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Lightweight construction is one of the core topics for future-oriented product development. In automotive engineering, for example, every kilogram saved means a reduction in fuel consumption or, in aerospace, a possible increase in payload.

The introduction of beads in sheet metal structures represents an example of how the targeted use of geometric anisotropies can stiffen components. Stiffness can be additionally increased by using unidirectional fiber-reinforced plastics. For this purpose, a simulation-based optimization method is being developed to achieve maximum stiffness through the targeted use of continuous fiber-reinforced plastic.

Task:
Your task is to further develop the method for optimizing the position and fiber volume of fiber-reinforced beads. For this purpose, it is necessary to build a simulation model using the simulation software ABAQUS, as well as to revise a script built in the programming language Python.

Profile:

• You are a student of mechanical engineering/mechatronics.
• You are interested in product development, lightweight construction and FEM
• You are interested in computational simulations as well as in programming with Python and ideally have previous experience
• You are characterized by an independent, structured and goal-oriented way of working

Please send your application with CV and grades to patrick.haberkern∂kit.edu.