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We are delighted to announce the graduation of Dr.-Ing. Maximilian Ries. In his thesis “Characterization and modeling of polymer nanocomposites across the scales,” Maximilian introduces a methodology to derive continuum mechanical models for polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) based on molecular dynamics...

The 7th International Conference on Computational Modelling of Fracture and Failure of Materials and Structures (CFRAC) took place from 21. to 23. June 2023 in the beautiful city of Prague. FRASCAL organized a mini-symposium "Connecting scales and disciplines to model fracture" at CFRAC comprisin...

FRASCAL project focuses on what holds matter together at its core. Material fractures in planes, ships or trains can lead to catastrophes and cost lives - for example, the ICE train accident in Eschede 25 years ago was triggered by the fracture of a wheel tyre. In 13 projects, the Research Training ...