The researchers at the Institute of Structural Mechanics develop methods and algorithms to simulate the resistance and deformation of structures in civil and mechanical engineering. These methods account for both geometric and material nonlinearity as well as the stochastic variability of loads and structural resistance. Through laboratory experiments, the numerical models are verified and their input parameters are calibrated.
The research at the ISM focuses on the following areas:
Structural safety and reliability
Vibration analysis
System identification and inverse problems
Prediction of damage and fatigue
Multi-scale material models
Software development
Shape and topology optimization
The ISM’s research facilities - supported by the Institute of Structural Engineering (IKI) and the Materials Research and Testing Institute Weimar (MFPA) – are well equipped to conduct complex experiments. By applying these experimental findings to real-world problems in practical engineering, we ensure that our research provides useful tools and solutions for the industry.
