Biology inspired modeling of manufacturing processes (A02)

• Subject Area: Applied Mechanics, Statics and Dynamics
• Term: since 2020
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 417002380

The focus of the project is on the adoption of biological principles to production processes of carbon-reinforced concrete (CRC). The core goal is the development of a simulation framework for manufacturing of CRC elements, considering folding of early-age concrete components, as well as swelling and shrinking features during the hydration process. The project aim is to support the development of novel manufacturing processes, which use greenfolding and chemical pre-stressing, by the prediction of mechanical properties and, thus, the optimisation of production parameters and reinforcement topology. Starting points are derived from biological examples like ladybud-wing folding/unfolding of the ladybug, and leave growing and unfolding in a bud.

• DFG Programme: CRC/Transregios
• Subproject of: TRR 280: Design Strategies for Material-Minimised Carbon Reinforced Concrete Structures—Principles of a New Approach to Construction
• Applicant Institution: Technische Universität Dresden
• Project Heads: Professor Dr.-Ing. Michael Kaliske; Dr.-Ing. Johannes Storm, since 7/2024