Integration of Function Materials (B04)

• Subject Area: Primary Shaping and Reshaping Technology, Additive Manufacturing
• Term: from 2009 to 2020
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 57157498

Uncertainty prevails in the development and utilization phase of a load carrying system and leads to an undesired over- or even undersizing of the parts. Misjudged load scenarios or unconsidered influencing factors as well as aging symptoms lead to inadequately designed components. A possible approach to control this uncertainty is to extend the functionality of the mechanical components by adding sensory and actuatory capabilities to the parts. By this it is possible to reduce ignorance and to enhance the adaptability of the system. The subproject "Integration of Functional Materials" therefore investigates the fundamentals of synchronous joining and forming of structural and functional components.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 805: Control of Uncertainties in Load Carrying Systems in Mechanical Engineering
• Major Instrumentation: Torsionsprüfstand
• Instrumentation Group: 2910 Dynamische Prüfmaschinen und -anlagen, Pulser
• Applicant Institution: Technische Universität Darmstadt
• Project Head: Professor Dr.-Ing. Peter Groche