On the use of spyder elements in structural dynamics: from finite elements to real-world experiments

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Beschreibung Are you interested in deepening your knowledge/experience of structural dynamics? Do you know how common the use of so-called "spyder elements" is as a reduction of interface degrees of freedom in component assembly? Mastering interface reduction in finite elements AND real experiments is crucial! Milestones: - Literature study about the use of common spyder elements in structural dynamics (RBE2, RBE3, VPT) - Investigation, derivation and interpretation of commonalities and differences between the techniques - Setting a benchmark in a finite element and experimental scenario for the implementation and comparison of the techniques - Evaluation on usability, advantages and disavdantages of the techniques - optional: study of alternative interface reductions with numerical and experimental applications You have the opportunity to learn at the best Chair of TUM! :) Voraussetzungen - experience in Matlab or Python - knowledge about finite elements (preferably experience with Abaqus) - knowledge/interest in structural dynamics Want to know more? Please send a short letter of motivation indicating - your motivation and qualification for this task by e-mail to: francesco.trainotti@tum.de