Mesoscale simulation of the mold filling process of Sheet Molding Compound

Mesoscale simulation of the mold filling process of Sheet Molding Compound

Author: Meyer, Nils

Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

Published: 2022-07-12

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 3731511738

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Sheet Molding Compounds (SMC) are discontinuous fiber reinforced composites that are widely applied due to their ability to realize composite parts with long fibers at low cost. A novel Direct Bundle Simulation (DBS) method is proposed in this work to enable a direct simulation at component scale utilizing the observation that fiber bundles often remain in a bundled configuration during SMC compression molding.


Process simulation of wet compression moulding for continuous fibre-reinforced polymers

Process simulation of wet compression moulding for continuous fibre-reinforced polymers

Author: Poppe, Christian Timo

Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

Published: 2022-07-18

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 3731511908

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Interdisciplinary development approaches for system-efficient lightweight design unite a comprehensive understanding of materials, processes and methods. This applies particularly to continuous fibre-reinforced plastics (CoFRPs), which offer high weight-specific material properties and enable load path-optimised designs. This thesis is dedicated to understanding and modelling Wet Compression Moulding (WCM) to facilitate large-volume production of CoFRP structural components.


Deep material networks for efficient scale-bridging in thermomechanical simulations of solids

Deep material networks for efficient scale-bridging in thermomechanical simulations of solids

Author: Gajek, Sebastian

Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

Published: 2023-08-25

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 3731512785

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We investigate deep material networks (DMN). We lay the mathematical foundation of DMNs and present a novel DMN formulation, which is characterized by a reduced number of degrees of freedom. We present a efficient solution technique for nonlinear DMNs to accelerate complex two-scale simulations with minimal computational effort. A new interpolation technique is presented enabling the consideration of fluctuating microstructure characteristics in macroscopic simulations.


Fiber-dependent injection molding simulation of discontinuous reinforced polymers

Fiber-dependent injection molding simulation of discontinuous reinforced polymers

Author: Wittemann, Florian

Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

Published: 2022-11-18

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 3731512173

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This work presents novel simulation techniques for injection molding of fiber reinforced polymers. These include approaches for anisotropic flow modeling, hydrodynamic forces from fluid on fibers, contact forces between fibers, a novel fiber breakage modeling approach and anisotropic warpage analysis. Due to the coupling of fiber breakage and anisotropic flow modeling, the fiber breakage directly influences the modeled cavity pressure, which is validated with experimental data.


Probabilistic Prediction of Energy Demand and Driving Range for Electric Vehicles with Federated Learning

Probabilistic Prediction of Energy Demand and Driving Range for Electric Vehicles with Federated Learning

Author: Thorgeirsson, Adam Thor

Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

Published: 2024-09-03

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 3731513714

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In this work, an extension of the federated averaging algorithm, FedAvg-Gaussian, is applied to train probabilistic neural networks. The performance advantage of probabilistic prediction models is demonstrated and it is shown that federated learning can improve driving range prediction. Using probabilistic predictions, routing and charge planning based on destination attainability can be applied. Furthermore, it is shown that probabilistic predictions lead to reduced travel time.


Trajectory optimization based on recursive B-spline approximation for automated longitudinal control of a battery electric vehicle

Trajectory optimization based on recursive B-spline approximation for automated longitudinal control of a battery electric vehicle

Author: Jauch, Jens

Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

Published: 2024-03-01

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 3731513323

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This work describes a method for weighted least squares approximation of an unbounded number of data points using a B-spline function. The method can shift the bounded B-spline function definition range during run-time. The approximation method is used for optimizing velocity trajectories for an electric vehicle with respect to travel time, comfort and energy consumption. The trajectory optimization method is extended to a driver assistance system for automated vehicle longitudinal control.


Experimental investigation of relevant road surface descriptors for tire-road noise measurements on low-absorbing road surfaces

Experimental investigation of relevant road surface descriptors for tire-road noise measurements on low-absorbing road surfaces

Author: Pinay, Julien

Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

Published: 2024-01-16

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 3731513285

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Ihrer Arbeit in der Originalsprache: This work aims at identifying relevant road surface characteristics to mitigate tire-road noise of free-rolling tires using a systematic approach. As using open porous roads is already known as an efficient measure to reduce tire rolling noise, this study will focus on compact road surfaces which have a low acoustic absorption. Measurements on standardized ISO 10844 test tracks and on public roads are used to study the norm's representativity and its completeness.


Measurable Safety of Automated Driving Functions in Commercial Motor Vehicles - Technological and Methodical Approaches

Measurable Safety of Automated Driving Functions in Commercial Motor Vehicles - Technological and Methodical Approaches

Author: Elgharbawy, Mohamed

Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

Published: 2023-01-13

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 3731512548

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With the further development of automated driving, the functional performance increases resulting in the need for new and comprehensive testing concepts. This doctoral work aims to enable the transition from quantitative mileage to qualitative test coverage by aggregating the results of both knowledge-based and data-driven test platforms. The validity of the test domain can be extended cost-effectively throughout the software development process to achieve meaningful test termination criteria.


Lignocellulosic Polymer Composites

Lignocellulosic Polymer Composites

Author: Vijay Kumar Thakur

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-10-30

Total Pages: 523

ISBN-13: 1118773985

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The book presents emerging economic and environmentally friendly lignocellulosic polymer composites materials that are free from side effects studied in the traditional synthetic materials. This book brings together panels of highly-accomplished leading experts in the field of lignocellulosic polymers & composites from academia, government, as well as research institutions across the globe and encompasses basic studies including preparation, characterization, properties and theory of polymers along with applications addressing new emerging topics of novel issues. Provide basic information and clear understanding of the present state and the growing utility of lignocellulosic materials from different natural resources Includes contributions from world-renowned experts on lignocellulosic polymer composites and discusses the combination of different kinds of lignocellulosic materials from natural resources Discusses the fundamental properties and applications of lignocellulosic polymers in comparison to traditional synthetic materials Explores various processing/ mechanical/ physic-chemical aspects of lignocellulosic polymer composites


Polypropylene Handbook

Polypropylene Handbook

Author: József Karger-Kocsis

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-03-18

Total Pages: 648

ISBN-13: 3030129039

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This book extensively reviews Polypropylene (PP), the second most widely produced thermoplastic material, having been produced for over 60 years. Its synthesis, processing and application are still accompanied by vigorous R&D developments because the properties of PP are at the borderline between those of commodity and engineering thermoplastics. Readers are introduced to various tacticities and polymorphs of PP, and their effects on structural properties. Further, the book addresses the control of optical properties using nucleants, provides strategies for overcoming the limited cold/impact resistance of PP, examines in detail the effects of recycling, and presents guidelines for the property modification of PPs through foaming, filling and reinforcing with respect to target applications. Special attention is paid to descriptions and models of properties as a function of morphological variables. Last but not least, the book suggests potential practical applications of PP-based systems, especially in the packaging, appliances, building/construction, textile and automotive sectors. Each chapter, written by internationally respected scientists, reflects the current state-of-art in the respective field and offers a vital source of information for students, researchers and engineers interested in the morphology, properties, testing and modeling of PP and PP-based systems. The content is indispensable to the appropriate application of PPs and related composites.