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Organization profile
Introduction / mission
The chair of Applied Mechanics (AM) examines the mechanical and physical behaviour of materials and structures at various length scales.
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Creating new solutions for design and engineering in the built environment
Organisational profile
The chair has a strong international reputation in the modelling of failure (plasticity, fracture, damage, phase transformations) and deformation of advanced engineering materials. The research examines and couples the mechanical behaviour of materials and structures at various length scales (macro, micro, nano), in order to improve material characteristics (high strength and toughness, low weight) and to pursue optimal structural and functional performances of applications in the built environment.
The coupled modelling of the mechanical behaviour of materials with other physical processes, such as the diffusion of moisture and/or chemical species, heat conduction, air flow, finds relevant applications within collaborative PhD research projects. Examples are the chemical degradation of concrete sewer systems, the damage development of historical museum objects under varying indoor climate conditions, the optimization and durability of wind turbines, and the thermal resistance of steel structures. In addition, multi-disciplinary optimization of buildings is researched via a combination of conceptual design process simulation and computing science optimization.
Our research themes
The group’s research is concentrated around the following three main directions:
1. Modelling of failure and deformation at various scales
Failure and deformation of structures and materials are modeled at the macro, meso and micro levels, with the aim of understanding how small-scale (microscopic) information affects behavior at larger (meso and macroscopic) scales. Activities focus on the development of robust and accurate computational models that closely follow the physics of the problem, and obey rigorous mathematical principles characterizing the separate scales and their couplings.
Collaborations: Delft University of Technology, Rijksmuseum, Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica, Cambridge University, Getty Conservation Institute, Metropolitan Museum of Art
2. Multi-physics modeling of structures and materials
In multi-physics modelling systems and processes referring to more than one physical field are studied, and their interactive phenomena are characterized. The research includes the mathematical formulation of the physical processes, the numerical discretization into robust and accurate numerical implementations, and the application of models to relevant engineering problems in the built environment.
Collaborations: Rijksmuseum, Mauritshuis, University of Amsterdam, Cambridge University, Getty Conservation Institute, Building Physics group at TU/e, Delft University of Technology, Deltares, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Queensland University of Technology
3. Optimization of structures and materials
The optimization of structures and materials refers to the study of structural shape, size, phase distribution and texture at the micro scale (morphology) and structural shape and space at the macro scale (topology). The aim is to optimize the performance and interactions of materials and structures during operation and manufacturing.
Collaborations: Concrete Structures group at TU/e, Building Physics group at TU/e, Delft University of Technology, Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science
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Profiles
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Emanuela Bosco
- Department of the Built Environment, Applied Mechanics - Assistant Professor
Person: UD : Assistant Professor
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Gijs J.A.M. Eumelen, MSc
- Department of the Built Environment, Applied Mechanics - Doctoral Candidate
Person: Prom. : doctoral candidate (PhD)
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Feiyu Geng
- Department of the Built Environment, Applied Mechanics - Doctoral Candidate
Person: Prom. : doctoral candidate (PhD)
Projects
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Collectioncare
Suiker, A. S. J., Bosco, E., Suiker, A. S. J., Parsa Sadr, A. & Maraghechi, S.
1/03/19 → 28/02/22
Project: Research direct
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An integrated approach to the scientific study and conservation of art
Suiker, A. S. J., Bosco, E. & Livani, A.
1/01/19 → 31/01/23
Project: Research direct
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NESCOP (project 15485)
Bosco, E., Rooyackers, F. A. M., Luimes, R. A., Lamers, H. M. & van Alen, T.
1/09/17 → 31/08/21
Project: Research direct
Research output
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Buckling and wrinkling of rectangular hollow sections curved in three-point-roll bending
Cornelissen, R. J. B., Maljaars, J. & Hofmeyer, H., 1 Feb 2021, In : International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 112, 7-8, p. 2091-2107 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Numerical modelling of climate-induced fracture and deformation in wood: Application to historical museum objects
Luimes, R. A. & Suiker, A. S. J., 1 Feb 2021, In : International Journal of Solids and Structures. 210-211, p. 237-254 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Optimization of thin-walled beam structures: Monolithic versus staggered solution schemes
Wang, Z., Suiker, A. S. J., Hofmeyer, H., van Hooff, T. & Blocken, B., 1 Feb 2021, In : Thin-Walled Structures. 159, p. 1-17 17 p., 107182.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)6 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Award Best Bachelor Lecturer 2013
Harrie Janssen (Recipient), 19 Jun 2014
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Award Best Bachelor Lecturer 2014
Harrie Janssen (Recipient), 21 May 2015
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Award Best Bachelor Lecturer 2015
Harrie Janssen (Recipient), 2 Jun 2016
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Activities
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Automation in Construction (Journal)
Herm Hofmeyer (Peer reviewer)
2 Feb 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review › Scientific
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Thin-Walled Structures (Journal)
Herm Hofmeyer (Peer reviewer)
20 Jan 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review › Scientific
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Thin-Walled Structures (Journal)
Herm Hofmeyer (Peer reviewer)
30 Nov 2020Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review › Scientific
Press / Media
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Eindhoven University of Technology: AI Based Early Stage Design Support for Efficient Buildings
18/06/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Climate systems in museums appear to be too strictly regulated
14/09/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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-Eindhoven University of Technology: Climate systems in museums appear to be too strictly regulated; Thomas Arends and Rianne Luimes will obtain their doctorates at TU/e in September
Henk L. Schellen, Rianne A. Luimes, David M.J. Smeulders & Akke S.J. Suiker
11/09/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Student theses
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Accelerating early strength and stiffness development of a Portland cement-based mortar for 3D printing
Author: van der Meijde, G., 28 May 2019Supervisor: Wolfs, R. (Supervisor 1), Suiker, A. (Supervisor 2) & Salet, T. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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A numerical simulation of an ESECMaSE shaking table test
Author: Afantrous, H., 31 Aug 2019Supervisor: Wijte, S. (Supervisor 1), Suiker, A. (Supervisor 2), Middelkoop, E. (External person) (External coach) & Vermeltfoort, A. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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Automated two-way coupled CFD fire and thermomechanical FE analyses of a self-supporting sandwich panel façade system
Author: de Boer, J., 26 Jun 2018Supervisor: Hofmeyer, H. (Supervisor 1), Maljaars, J. (Supervisor 2) & van Herpen, R. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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