Kristin Qvale is an expert in energy absorption and fractures in aluminium components, such as the crash boxes in cars. The key to knowledge lies in the microstructures. Any change here affects the whole component’s behaviour.
Marcos Fernandez’s research brings us closer to that day when physical tests become history. His efforts also pave the way for safer cars, planes, ships, and other structures.
Last spring, she wrote the MSc thesis «Modeling and simulation of hypervelocity impact against debris shields for spacecraft protection». Now, The Norwegian Industrial Forum for Space Activities has awarded Rannveig Marie Færgestad the prize for the best space-related master’s thesis.
New Doctoral Dissertation: As he can simulate how the atoms behave when aluminium is deformed, Jonas Frafjord knows better than most that the devil is in the details.
In modern cars, adhesives are increasingly replacing traditional welding, screws and bolts. Research fellow John Fredrick Berntsen in SFI CASA creates virtual models on how different adhesives behave during, for example, a collision.