This internship offers students the opportunity to participate in research on fracture processes in concrete and other heterogeneous materials. Due to its internal structure—cement matrix, aggregate, and pores—concrete is a complex material in which failure often develops at the cement paste/aggregate interface. The student will work on 2D/3D numerical modeling of this process using cohesive elements available in ANSYS software.
What will the internship involve?
- Creation of 2D and 3D numerical models of the concrete fracture process
- Application of cohesive elements in the ANSYS environment
- Analysis of the formation and propagation of microcracks in a heterogeneous structure
- Evaluation of the influence of the cement paste/aggregate interface on the overall strength of the material
What we need:
- Interest in materials mechanics and numerical modeling
- Basic knowledge of working in a CAD/FEM software environment (ANSYS is an advantage)
- Ability to independently solve tasks and analyze results
- Willingness to learn new simulation methods
What we offer:
- Participation in research with practical impact on construction and materials engineering
- Training in ANSYS software
- Collaboration with experienced experts in the field of fracture mechanics
- Flexible working hours
Want to learn how to use computer simulations to predict the behavior and failure of complex materials? Join our team and gain experience that combines theory, practice, and modern computational tools.
Group: Special Problems in Fracture Mechanics https://www.ipm.cz/skupiny/specialni-problemy-lomove-mechaniky-a-unavy-materialu#tab-1