The Institute of Mechanics's research focus is on developing fast and efficient algorithms for simulating large mechanical or mechatronic systems. The models to be developed should, therefore, be as simple as possible but as accurate as necessary. Our approach to finding the optimum involves a unique blend of basic numerical and experimental investigations of real systems. This interdisciplinary interaction of theory, numerics, and experiment is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of the system under investigation and for efficient modeling.
With this in mind, the Institute of Mechanics conducts research in the following areas:
- Mechanical systems: multibody dynamics, vibration technology, machine dynamics, vehicle-track systems, contact mechanics, vehicle mechatronics, and robotics
- Numerical tools: sensitivity analysis, uncertainty quantification, stochastic modeling, reduced order model, numerical assembly technique
