The lectures, exercises and practical courses of the chair "Optimization of Mechanical Structures" provide students with the tools for the design and optimization of lightweight components. For this purpose, students are enabled to conduct independent research on the corresponding development methods.
In addition to the courses there is the possibility to work on engineering projects, bachelor and master theses.
Here are some pictures of typical applications and methods:
Optimization loop with integrated analysis model (subject: structural optimization)
Example: Method of steepest descent (subject: structural optimization)
Pixel/Voxel Method for Topology Optimization (Subject: Structural Optimization)
Finding the optimal topology Stiffness increase of a pedal (subject: structural optimization)
Stochastics for the development of robust designs (subject: structural optimization)
Finite element analysis for the evaluation of a sheet metal holder (subject: development of vehicle bodies)
Rough finite element vehicle model of the Ford Taurus (subject: development of vehicle bodies)
Body-in-white of the BMW 3-series (subject: development of vehicle bodies)
Body-in-white of the Audi A8 (subject: development of vehicle bodies)
CFRP crash box of the Mercedes SLR (Subject: Development of vehicle bodies)
Investigation of the crash behavior of a bumper with crash boxes (Subject: Passive safety of vehicles)
Finite element calculation: indentation simulations with different imperfections (subject: passive safety of vehicles)
Recovery exercise after an accident with rollover (subject: passive safety of vehicles)
