Phd Position Composite Materials with Architected

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Delft, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

**PhD Position Composite Materials with Architected Discontinuities**:
**_Challenge: Predict mechanical response of thin discontinuous fibre tapes._**

**_Change: New constitutive laws and and experimental methodologies._**

**Job description**:
Unidirectional composites with discontinuous fibre architectures may offer processing advantages to manufacture thin shells with nonzero Gaussian curvature, like in for example pressure vessels. Furthermore their discontinuous structure offers challenges but also benefits in mechanical performance. The aim of this project is to investigate the mechanical response of novel thin ply thermoplastic unidirectional tapes with fibre discontinuities at the micro and mesoscale and to derive their constitutive laws towards the macroscopic scale.

In this position you will contribute to this need, by developing and validating experimental methodologies to assess the influence of discontinuities at various length scales for laminate architectures utilizing thin plies. Supported by analytical or numerical modelling you will develop physical theories substantiating constitutive laws to be developed. This project will feature a large amount of experimental work, in combination with analytical and/or numerical modelling, depending on which approach proves to be most feasible.

You will conduct this PhD research within the Aerospace Structures and Materials Department of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering of TU Delft. Direct supervision will be provided by Dr.ir. R.C. Alderliesten, Dr. ir. J.M.J.F. van Campen and Prof.dr. C.A. Dransfeld.

**Requirements**:
Need to have:

- A MSc degree in a relevant field, e.g. Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar, with a research topic relevant for this project.
- Affinity with the topic of mechanical properties, fatigue and damage tolerance of composite structures and materials.
- A desire to acquire the new skills and knowledge needed to complete the project.
- A critical attitude towards your own work and that of others.
- Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate the value of your work in both academic and industry settings.
- English proficiency

**TU Delft**:
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

Challenge. Change. Impact

**Faculty Aerospace Engineering**:

**Conditions of employment**

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

For international applicants, TU Delft has the Coming to Delft Service. This service provides information for new international employees to help you prepare the relocation and to settle in the Netherlands. The Coming to Delft Service offers a Dual Career Programme for partners and they organise events to expand your (social) network.

**Additional information**

**Application procedure**
- CV
- Motivational letter. In your motivation letter, describe your interest in the project and why you think you would be a good fit for this position. Additionally, describe briefly what aspects or phenomena you think will make discontinuities in composites more challenging than predicting the behaviour of traditional composites, and why thin ply composites might improve the material performance.

**Please note**:

- A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
- Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
- Faculty/Department: Faculty of Aerospace Engineering- Salary range: €2872 - €3670- Hours per week: 38-40- FTE: 1- Submission is possible until: 1 Jan 2025- ID job: 1694



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