Projects per year
Organization profile
The activities of the group encompasses fundamental aspects of solid and computational mechanics, with a special research focus on advanced finite element modelling and other computational techniques, advanced optimization techniques, vibro-acoustics and noise, analysis, design and experimental characterization of advanced lightweight composite and sandwich structures, and finally computational modelling, design and experimental validation of complex mechanical systems.
Motivation
The principal objectives are to facilitate and strengthen the education, research, and development within “solid and computational mechanics” to promote the design, manufacturing, testing and validation of mechanical systems and products where low weight and/or cost, short design and development time, and high quality are important requirements.
Research
- Fundamental mechanics and solid mechanics
- Dynamics and fluid structure interactions
- Finite element analysis and other numerical methods
- Computer-aided engineering design
- Multidisciplinary design optimisation
- Vibro acoustics and noise
- Experimental characterisation of materials and structures
- Fibre reinforced polymer materials (FRP or ”composites”)
- Lightweight composite and sandwich structures
- Processing/manufacturing of polymer composites
- Design of welded metallic structures
- Modelling, design and experimental validation of complex mechanical systems
Virtual laboratory facilities
- Share holder in AAU super computing facility “Fyrkat” (6.3 TFlops; 672 dual core CPUs; 1.3 TB RAM ; 4.8 TB Hard disk)
- In-house developed software system for finite element analysis and design optimisation: The MUltidisciplinary Synthesis Tool (MUST)
- Access to the most widely used commercial codes for finite element analysis, rigid body dynamics, interactive motion simulation software, CAD, and finally composite material analysis systemsLaboratory Facilities
- Well-equipped laboratories for testing and characterization of materials and for testing of structural components and mechanical systems:
- Servo-hydraulic test machines (for dynamic and static testing)
- Full field measurements lab:
- Optical interferometric techniques: Photoelasticity, Double exposure holographic interferometry (HI), Moiré interferometry (MI), Electronic speckle pattern interferometry (ESPI)
- White light technique: Digital image corellation (DIC)
- Advanced equipment for strain gauge measurements in the laboratory as well as in the “field”
- Pressurised air gun facility for ballistic impact testing and high speed camera facilities
- Well equipped laboratory for modal and vibration analysis
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Profiles
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Shaoping Bai
- The Faculty of Engineering and Science - Professor
- Department of Materials and Production - Professor
- Physics and Mechanics - Professor
- Solid and Computational Mechanics - Professor
- Center for Rehabilitation Robotics
Person: VIP
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Brian Lau Verndal Bak
- The Faculty of Engineering and Science - Associate Professor
- Department of Materials and Production - Associate Professor
- Physics and Mechanics - Associate Professor
- Cracks in Composite Structures - Associate Professor
- Solid and Computational Mechanics - Associate Professor
- AI for the People
Person: VIP
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Felix Balser
- The Faculty of Engineering and Science - Research assistant
- Department of Materials and Production - Research assistant
- Physics and Mechanics - Research assistant
- Solid and Computational Mechanics - Research assistant
Person: VIP
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AIOLOS: Affordable and Innovative Manufacturing of Large Composites
Bak, B. L. V., Lindgaard, E., Lund, E., Mosbjerg Jensen, S. & Thai, A. F.
01/04/2021 → 31/03/2024
Project: Research
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Center for Rehabilitation Robotics
Struijk, L. N. S. A., Dremstrup, K., Jochumsen, M. R., Moeslund, T. B., Rasmussen, J., Gaihede, M., Obál, I., Bai, S., Bak, T., Kanstrup, A. M., Vinge, L., Mohammadi, M., Bengtson, S. H., Kobbelgaard, F. V., Kæseler, R. L., Thøgersen, M., Leerskov, K., Bentsen, B., Johansen, D., Pálsdóttir, Á. A. & Kirtas, O.
24/03/2021 → …
Project: Research
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Intelligent Hybrid Light Weight Tendon Based Exoskeleton for Severely Disabled Individuals
Struijk, L. N. S. A., Dremstrup, K., Mohammadi, M., Jochumsen, M. R., Moeslund, T. B., Rasmussen, J., Gaihede, M., Kanstrup, A. M., Bak, T., Bai, S., Obál, I. & Vinge, L.
24/03/2021 → …
Project: Research
Research output
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Computer Vision-Based Adaptive Semi-Autonomous Control of an Upper Limb Exoskeleton for Individuals with Tetraplegia
Bengtson, S. H., Thøgersen, M., Mohammadi, M., Kobbelgaard, F. V., Gull, M. A., Struijk, L. N. S. A., Bak, T. & Moeslund, T. B., 26 Apr 2022, In: Applied Sciences. 12, 9Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Open Access -
Discrete material optimization of composite structures subjected to initial excitation for minimum residual vibration
Niu, B., Feng, N., Lund, E. & Leng, Y., Apr 2022, In: Thin-Walled Structures. 173, p. 108901 108901.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Dynamic modeling of an upper limb hybrid exoskeleton for simulations of load-lifting assistance
Gull, M. A., Bak, T. & Bai, S., Mar 2022, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. 236, 5, p. 2147-2160 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Datasets
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Experimental data set for Effect of Variable Amplitude Block Loading on Intralaminar Crack Initiation and Propagation in Multidirectional GFRP Laminate
Bender, J. J. (Creator), Mosbjerg Jensen, S. (Contributor), Lindgaard, E. (Contributor) & Bak, B. L. V. (Contributor), Mendeley Data, 12 Mar 2021
DOI: 10.17632/d9p5gjdmsn.2, https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/d9p5gjdmsn
Dataset
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Data set from a 3D benchmark simulation of delamination in layered structures under quasi-static and fatigue loading
Carreras, L. (Creator), Turon, A. (Creator), Bak, B. L. V. (Creator), Lindgaard, E. (Creator), Renart, J. (Creator), de la Escalera, F. M. (Creator) & Essa, Y. (Creator), Mendeley Data, 13 Dec 2018
DOI: 10.17632/87r49xbrp3.1, https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/87r49xbrp3/1
Dataset
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Experimental data set from a benchmark test of delamination growth with varying crack growth rate and crack front shape under quasi-static and fatigue loading
Carreras, L. (Creator), Renart, J. (Creator), Turon, A. (Creator), Costa, J. (Creator), Bak, B. L. V. (Creator), Lindgaard, E. (Creator), de la Escalera, F. M. (Creator) & Essa, Y. (Creator), Mendeley Data, 29 Oct 2018
Dataset
Prizes
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best paper award
Bai, Shaoping (Recipient) & Christensen, S. (Recipient), 13 Sep 2018
Prize: Conference prizes
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Wearable Robotics Association's 2018 Innovation Challenge Grand Prize Winner (WearRAcon18)
Castro, Miguel Nobre (Recipient), Rasmussen, John (Recipient), Andersen, Michael Skipper (Recipient) & Bai, Shaoping (Recipient), 22 Mar 2018
Prize: Research, education and innovation prizes
Activities
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Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics (Journal)
Brian Lau Verndal Bak (Peer reviewer)
2021 → …Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Peer review of manuscripts › Research
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Composites and Advanced Materials (Journal)
Brian Lau Verndal Bak (Peer reviewer)
2021 → …Activity: Editorial work and peer review › Peer review of manuscripts › Research
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Characterization and Modeling of Woven Carbon Fiber Prepreg Plies for Automated Draping Processes
Christian Krogh (Lecturer)
10 Jan 2020Activity: Talks and presentations › Talks and presentations in private or public companies
Press / Media
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Læger hjælper lammede patienter med at flytte ting ved tankens kraft
Shaoping Bai & Strahinja Dosen
02/04/2022 → 03/04/2022
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Håndværkerne fik en smagsprøve på fremtiden ved rejsegilde til en kvart milliard
10/06/2021 → 15/06/2021
3 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Nordjysk innovationsfyrtårn tæt på målstregen
10/06/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media