Dr. sc. ETH Simon R. Eugster
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Research interests:
My research is focused on the mathematical description of highly deformable materials, structures and systems with a particular interest in:
Soft Robotics and flexible multibody dynamics
- Dynamics and control of soft robots using finite element formulations
- Development of tailor-made simulation environments for flexible multibody systems
- Contact mechanics within the field of nonsmooth dynamics
Mechanical metamaterials and computational mechanics
- Development of novel mathematical theories for micro-structured materials
- Design, modeling and analysis of materials with second-gradient elasticity effects
- Variational formulations and numerical treatment of spatial nonlinear beam theories
for more information about my research visit my personal webpage www.simonreugster.com
Teaching:
Books:
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Journal Publications:
Eugster, S. R. and Harsch, J.:"A family of total Lagrangian Petrov-Galerkin Cosserat rod finite element formulations", GAMM-Mitteilungen, 2023. PDF GAMM
Harsch, J., Sailer, S. and Eugster, S.R.: "A total Lagrangian, objective and intrinsically locking-free Petrov-Galerkin SE(3) Cosserat rod finite element formulation", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 2023. PDF IJNME
dell'Isola, F., Eugster, S. R., Fedele, R., and Seppecher, P. "Second-gradient continua: From Lagrangian to Eulerian and back", Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids, Vol. 27(12), pp. 2715-2750, 2022. PDF Link
Harsch, J., Ganzosch, G., Barchiesi, E., Ciallella, A., and Eugster, S.R.: "Experimental analysis, discrete modeling and parameter optimization of SLS-printed bi-pantographic structures", Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids, Vol. 27(10), pp. 2201-2217, 2022. PDF MMS
Ciallella, A., Giorgio, I., Eugster, S. R., Rizzi, N. L., and dell'Isola, F.: "Generalized beam model for the analysis of wave propagation with a symmetric pattern of deformation in planar pantographic sheets", Wave Motion, Vol. 113, pp. 102986:1-26, 2022. PDF Link
Capobianco, G. and Eugster, S.R. "On the divergence theorem for submanifolds of Euclidean vector spaces within the theory of second gradient continua", Zeitschrift für angewandte Mathematik und Physik, Vol. 73(86), pp. 1-22, 2022. PDF Link
Lai, M., Eugster, S. R., Reccia, E., Spagnuolo, M., and Cazzani, A.: "Corrugated shells: An algorithm for generating double-curvature surfaces for structural analysis", Thin-Walled Structures, Vol. 173, pp. 109019:1-11, 2022. PDF Link
Eugster, S. R., Harsch, J., Herrmann, M., Capobianco, G., Bartholdt, M., and Wiese, M. "Soft pneumatic actuator model based on a pressure-dependent spatial nonlinear rod theory", IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, Vol. 7(2), pp. 2471-2478, 2022. PDF Link.
Eugster, S.R., dell'Isola, F., Fedele, R. and Seppecher, P. "Piola transformations in second gradient continua", Mechanics Research Communications, Vol. 120, pp. 103836:1-8, 2022. PDF Link
Eugster, S.R. "Numerical analysis of nonlinear wave propagation in a pantographic sheet", Mathematics and Mechanics of Complex Systems, Vol. 9(3), pp. 293-310, 2021. PDF Link
Capobianco, G., Harsch, J., Eugster S.R. and Leine, R.I. “A nonsmooth generalized-alpha method for mechanical systems with frictional contact”, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 122(22), pp. 6497-6526, 2021. PDF Link
Harsch, J., Capobianco, G. and Eugster, S. R. "Finite element formulations for constrained spatial nonlinear beam theories", Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids, Vol. 26(12), pp. 1-26, 2021. PDF MMS
Capobianco, G., Winandy., T. and Eugster, S. R. "The principle of virtual work and Hamilton's principle on Galilean manifolds", Journal of Geometric Mechanics, Vol. 13(2), pp. 167-193, 2021. PDF JGM
Sailer, S., Eugster, S. R. and Leine R. I. "The Tippedisk: a Tippetop without rotational symmetry", Regular and Chaotic Dynamics, Vol. 25(6), pp. 553-580, 2020. PDF, RCD
Barchiesi, E., Harsch, J., Ganzosch, G. and Eugster, S.R. "Discrete versus homogenized continuum modeling in finite deformation bias extension test of bi-pantographic fabrics", Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics, pp. 1-14, 2020. PDF CMAT
Eugster, S. R., Capobianco, G. and Winandy, T. "Geometric description of time-dependent finite-dimensional mechanical systems", Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids, pp. 1-26, 2020. PDF MMS
Schulte, J., Dittmann, M., Eugster, S.R., Hesch, S., Reinicke, T., dell'Isola, F. and Hesch, C. "Isogeometric shell elements for fiber reinforced composites", Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Vol. 362, pp. 112845:1-34, 2020. PDF CMAME
Barchiesi, E., Eugster, S.R., dell'Isola, F. and Hild, F. "Large in-plane elastic deformations of bi-pantographic fabrics: asymptotic homogenisation and experimental validation", Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids, Vol. 25(3), pp. 739-767, 2020. PDF MMS
Barchiesi, E., Eugster, S.R., Placidi, L. and dell'Isola, F. "Pantographic beam: a complete second gradient 1D-continuum in plane", Zeitschrift für angewandte Mathematik und Physik, Vol. 70(5), pp. 135:1-24, 2019. PDF ZAMP
dell'Isola et al. "Advances in pantographic structures: design, manufacturing, models, experiments and image analyses", Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Vol. 31(4), pp. 1231-1282, 2019. CMAT
Eugster, S.R., dell’Isola, F. and Steigmann, D.J. "Continuum theory for mechanical metamaterials with a cubic lattice substructure", Mathematics and Mechanics of Complex Systems, Vol. 7(1), pp. 75-98, 2019. PDF M&MoCS
Deutschman, B., Eugster, S.R. and Ott, Ch. "Reduced models for the static simulation of an elastic continuum mechanism”, IFAC-PapersOnLine 51(2), pp. 403-408, 2018. PDF
Andreaus, U., Spagnuolo, M., Lekszycki, T. and Eugster, S.R. "A Ritz approach for the static analysis of planar pantographic structures modeled with nonlinear Euler-Bernoulli beams", Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Vol. 30(5), pp. 1103-1123, 2018. PDF CMAT
Capobianco, G. and Eugster, S.R. "Time finite element based Moreau-type integrators", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 114(3), pp. 215-345, 2018. PDF INTJNUMERMETHENG
Eugster, S. R. and dell'Isola, F. "Exegesis of sect. III.B from "Fundamental of the mechanics of continua" by E. Hellinger”, Zeitschrift für Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik, Vol. 98(1), pp. 69-105, 2018. PDF ZAMM
Eugster, S. R. and dell'Isola, F. "Exegesis of sect. II and III.A from "Fundamental of the Mechanics of Continua" by E. Hellinger”, Zeitschrift für Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik, Vol. 98(1), pp. 31-68, 2018. PDF ZAMM
Eugster, S.R. and Glocker, Ch. "On the notion of stress in classical continuum mechanics”, Mathematics and Mechanics of Complex Systems, Vol. 5 (3-4), pp. 299-338, 2017. PDF MEMOCS
Hesch, C., Schuss, S., Dittmann, M., Eugster, S.R., Favion, M. and Krause, R. "Variational space-time elements for large-scale systems”, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Vol. 326, pp. 541-572, 2017. PDF COMPUTMETHODAPPLM
Eugster, S. R. and dell'Isola, F. "Exegesis of the introduction and sect. I from "Fundamental of the Mechanics of Continua" by E. Hellinger”, Zeitschrift für Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik, Vol. 97(4), pp. 477-506, 2017. PDF ZAMM
Eugster, S.R., Hesch, C., Betsch, P. and Glocker, Ch. "Director-based beam finite elements relying on the geometrically exact beam theory formulated in skew coordinates”, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 97(2), pp. 111–129, 2014. PDF INTJNUMERMETHENG
Eugster, S.R. and Glocker, Ch. "Constraints in structural and rigid body mechanics: A frictional contact problem”, Annals of Solid and Structural Mechanics, Vol. 5 (1-2), pp. 1–13, 2013. PDF ANNSOLSTRM
Book Contributions:
Eugster, S.R.: "Hellinger's 1913 encyclopedia article on the fundamentals of the mechanics of continua", In: dell'Isola, F., Eugster, S.R., Spagnuolo, M. and Barchiesi, E. (Eds.) Evaluation of Scientific Sources in Mechanics. Advanced Structured Materials, Vol. 152. Springer, pp. 99-313, 2022. PDF ASM
Eugster S.R., Harsch J.: "A Variational Formulation of Classical Nonlinear Beam Theories". In: Abali B., Giorgio I. (eds) Developments and Novel Approaches in Nonlinear Solid Body Mechanics. Advanced Structured Materials, vol 130. Springer, pp. 95-121, 2020. PDF ASM
Harsch J., Eugster S.R.: "Finite Element Analysis of Planar Nonlinear Classical Beam Theories". In: Abali B., Giorgio I. (eds) Developments and Novel Approaches in Nonlinear Solid Body Mechanics. Advanced Structured Materials, vol 130. Springer, pp. 123-157, 2020. PDF ASM
dell'Isola, F., Volkov, I.A., Igumnov, L.A., Eugster, S.R., et al.: "Estimating fatigue related damage in alloys under block-typ non-symmetrical low-cycle loading", In Abali, B.E., Altenbach, H., dell'Isola, F., Eremeyev, V.A., Öchsner, A. (Eds.) New Achievements in Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Springer, pp. 81-92, 2019. ASM
Eugster, S.R. and Steigmann, D.J.: "Variational methods in the theory of beams and lattices", In Altenbach, H., Öchsner, A. (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Continuum Mechanics. Springer, pp. 1-9, 2018. PDF ECM
Proceedings:
Sailer, S., Eugster, S.R., and Leine, R.I., "The Tippedisk: A minimal model for friction-induced inversion", Proceedings in ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multibody Dynamics, pp. 37-47, 2021. PDF Link
Eugster, S. R., and Barchiesi, E. "A second gradient continuum formulation for bi-pantographic fabrics", Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 21, pp. e202100192:1-3, 2021. PDF Link
Capobianco, G., Harsch, J., Eugster, S. R., and Leine, R. I. "Simulating mechanical systems with frictional contacts using a nonsmooth generalized-alpha method", In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 21, pp. e202100141:1-3, 2021. PDF Link
Harsch, J., Capobianco, G., and Eugster, S. R. „Dynamic simulation of the Wilberforce pendulum using constrained spatial nonlinear beam finite elements“, Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 21, pp. e202100110:1-2, 2021. PDF Link
Eugster, S.R., Capobianco, G. and Winandy, T.: "On different geometric approaches to the dynamics of finite-dimensional mechanical systems", In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 19, pp. e201900327:1-2, 2019. PDF
Winandy, T., Capobianco, G. and Eugster, S.R.: "Kinematics of finite-dimensional mechanical systems on Galilean manifolds", In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 19, pp. e201900329:1-2, 2019. PDF
Capobianco, G., Winandy, T. and Eugster, S.R.: "Dynamics of finite-dimensional mechanical systems on Galilean manifolds", In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 19, pp. e201900328:1-2, 2019. PDF
Eugster, S.R. and Deutschmann, B.: "A nonlinear Timoshenko beam formulation for modeling a tendon-driven compliant neck mechanism”, In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 18, pp. e201800208:1-2, 2018. PDF
Winandy, T., Capobianco, G. and Eugster, S.R.: "A geometric view on the kinematics of finite dimensional mechanical systems”, In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 18, pp. e201800221:1-2, 2018. PDF
Capobianco, G., Eugster, S.R. and Winandy, T.: "Modeling planar pantographic sheets using a nonlinear Euler-Bernoulli beam element based on B-spline functions”, In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 18, pp. e201800220:1-2, 2018. PDF
Eugster, S.R. and dell'Isola, F.: "An ignored source in the foundations of continuum physics "Die Allgemeinen Ansätze der Mechanik der Kontinua" by E. Hellinger”, In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 17, pp. 413-414, 2017. PDF
Winandy, T., Eugster, S.R. and Bergold, M.: "A robot inspired by a non-smooth point mass model of a worm”, In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 17, pp. 143-144, 2017. PDF
Capobianco, G., Eugster, S.R. and Leine, R.I.: "Moreau-type integrators based on the time finite element discretization of the virtual action”, In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 17, pp. 177-178, 2017. PDF
Capobianco, G., Winandy, T., Eugster, S.R. and Leine, R.I.: "Comparison of Moreau-type integrators based on the time finite element discretization of the virtual action”, In Proceedings of the 9th European Nonlinear Dynamics Conference, pp. 1-2, 2017. PDF
Eugster, S.R. and Glocker, Ch.: "An alternative perspective on the concept of stress in classical continuum mechanics”, In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics. Vol. 16, pp. 331-332, 2016. PDF
Capobianco, G. and Eugster, S.R.: "A Moreau-type variational integrator”, In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics. Vol. 16, pp. 941-944, 2016. PDF
Eugster, S.R.: "An intrinsic geometric formulation of the equilibrium equations in continuum mechanics”, In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics. Vol. 15, pp. 289-291, 2015. PDF
Eugster, S.R. and Glocker, Ch.: "Determination of the transverse shear stress in an Euler-Bernoulli beam using non-admissible virtual displacements”, In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 14, pp. 187-188, 2014. PDF
Eugster, S.R. and Glocker, Ch.: "Dynamical behavior of a nonlinear elastic catenary with a rigid disk a nonlinear finite element formulation”, In Proceedings of the Multibody Dynamics 2011 ECCOMAS Thematic Conference, 2011. PDF
Eugster, S.R. and Glocker, Ch.: "Frictional impact of a rigid disk on an elastic cable”, In Advances in Modern Aspects of Mechanics, 2010. PDF
Saur, S.C., Alkadhi, H., Regazzoni, L., Eugster, S., Székely, G. and Cattin, P.: "Contrast enhancement with dual energy CT for the assessment of atherosclerosis”. In Bildverarbeitung für die Medizin 2009, 2009. PDF
Doctoral Thesis:
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On the Foundations of Continuum Mechanics and its Application to Beam Theories |
Dr.-Ing. Simon Sailer
Research projects:
Nonlinear dynamics of unilaterally constrained gyroscopic systems
- Harsch, J., Sailer, S., & Eugster, S. R. (2023). A total Lagrangian, objective and intrinsically locking-free Petrov--Galerkin SE(3) Cosserat rod finite element formulation. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering.
- Sailer, S., & Leine, R. I. (2022, Juli). Why does the Tippedisk invert? Theory and experiments. Proceedings of the 10th European Nonlinear Dynamics Conference (ENOC2020+2).
- Sailer, S., Eugster, S. R., & Leine, R. I. (2021, Dezember). The Tippedisk: A minimal model for friction-induced inversion. Proceedings of the ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multibody Dynamics 2021.
- Sailer, S., & Leine, R. I. (2021). Singularly perturbed dynamics of the tippedisk. Proceedings of the Royal Society A, 477(2256), Article 2256. Link
- Sailer, S., & Leine, R. I. (2021). Model reduction of the tippedisk: a path to the full analysis. Nonlinear Dynamics, 105, 1955--1975. Link
- Sailer, S., Eugster, S. R., & Leine, R. I. (2020). The Tippedisk: a Tippetop without rotational symmetry. Regular and Chaotic Dynamics, 25(6), Article 6. Link
Dr. Nelson Rosa
Dr.-Ing. Pascal Preiswerk
Research projects:
Preiswerk, P. V. and Leine, R. I. "State observers for the time discretization of a class of impulsive mechanical systems", International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, 2022. PDF Link
Preiswerk, P. V. and Leine, R. I. "A nonsmooth dynamics perspective on state observer design for mechanical systems with unilateral constraints.", In ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multibody Dynamics, pp. 48-54, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, 2021. PDF Link
Preiswerk, P.V. and Leine, R.I. "A nonsmooth state observer for vibro-impact systems: experimental validation", proceedings of NODYCON 2019, Rome, 2019. 2 pages PDF
Preiswerk, P.V. and Leine, R.I. „Experimental performance verification of a synchronization based state observer using only collision time information”, Proc. IDETC, Quebec, Canada, 2018. PDF
Reist, P., Preiswerk P. and Tedrake, R. „Feedback-motion-planning with simulation-based LQR-trees”, in The International Journal of Robotics Research, Vol. 35, pp. 1393-1416, 2016.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0278364916647192
Dr.-Ing. Matthias Hinze
Research projects:
- ProVerB - Prognosewerkzeuge für das mechanische Verhalten von Beton über lange Zeiträume zur Sicherheitsanalyse von Verschlusssystemen für Endlagerstätten
- Nonlinear dynamics of fractionally damped mechanical systems
Hinze, M., Schmidt, A., Leine, R.I.: "Finite Element Formulation of Fractional Constitutive Laws Using the Reformulated Infinite State Representation", Fractal Fractional, Vol. 5, pp.132., 2021. PDF Link
Hinze, M., Schmidt, A., Leine, R.I.: "The direct method of Lyapunov for nonlinear dynamical systems with fractional damping", Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol. 102(4), pp. 2017-2037, 2020. PDF, Link
Schmidt, A., Beyer, H.R., Hinze, M., Vandoros, E.N.: "Finite element approach for the solution of first-order differential equations", Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics, Vol. 8(10), pp. 2072-2090, 2020. PDF, Link
Hinze, M., Schmidt, A. and Leine, R.I.: "Lyapunov stability of a fractionally damped oscillator with linear (anti-)damping", International Journal of Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation, Vol. 21(5), pp. 425-442, 2020. PDF, Link
Hinze, M., Schmidt, A. and Leine, R.I.: "Numerical solution of fractional-order ordinary differential equations using the reformulated infinite state representation", in Fractional Calculus and Applied Analysis, Vol. 22(5), pp. 1321-1350, 2019. PDF, Link
Hinze, M., Schmidt, A. and Leine, R.I.: "Numerical Simulation of Fractionally Damped Mechanical Systems Using Infinite State Representation", Proceedings of the 2019 International Conference on Fractional Calculus Theory and Applications, Bourges, France, 2019. PDF
Hinze, M., Schmidt, A. and Leine, R.I.: "Mechanical Representation and Stability of Dynamical Systems Containing Fractional Springpot Elements", Proc. IDETC, Quebec, Canada, 2018. PDF
Mittag-Leffler-Funktionen, fraktionale Infinitesimalrechnung und deren Anwendung zur Beschreibung des viskoelastischen Verhaltens von Beton. Universität Leipzig, Mathematisches Institut (2016). PDF
Dr.-Ing. Giuseppe Capobianco
Master Thesis:
Time Finite Element Methods for Mechanical Systems in Minimal Coordinates.
Universität Stuttgart, Institut für Nichtlineare Mechanik (2015). PDF
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.3929/ethz-a-010554060
Journal Publications:
Capobianco, G., Harsch, J., Eugster S.R. and Leine, R.I.: “A nonsmooth generalized-alpha method for mechanical systems with frictional contact”, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, pp. 1-46, 2021. PDF Link
Leine, R. I., Capobianco, G., Bartelt, P., Christen, M., Caviezel, A.: "Stability of rigid body motion through an extended
intermediate axis theorem: application to rockfall simulation", Multibody System Dynamics, 2021. PDF, Link
Harsch, J., Capobianco, G. and Eugster, S. R.: "Finite element formulations for constrained spatial nonlinear beam theories", Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids, pp 1-26, 2021. PDF MMS
Capobianco, G., Winandy., T. and Eugster, S. R.: "The principle of virtual work and Hamilton's principle on Galilean manifolds", Journal of Geometric Mechanics, pp. 1-27, 2021. PDF JGM
Eugster, S. R., Capobianco, G. and Winandy, T.: "Geometric description of time-dependent finite-dimensional mechanical systems", Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids, pp. 1-26, 2020. PDF MMS
Capobianco, G., Eugster, S.R.: “Time finite element based Moreau-type integrators”, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 114(3), pp. 215-345, 2018. PDF INTJNUMERMETHENG
Proceedings:
Leine, R., & Capobianco, G. "An extended version of the Intermediate Axis Theorem for a freely rotating rigid body", PAMM, Vol. 21(1), pp. e202100103, 2021. PDF Link
Capobianco, G., Winandy, T. and Eugster, S.R.: "Dynamics of finite-dimensional mechanical systems on Galilean manifolds", In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 19, pp. e201900328:1-2, 2019. PDF
Winandy, T., Capobianco, G. and Eugster, S.R.: "Kinematics of finite-dimensional mechanical systems on Galilean manifolds", In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 19, pp. e201900329:1-2, 2019. PDF
Eugster, S.R., Capobianco, G. and Winandy, T.: "On different geometric approaches to the dynamics of finite-dimensional mechanical systems", In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 19, pp. e201900327:1-2, 2019. PDF
Capobianco, G., Eugster, S.R., Winandy, T.: “Modeling planar pantographic sheets using a nonlinear Euler-Bernoulli beam element based on B-spline functions”, In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 18, e201800220:1-2, 2018. PDF
Winandy, T., Capobianco, G., Eugster, S.R.: “A geometric view on the kinematics of finite dimensional mechanical systems”, In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics , Vol. 18, e201800221:1-2, 2018. PDF
Capobianco, G., Eugster, S.R., Leine, R.I.: “Moreau-type integrators based on the time finite element discretization of the virtual action”, In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 17, pp. 177-178, 2017. PDF
Capobianco, G., Winandy, T., Eugster, S.R., Leine, R.I.: “Comparison of Moreau-type integrators based on the time finite element discretization of the virtual action”, In Proceedings of the 9th European Nonlinear Dynamics Conference, pp. 1-2, 2017. PDF
Capobianco, G., Eugster, S.R.: “A Moreau-type variational integrator”, In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics. Vol. 16, pp. 941-944, 2016. PDF
Dr. Petr Zaytsev
| 2018- 2019 | Postdoc Researcher at Institute for Nonlinear Mechanics, University of Stuttgart. |
| 2016-2018 | Postdoc Researcher at Robotics and Motion lab (RAMlab), University of Michigan. Research focus: Legged locomotion: simulation and optimal control of legged robots; the role and effects of both in nature and robots. |
| 2015 | Ph.D. in Theoretical & Applied Mechanics, Cornell University. Dissertation title: Using controllability of simple models to design maximally robust walking-robot controllers. |
| 2008 | Specialist (B.Sc.) in Mechanics, Field of Applied Mechanics and Control, Moscow State University. Thesis topic: Automatic control of powered paragliders. |
Dr.-Ing. Tom Winandy
Book Contributions:
Winandy, T., Baumann, M. and Leine, R.I.: "Variational Analysis of Inequality Impact Laws for Perfect Unilateral Constraints", in Advanced Topics in Nonsmooth Dynamics, Eds. R. Leine; V. Acary; O. Brüls, Springer-Verlag, pp. 47-92, 2018.
Journal Publications:
Winandy, T. and Leine, R.I.: "A maximal monotone impact law for the 3-ball Newton’s cradle", Multibody System Dynamics, Vol. 39 (1-2), pp. 79-94, 2017. PDF
Proceedings:
Winandy, T., Capobianco, G., Eugster, S.R.: “A geometric view on the kinematics of finite dimensional mechanical systems”, In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics , Vol. 18, e201800221, 2018. PDF
Capobianco, G., Eugster, S.R., Winandy, T.: “Modeling planar pantographic sheets using a nonlinear Euler-Bernoulli beam element based on B-spline functions”, In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 18, e201800220, 2018. PDF
Winandy, T., Eugster, S.R., Bergold, M.: “A robot inspired by a non-smooth point mass model of a worm”, In Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 17, pp. 143-144, 2017. PDF
Capobianco, G., Winandy, T., Eugster, S.R., Leine, R.I.: “Comparison of Moreau-type integrators based on the time finite element discretization of the virtual action”, In Proceedings of the 9th European Nonlinear Dynamics Conference, pp. 1-2, 2017. PDF
Winandy, T. and Leine, R.I.: "Towards a Maximal Monotone Impact Law for Newton’s Cradle", in Proceedings of the ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multibody Dynamics, Barcelona, Spain, 2015. PDF
Leine, R.I. and Winandy, T.: "Nonexpansivity of the Newton’s Cradle Impact Law", in Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Vol. 15, pp. 59-60, 2015. PDF
Dr.-Ing. Simon Walker
Walker, S.V. and Leine, R.I.: "Set-valued anisotropic dry friction laws: formulation, experimental verification and instability phenomenon", in Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol. 96, pp. 885–920, 2019. PDF, Link
Walker, S. and Leine, R.I.: "Anisotropic dry friction with non-convex force reservoirs: modeling and experiments", Proc. ENOC, Budapest, Hungary, 2017. PDF
Walker, S.V. and Leine, R.I.: "Modeling and numerical simulation of anisotropic dry friction with non-convex friction force reservoir", Proc. IMSD, Montréal, Canada, 2016. PDF
Walker, S.V., Kim, J.-Y., Qu, J. and Jacobs, L.J.: "Fatigue damage evaluation in A36 steel using nonlinear Rayleigh waves", NDT&E International, Vol. 48, pp. 10-15, 2012.
Walker, S.V., Kim, J.-Y., Jacobs, L.J. and Qu, J.: "Characterization of fatigue damage in A36 steel specimens using nonlinear Rayleigh surface waves", In AIP Conference Proceedings, 1430, pp. 1415-1421, 2012.
Dr.-Ing. Simon Peter
Structural dynamics
Dissertation
Peter, Simon: Nonlinear Experimental Modal Analysis and its Application to the Identification of Nonlinear Structures, Institut für Nichtlineare Mechanik der Universität Stuttgart, 2018, PDF
Journal Publications
Peter, S., Schreyer, F. and Leine, R.I.: "A method for numerical and experimental nonlinear modal analysis of nonsmooth systems", in Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 120, pp. 793-807, 2019. PDF
Scheel, M., Peter, S., Leine, R.I. and Krack, M.: "A phase resonance approach for modal testing of structures with nonlinear dissipation", in Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 435, pp. 56-73, 2018. PDF
Peter, S., Scheel, M., Krack, M. and Leine, R.I.: "Synthesis of nonlinear frequency responses with experimentally extracted nonlinear modes", in Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 101, pp. 498-515, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2017.09.014
Peter, S. and Leine. R.I.: "Excitation power quantities in phase resonance testing of nonlinear systems with phase-locked-loop excitation", in Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 96, pp. 139-158, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2017.04.011
Proceedings
Schreyer, F., Peter, S. and Leine, R. I.: “Experimental and Numerical Nonlinear Modal Analysis of a Beam with Impact: Part I – Numerical Investigation“, in Proceedings of the 36th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, Orlando, USA, 2018. PDF
Peter, S., Schreyer, F. and Leine, R. I.: “Experimental and Numerical Nonlinear Modal Analysis of a Beam with Impact: Part II – Experimental Investigation“, in Proceedings of the 36th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, Orlando, USA, 2018. PDF
Scheel, M., Kleyman, G., Tatar, A., Brake, M. R. W., Peter, S., Noël, J.-P., Allen, M. S. and Krack, M.: “System Identification of Jointed Structures: Nonlinear Modal Testing vs. State-Space Model Identification“, in Proceedings of the 36th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, Orlando, USA, 2018. PDF
Peter, S., Scheel, M., Krack, M. and Leine, R.I.: "Experimental Frequency Response Synthesis for Nonlinear Systems", Proceedings of ENOC, Budapest, Hungary, 2017. 2 pages PDF
Scheel, M., Peter, S., Leine, R.I. and Krack, M.: "Towards Experimental Nonlinear Modal analysis of Systems with Nonlinear Damping", Proceedings of ENOC, Budapest, Hungary, 2017. 2 pages PDF
Peter, S. and Leine, R.I.: "Experimental nonlinear modal analysis using Phase-Locked-Loop", Proceedings of the 6 th International Conference on Nonlinear Vibrations, Localization and Energy Transfer, Liège, Belgium, 2016. 2 pages PDF
Peter, S., Riethmüller, R. and Leine, R.I.: "Tracking of Backbone Curves of Nonlinear Systems using Phase-Locked-Loops" in Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume 1, Proceedings of the 34th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2016, Eds. Kerschen, G., Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series, Springer. PDF
Gross, J., Seeger, B., Peter, S., and Reuss, P..: "Applying the Transmission Simulator Techniques to the Ampair 600 Wind Turbine Testbed" in Dynamics of Coupled Structures, Volume 4, Proceedings of the 34th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2016, Eds. Allen, M., Mayes, R., Rixen, D., Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series, Springer, Cham, pp. 105-115, 2016.
Peter, S., Grundler, A., Reuss, P., Gaul, L. and Leine, R. I. : "Towards Finite Element Model Updating Based on Nonlinear Normal Modes" in Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume 1, Proceedings of the 33rd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2015, Eds. Kerschen, G., Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series, Springer, Cham, pp. 209-217, 2016. PDF
Peter, S., Schreyer, F., Reuss, P. and Gaul, L. :"Consideration of local stiffening and clearance nonlinearities in coupled systems using a generalized Harmonic Balance Method", Proc. ISMA, Leuven, 2014. PDF
Peter, S., Reuss, P. and Gaul, L.. : " Identification of Sub- and Higher Harmonic Vibrations in Vibro-Impact Systems" in Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume 2, Proceedings of the 32nd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2014, Eds. Kerschen, G., Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series, Springer, Cham, pp. 131-140, 2014.
Reuss, P., Kruse, S., Peter, S., Morlock, F. and Gaul, L.. : " Identification of Nonlinear Joint Characteristic in Dynamic Substructuring" in Topics in Experimental Dynamic Substructuring, Volume 2, Proceedings of the 31st IMAC, A Conference on Structural Dynamics, 2013, Eds. Allen, M., Mayes, R., Rixen, D., Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series, Springer, New York, NY, pp. 27-36, 2013.
Dipl.-Ing. Frederic Schreyer
Structural dynamics
Journal Publications:
Peter, S., Schreyer, F. and Leine, R.I.: “A method for numerical and experimental nonlinear modal analysis of nonsmooth systems”, in Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 120, pp. 793-807, 2019. PDF
Schreyer, F. and Leine, R.I.: "A Mixed Shooting–Harmonic balance method for unilaterally constrained mechanical systems", in Archive of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. LXIII, No. 2, pp. 297-313, 2016. PDF
Proceedings:
Schreyer, F. and Leine R.I. : “Combined frequency-time reduction methods for calculating periodic solutions of unilaterally constrained systems”, IUTAM Symposium on Model Order Reduction of Coupled Systems (MORCOS 2018), Stuttgart, Germany, 2018. 2 pages. PDF
Schreyer, F., Peter, S. and Leine, R. I.: “Experimental and Numerical Nonlinear Modal Analysis of a Beam with Impact: Part I – Numerical Investigation“, in Proceedings of the 36th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, Orlando, USA, 2018. PDF
Peter, S., Schreyer, F. and Leine, R. I.: “Experimental and Numerical Nonlinear Modal Analysis of a Beam with Impact: Part II – Experimental Investigation“, in Proceedings of the 36th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, Orlando, USA, 2018. PDF
Schreyer, F. and Leine, R.I.: "Mixed Shooting-HBM: a periodic solution solver for unilaterally constrained systems", Proc. IMSD, Montréal, Canada, 2016. PDF
Schreyer, F. and Leine, R.I.: "Finding Periodic Solutions of Forced Systems with Local Nonlinearities: A Mixed
Shooting Harmonic Balance Method", Proc. IDETC/CIE, 2015. PDF
Leine, R.I. and Schreyer, F.: "A Mixed Shooting and Harmonic Balance Method for Mechanical Systems with Dry
Friction or other Local Nonlinearities", in Proceedings of the ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multibody Dynamics, Barcelona, Spain, 2015. PDF
Schreyer, F., Gross, J., Reuss, P., Junge, M. and Schoenenborn, H.: "Consideration of Interface Damping in Shrouded Mistuned Turbine Blades", 2014. PDF
Peter, S., Schreyer, F., Reuss, P. and Gaul, L. :"Consideration of local stiffening and clearance nonlinearities in coupled systems using a generalized Harmonic Balance Method", Proc. ISMA, Leuven, 2014. PDF