DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY, METALS, MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION AND SYSTEMS - EEMMECS SOETE LABORATORY MASTER SOETE LABORATORY

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1 DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY, METALS, MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION AND SYSTEMS - EEMMECS SOETE LABORATORY MASTER SOETE LABORATORY

2 A work in which a student gives proof of analytical, independent, problem solving ability at an academic level, thereby showing to have applied obtained knowledge and skills. The work reflects the critical, research minded approach of the student.

3 Gaining information > 20 March 2017 Arrange appointments with supervisors and/or counsellors Detailed information Indicating 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd choices 1 May 31 May 2017 Via Plato Finding compromise for highly desired thesis subjects Assignment of subject Before 1 July 2017 By education committee

4 Literature review Gaining basic knowledge / detailed knowledge Provided literature + own search for literature Critical interpretation of state-of-the-art Research methods and needs Experiments Small to large scale experiments with advanced measurement techniques Virtual experiments Thorough and timely planning! Analysis and reporting Literature versus experiments Reporting analyzing explaining (be critical!) Commonly meetings; obliged presentations

5 Work meetings Informal Possibly for partners (industry) Preparing (presentation, report, ) Planning + making arrangements! You take the initiative! Intermediate assignment English article Presentation of results Public with various backgrounds (laymen versus experts) Prepare and discuss in advance with guiding staff

6 Guidance committee Supervisor(s) and guiding assistants Daily work Regular meetings Obliged intermediate presentation after 1 st semester Examination committee Supervisor(s) & internal and external judges Dissertation Requirements w.r.t. layout, language, Public defense in last week of examination period Important for final grade!

7 30% 50% 20%

8 It can take two to tango

9 Engagement of company Research component Clear plan Own subject?

10 DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY, METALS, MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION AND SYSTEMS - EEMMECS SOETE LABORATORY EXPERIMENTAL FRICTION, WEAR AND LIFETIME MODELLING Soete Laboratory Experimental Tribology

11 Friction and Wear Modelling: Relevance of & Challenges Reliable Predictive Capabilities Lifetime estimation Design Optimization Performance and Reliability Custom Design Bearings, Gears, Cams Condition monitoring Potential Thesis Scopes Tailored to your interests Design and Construction of Test Setup Creative experimenting Modern Inspection and Measuring Technology Advanced Data Processing Model Development Target Candidate Profile Strong interest in Machine Components and Tribology Strong interest in Experimental Research Strong interest in Practical Applications Outspoken Practical Skills & Creative Responsible, Conscientious, Autonomous, Communicative.

12 DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY, METALS, MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION AND SYSTEMS - EEMMECS SOETE LABORATORY COMPUTATIONAL MODELLING OF THIN FILM LUBRICATION IN MACHINE COMPONENTS Soete Laboratory Computational Tribology

13 Lubrication Modelling: Relevance of & Challenges Reliable Predictive Capabilities Efficiency, Film Design Optimization Performance Custom Design Bearings, Gears, Cams Lubricant Selection & Evaluation Influence on System Dynamics & Damage Potential Thesis Scopes Tailored to your interests Surface roughness Active surface texturing Optimization Active surface texturing Elasto-Hydrodynamic Lubrication Dynamic Response behavior Target Candidate Profile Strong interest in Tribology and Lubrication Strong interest in scientific computing (Simulation, Programming, ) Motivated, open for intellectual challenges (research!) & creative Responsible, Conscientious, Autonomous, Communicative.

14 Total knee replacement Knee pain? Osteoarthritis? >2 million surgeries each year But still 20% of the patients dissatisfied! Biomechanical Orthopedic research group UGent Goal 1: Understand impact of knee replacement surgery 14

15 Cruciate ligament reconstruction Biomechanical Orthopedic research group UGent Goal 2: Improve knee replacement surgery Surgical navigation Bone cutting process Robotic control

16 DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY, METALS, MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION AND SYSTEMS - EEMMECS SOETE LABORATORY FINITE ELEMENT MODELLING OF FRETTING ISOGEOMETRICAL ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES Soete Laboratory Finite element modelling research group

17 Finite element modelling of fretting Fretting wear Fretting fatigue

18 Isogeometric analysis of structures Isogeometric analysis

19 DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY, METALS, MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION AND SYSTEMS - EEMMECS SOETE LABORATORY EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL MODELLING OF FATIGUE LIFETIME AND FRACTURE RESISTANCE Soete Laboratory Fracture Mechanics

20 Fatigue lifetime in challenging circumstances Relevance & Challenges Different stages of fatigue damage (initiation, propagation) Translation of actual load spectrum to (virtual) lab conditions Accelerated fatigue testing (corrosion; gigacycle; ) Condition monitoring Potential Thesis Scopes Tailored to your interests Emphasis on creative experimental and/or numerical work Research on high strength steel or hybrid material connections Exceeding state-of-the-art in a challenging subject (effects of variable amplitude, environment, connections, ) Target Candidate Profile Strong interest in Fracture Mechanics Strong interest in practical applications Outspoken technical skills & creative Responsible, conscientious, autonomous, communicative.

21 Fracture of welded connections Relevance & Challenges Measurement and prediction of (un)stable crack extension Interaction between plasticity and fracture mechanics Complex aspects of welds (heterogeneity, weld flaws, ) Size effects of fracture Potential Thesis Scopes Tailored to your interests Emphasis on creative experimental and/or numerical work Close to the application (welds taken from the field) Exceeding state-of-the-art in a challenging subject (effects of weld specific features, severe deformation, ) 150 HV 300 Target Candidate Profile Strong interest in Fracture Mechanics Strong interest in practical applications Outspoken technical skills & creative Responsible, conscientious, autonomous, communicative.

22 See Technologiepark Zwijnaarde 904