Bachelor / Master Thesis within Structural Health Monitoring

Job description

Bachelor / Master Thesis within Structural Health Monitoring

Airbus Defence and Space Manching

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

Are you looking for a Bachelor / Master Year project? Would you like to discover the work within Structural Health Monitoring? Then apply now! We look forward to you joining us at Airbus Defecen and Space.

Location: Manching
Start: Autumn 2018
Duration: 6 months

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) uses technologies to monitor the structural health of selected components using permanently applied sensors. The investigated SHM method uses PZT-Transducers to generate and measure Guided Waves propagating in structural components. Within this Thesis, the Guided Wave based SHM method shall be examined using state of the art simulation technologies (e.g. FEM). To decrease the overall amount of testing, a simulation model shall be developed to simulate the propagation of Guided Waves in structural components, instead of using time consuming and expensive experimental testing methods.

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

Your exciting topic:

·  Literature survey: Guided Wave simulation methods
·  Review and Benchmark of existing SHM simulation technologies
·  Simulation of guided wave propagation (e.g. FEM) for isotropic plates (Aluminium) and composite plates
·  Generation of simulation model
·  Simulation of Guided Wave propagation
·  Evaluation and documentation of simulation results
·  Validation of simulations by experimental testing
·  Documentation of results

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Required skills

You offer:

·  Enrolled student (m/f) within Simulation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering/Avionics or similar field of study
·  Practical Experience within Information Systems
·  Know-How about Finite Element Method
·  English / German: negotiation level

You are a good team player, have excellent communication skills, and are able to work independently.