Prof. Dr.-Ing. Prof. h.c. Jörg Kessler
Biomechanics and Lightweight Structures Laboratory (C021)
Laboratory for Biomechanics and Lightweight Construction
The laboratory deals with fundamental and current issues of lightweight construction, mainly in relation to car body technology. Especially in the fields of structural mechanics and materials engineering, there are extensive training and investigation possibilities.
Goals and idea
- Static strength calculation with linear and non-linear material models
- Temperature field calculations
- Simulation of dynamic systems with FEM
- Numerical determination of component stress and service life
- Design of weight-optimized components based on the simulated force curve
- Construction of components suitable for production
- Investigation of the vibration behaviour (operational vibration analysis, modal analysis, mobile measurement data acquisition)
- Experimental and computational determination of service life (determination of component stress, fatigue strength tests / fracture mechanics)
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Measurements taken by the FCI on the pitch
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Biomechanics
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Measurements at the FCI
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Bodywork
Laborausstattung und Aktivitäten
Electrodynamic vibration source
- Shaker (from 9N/18kHz to 6kN/3kHz)
- Control and monitoring unit
- Modal analysis system
Software
- ANSYS: FEM software for linear and non-linear structural mechanics
(static and dynamic) as well as temperature field calculations - CATIA: CAD
- MALAB: Software for programming and solving mathematical equations
- Diadem: Software for locating, reviewing, analysing and evaluating measurement data
Courses
- Bachelor’s and Master’s theses
- Use within the context of various Master’s degree lectures
Electromyography (EMG)
Trigno wireless sensors (Delsys) for measuring muscle activity under dynamic conditions
Inertial sensor technology
Xsens DOTs for the mobile measurement of accelerations, orientations and segmental movements
Motion Capture
TheCaptury system for marker-based 3D capture of complex movement sequences in real time
Measurement of plantar force
Pressure and force-measuring insoles (Novel) for the analysis of gait parameters and load distributions
Simulation and Software
Musculoskeletal modelling and simulation using AnyBody Technology and OpenSim
Laboratory management and team
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerald Sitzmann
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Bienert
Vice dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Binder
Programme director and Academic advisor Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uli Burger
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rudolf Dallner
Deputy Women's Representative of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karl Huber
Study advisor production engineering
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Tetzlaff
Programme director and Academic advisor Material Science in Engineering (Master)
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Manuela Waltz
Deputy Women's Representative, Programme director and Academic advisor Automotive Engineering
