Klaus Rappenecker, M. Sc.
- Research Associate
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Cooperative doctoral researcher with Hochschule Offenburg.
Screw expert (Schraubfachingenieur DSV)
Research group Mechatronic Machinene elements and System Reliability
Klaus Rappenecker, M. Sc.
Field of Research
As part of my research, I am investigating the behavior of bolted connections in mechanical engineering that are designed with organic coatings (e.g., paints) in the force flow. The aim is to systematically identify and evaluate the influences of these coatings on the preload force behavior and the friction conditions in the interface. The focus is particularly on the interactions between the coating, the application temperature, and the mechanical load in order to better evaluate the operational safety of such connections and optimize them in a targeted manner.
Main Research Topics
- Development of sensor-integrated machine elements (sensor screws)
- Test and validation methods for evaluating the suitability of organic coatings in the force flow of bolted connections
Bachelor's and Master's Theses
- Available bachelor's and master's theses can be found here.
Publications
An overview of publications can also be found at ResearchGate.