Phd Position Modeling and Monitoring of

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Delft, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

PhD Position Modeling and Monitoring of Fiber-reinforced Composite Ships Under Extreme Loads-
**_This PhD position deals with development of innovative modeling and monitoring methods for ship structures made of fiber-reinforced composites under extreme loads._**

Job description

Fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) structural members offer significant potential for ships, including reduced weight, corrosion resistance, enhanced strength-to-weight ratio, optimized performance, noise and vibration reduction. These can lead to improved operational effectiveness, maintenance schemes, and crew comfort. Next to these advantages, utilization of composite materials for fast ocean-going vessels also requires addressing a number of outstanding challenges, e.g. operation under extreme loading and the effect on structural integrity. Slamming loads or greenwater loads, together referred to as (wave) impact loads, can induce heavily-stressed locations in the composite member through (often invisible) delamination, fiber breakage, matrix cracking, etc. leading to a reduced fatigue lifetime of the structure.

This project deals with an in-depth investigation of slamming loads on FRC hulls and superstructures. The study will focus on improved analysis and understanding of slamming loads, possibilities for monitoring these loads using on-board and/or embedded sensor systems, data-driven estimation of stress state in heavily-loaded areas due to slamming loads, and assessment of micro
- and macro-damage incurred to the structure under such

loading conditions that can affect the lifetime of the vessel. Collaboration with highly-recognized (industrial) partners and other PhD researchers involved in the program is envisaged.

**Requirements**:

- Fundamental knowledge and understanding about maritime structures in waves.
- Established expertise (e.g. through courses or research projects) in modeling and/or monitoring of maritime structures in waves.
- Familiarity with fiber-reinforced composite materials and structures.
- Good mathematical skills and experience in numercial methods for structures and/or fluids.
- Good programming skills (e.g. Matlab, Python).

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.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

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 Mechanical Engineering

ME is a dynamic and innovative faculty with high-tech lab facilities and international reach. It’s a large faculty but also versatile, so we can often make unique connections by combining different disciplines. This is reflected in ME’s outstanding, state-of-the-art education, which trains students to become responsible and socially engaged engineers and scientists. We translate our knowledge and insights into solutions to societal issues, contributing to a sustainable society and to the development of prosperity and well-being. That is what unites us in pioneering research, inspiring education and (inter)national cooperation.

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Additional information

Application procedure
- A detailed CV including your contact information.
- An academic record.
- Contact information of at least two references.

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 Mechanical Engineering**:

- JOB TYPE***

**PhD**:

- SCIENTIFIC FIELD***

**Engineering**:

- HOURS PER WEEK***

**38-40**:

- SALARY***

**€ 2.770,00 - € 3.539,00**:

- DESIRED LEVEL OF EDUCATION***

**University graduate**:

- VACANCY NUMBER***

**TUD05323**:



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