loaded structures.

Based on the developed material models, efficient finite element program routines are created, which are connected to the programs ANSYS and LS-Dyna. Finite element programs

Based on the developed material models, efficient finite element program routines are created, which are connected to the programs ANSYS and LS-Dyna.

Numerical simulations of static and dynamic loading processes are carried out, which reflect the behavior of test specimens, components and structures. These enable a detailed analysis of inelastic deformations and stress curves as well as damage to ultimate failure. Numerical simulations

Numerical simulations of static and dynamic loading processes are carried out, which reflect the behavior of test specimens, components and structures. These enable a detailed analysis of inelastic deformations and stress curves as well as damage to ultimate failure.

Metallic specimens are developed, which are loaded in the biaxial machine until they break. As a result of different biaxial load applications, a wide range of different stress states arises, especially in the shear-tension and shear-compression range, which lead to various damage and failure mechanisms. Development of new biaxial test bodies

Metallic specimens are developed, which are loaded in the biaxial machine until they break. As a result of different biaxial load applications, a wide range of different stress states arises, especially in the shear-tension and shear-compression range, which lead to various damage and failure mechanisms.

The research projects of the Professorship for Mechanics are presented. Projects

The research projects of the Professorship for Mechanics are presented.

The main research areas of the Professorship of Mechanics are presented here. An overview of current and completed projects is given, and the equipment is presented. Significant publications and doctorates are indicated. Research

The main research areas of the Professorship of Mechanics are presented here. An overview of current and completed projects is given, and the equipment is presented. Significant publications and doctorates are indicated.