Master Assignments
This page contains M.Sc. assignments that are offered by the Structural Optimization and Mechanics section to TU Delft students. This page also contains ongoing and past projects.
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Structural-dynamic Topology optimization of Offshore Hammer Anvil for Noise Emission
topology optimisation, offshore, noise reduction, pile driving
Fred
selective laser melting, process modelling, heat transfer, mesh refinement
Yabin and Can
lattice materials, finite elements, actuation, matrix method
Can
Topology optimization, dynamics of structures, passive structures
Sasan and Matthijs
dynamic structures, topology optimization, Atomic force microscopy
Sasan and Matthijs
adaptive approach, high resolution design, topology optimization
Deepak, Matthijs
Modeling of foldable metamaterials through finite rotation shell elements
Metamaterials; shell elements; finite element modelling
Sanne, Alejandro, Fred
Electrostatic breakdown; (multi)physics; microstructures
Roy, Hans
Modeling of metamaterials with differential thermal expansion
Metamaterials; thermal expansion; self-folding; finite element modeling
Sanne, Alejandro
Modeling of metamaterials subjected to differential swelling
Metamaterials; swelling; self-folding; finite element modelling
Sanne, Alejandro
Topology optimization of metamaterials with negative thermal expansion
Metamaterials; negative thermal expansion; periodic unit cell; topology optimization
Sanne, Alejandro
Metamaterials; negative poisson ratio; auxetics; periodic unit cell; topology optimization
Sanne, Alejandro
Design of metamaterial ‘pop-up’ micro-structures by plate buckling
Metamaterials; buckling; micro-fabrication; optimization
Sanne, Alejandro
Metamaterials; origami; finite element modeling; optimization
Sanne, Alejandro
Constructal theory; topology optimization; optimal designs
Deepak, Matthijs
FEM; experiments; micromechanical sensors; surface stress
Banafsheh, Hans, Luigi
FEM; experiments; electrostatics; micromechanical sensors
Banafsheh, Hans
Selection and examination of materials for high energy physics applications
Iter; CERN; materials
Fred, Stefanie Langeslag
New finite element formulations for computational contact mechanics
Contact mechanics; GFEM/XFEM; IGFEM
Alejandro
Design of super sensitive probes for biological applications
AFM; Biological AFM; Harmonic Probes; bimodal AFM
Sasan, Hamed, Fred
Overheating protection model for AM-ready topology optimization (internship at Fokker is a possibility)
Heat transfer; (1D) simplified model; topology optimization; additive manufacturing
Marko Bosman (Fokker) Matthijs, Can
Bayesian calibration of cantilevers for atomic force microscopy
Cantilever dynamics; AFM cantilever calibration; Bayesian estimation; sader method of calibration; thermal tune method
Sasan Keyvani, Hamed Sadeghian, Fred van Keulen
Design/optimization of ultrasonic nanophotonic sensor
Membranes; photonics; ultra sonics
Fred
Simulating compliant thin-walled structures
Computational; design sensitivities; shells, compliant mechanisms
Fred
Mechanics of polishing process
Surfaces; mechanics; VDL-ETG
Fred, VDL-ETG
Evaluation of robust ring resonators Implemented in TriPleX technology
Integrated photonics; fabrication variation characterization; ring resonators, optical filters, robust design
Samee, Matthijs, Peter Harmsma (TNO)
Tuning stress in metal nano-films
FEM; elasticity; nano-sized metal films; macroscopic anisotropy; preferred crystalline orientation
Amarante Bottger, Fred
Heat flow manipulation by topology optimization
Optimization; heat flux manipulation; interfaces; roughness; diffusion zones; scaling from micro to nano; design of nano-composites; predetermined heat conductivity
Amarante Bottger, Fred
Discrete dislocation plasticity of thin films
Discrete dislocation plasticity; thin films; obstacles; size effects; stress-strain response
Can
Topology Optimization for Tomography
Topology optimization; geophysical imaging; medical imaging; nondestructive testing; cavity detection
Deepak, Matthijs
Aerodynamic modelling of clap-fling mechanism of flapping wings
Micro air vehicle; flapping-wings, clap-fling; mechanism; aerodynamic modelling
Hans, Qi
Mimic and control a hexbug nano
Structural dynamics; non-linearities; local structural changes and control
Hans, Hugo
Dynamics of piezoelectrical print heads
MEMS; multiphysics; FEM; analytical modelling; Impedance FRF
Rob
Design of prestressed compliant mechanisms
Continuation MSc work of Gerrit Uitslag, n-Dof systems; post-buckling analysis
Fred
Moving particles with standing waves
Eigen modes; actuation; sensitivities; computational; control; experiment
Fred, Hans
Topology optimization of dikes to influence wave patterns
Surface waves; topology optimization; computational; experiments
Fred, Matthijs
Morphing paddle
Morphing structures; thin-walled structures; design; nonlinearity; nearly inextensional bending; composite materials
Fred, Hans
Topology optimization of transient dynamic systems using reduced basis techniques
Modal basis; adjoint sensitivities; dynamics; computational; topology optimization
Fred, Matthijs
Tow placement optimization of composite shells
Angle set method; 3D shells; fiber angles
Matthijs, Fred
Topology optimization for AM
AM; topology optimization; several projects can be defined
Can, Matthijs, Fred
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The DISSTINCT shaker experiment; identification of an installed monopile
Structural dynamics, offshore wind turbines, experimental dynamics, soil-structure interaction
Fred
Robin Greeuw
Feasibility of new FE formulations within topology optimization
Topology optimization, checkerboard pattern, higher-order finite elements, p-adaptivity
Alejandro
Jan Willem Feitsma
Shape optimization, IGFEM; SUPG FEM, active-cooling, heat transfer
Alejandro
Gonçalo Valente
GPU-based topology optimization
GPU computing, parallel solvers, CUDA
Matthijs, Deepak, Gijs, Martin van Gijzen
Michiel Dondorp
Experiment optimization for optimal parameter distinguishability in thermal feedforward models
Thermomechanics, FE model updating, Optimization
Gijs, Stan van der Meulen (ASML)
Sebastiaan Hekner
Determination of critical loads for aeroplane wing optimisation
Determination of critical loads for aeroplane wing optimisation
Fred, Guillermo Jenaro-Rabadan
Saskia van der Wurff
Modelling of Additive Manufacturing using eigenstrains
Additive manufacturing, selective laser melting, eigenstrains, residual stress, finite elements
Can, Fred
Marc Fransen
Response modifications of resonating structures (an experimental approach)
eigensolution sensitivities, local structural changes, experimental setup, response control
Hans, Hugo
Caspar Banis
Analytic nonlinear stability analysis of a turbocharger rotor-bearing system
nonlinear vibrations , turbocharger, rotor-bearing system, bifurcations
Rob
Ferry van Breemen
Control the flapping amplitude of the resonating Atalanta
structural dynamics, eigenproblem sensitivities, and aeroelasticity
Hans, Hugo
Roel Diekerhof
high speed AFM
Hamed, Fred, Maarten van Es (TNO)
Rolf Swuste
Topology optimization of electrochemical cells
Battery, electrodes, topology, electrochemistry, multiphysics, Comsol
Matthijs, Floris
Tianchi Xu
Topology optimization of multi-material damped structures for vibration isolation
Viscoelastic damping, constrained layer damping, space satellites, topology
Gijs, Jan de Vreugd (TNO)
Max van der Kolk
AM-specific manufacturing constraints for topology optimization
Overhang constraints, 3D printing, residual stress, build orientation
Matthijs, Can, possibly Javad Fatemi (Dutch Space)
Anton Driessen
Topology optimization for load sensing bearings
Topology, strain sensing, component identification, bearing housing design, sensor placement
Matthijs, Gijs, Stijn
Nisarg Gandhi
Topology optimization of critical components in large structures
Substructuring, connecting dissimilar meshes, shell-solid coupling, ship design
Matthijs, John Mackay, Fred
Martijn Stolk
Efficient global robust optimization of a rotor-bearing system
Rotordynamics, robust optimization, Kriging, global optimization, multifidelity
Matthijs, Samee, Rob Eling
Frank Immerzeel
Topology Optimization of a heat exchanger
Heat exchanger, heat transfer, cooling channels, multiphysics, fluid flow, topology
Matthijs, Floris
Panagiotis Papazoglou
Thermo-mechanical modelling of additive manufacturing with thermal modes
Additive manufacturing, selective laser melting,thermal modes, heat diffusion, simulation, residual stress, elasticity, plasticity, finite elements
Can, Fred
Frank Vermeulen
Thermo-mechanical modelling of Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing, selective laser melting, heat diffusion, simulation, residual stress, finite difference, finite elements
Can, Fred
Marius Knol
Topology optimization for dynamics
topology optimization, dynamics, model reduction
Matthijs
Thomas van der Linde
Topology optimization using finite cell method
Finite Cell Method, large-scale problems, high performance computing, TO
Martin Ruess (LR), Matthijs
Jeroen Groen (LR)
Topology optimization with buckling constraints
Buckling, topology, imperfection sensitivity, stability
Matthijs, Fred
Mohammadreza Karimian
A quest for lattice materials for actuation
Topology optimization, homogenization, 3D printing, cellular structures, thermomechanical
Can, Matthijs, Cihan Tekoglu (TOBB University)
Tom Pronk
Using topology optimization for actuator placement within motion systems
Topology optimization, actuator placement
Gijs, Matthijs
Stefan Broxterman
Enhancing dynamical properties of deformable mirrors
plates, prestress, dynamics, bandwidth, wave fronts
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The development of a micro catalytic expansion engine for the Atalanta MAV
Hans
Henrik Heuve
Topology optimization with buckling constraints
Buckling, topology, imperfection sensitivity, stability
Matthijs, Fred
Sanne van den Boom
Topology optimization of composite structures
Composites, fiber placement, planar
Matthijs, Alex
Taco Yap
Failure Criteria for Adhesive Bonds
FEM, experiments, adhesive bonds, failure
Matthijs, Ilja (ASML)
Sainath Kadam
Topology optimization for transient thermo-mechanical systems
topology optimization; transient analysis; multi-material; thermo-mechanics; ASML
Evert, Matthijs, Fred, Marco Koevoets (ASML)
Emiel van de Ven