Research Fields

Multibody dynamics is the main research area of Prof. Seifried’s group. Multibody dynamics is a sub-field of Mechanics and deals with mechanical and mechatronical systems undergoing large nonlinear working motion. The group works on methods for modelling, simulation, optimization and control of rigid and flexible multibody systems. The experimental validation and the transfer of the methods to industrial application are core part of our group’s research. Typical application fields are lightweight robotics, vehicle- and machine dynamics, automation technology, wind power, energy harvesting and biomechanics. Besides multibody dynamics, traditionally the institute works also on ocean engineering. Here the focus is on mechatronic systems in ocean engineering. The group is part of the initiative Machine Learning in Engineering at TUHH.

Keywords:

• Flexible Multibody Dynamics
• Numerical Methods in Dynamics
• Active Systems and Servo-Constraints
• Topology Optimization
• Contact Mechanics
• Granular Media
• Theoretical and Experimental Oscillation Analysis
• Machine Learning for Multibody Systems
• Underwater Robotics

Modeling and Simulation

• DynManto - Modeling and Simulation of Flexible Multibody Systems

• DEMuM - Modeling and Simulation of Granular Systems
• Contact Simulations with the Isogeometric Analysis
• Particle Dampers for Passive vibration attenuation in flexible multibody systems
• Hybrid Modeling of Multibody Systems Using Data Driven Approaches

Structural Optimization

• Topological Optimization of Flexible Multibody Systems
• Sensitivity Analysis in Flexible Multibody Systems
• Topology Optimization subjected to Contact Contraints

Active Systems

• Inversion and Control of Non-minimumphase Multibody Systems
• Nonlinear Tranjectory Control of Cable Robots
• Soft robotics

Ocean Engineering and Marine Robotics

• Design and Analysis of Wave Energy Converters
• Micro Underwater Robots for Field Exploration in Hazardous Environments

• Control of Flexible Multibody Systems with Contact to the Environment
• Contact Calculations in Flexible Multibody Systems
• Real-time Simulation of Flexible Multibody Systems in Automotive Engineering
• Probabilistic Dynamic Stability Evaluation of Ships in Natural Motion of the Sea
• Slim Continuum Dynamics Involving Innovative Control Concepts
• Installation of Offshore Wind Turbines in Natural Motion of the Sea
• Dynamical Investigation and Design of Control Strategies for the Operation of Container Cranes