Refereed journal articles


Swarm reinforcement learning for adaptive mesh refinement
Freymuth, N.; Dahlinger, P.; Würth, T.; Reisch, S.; Kärger, L.; Neumann, G.
2024. Advances in Neural Information Processing Systems, 36 S
On the Averaging and Closure of Fiber Orientation Tensors in Virtual Process Chains
Krauß, C.; Bauer, J. K.; Mitsch, J.; Böhlke, T.; Kärger, L.
2024. Journal of Elasticity. doi:10.1007/s10659-024-10050-3
Rheological characterization and macroscopic modeling and simulation of the molding process of a PA6 Glass Mat Thermoplastic (GMT)
Dörr, D.; Singh-Heer, N.; Gergely, R. C. R.; Schreyer, L.; Henning, F.; Straatman, A. G.; Hrymak, A.
2024. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 176, Art.-Nr. 107780. doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2023.107780
A model for permeability in fibre-reinforced plastics
Sherratt, A.; Ghazimoradi, M.; Montesano, J.; Straatman, A. G.; DeGroot, C. T.; Henning, F.
2023. Transactions of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, 47 (4), 521 – 531. doi:10.1139/tcsme-2022-0084
Membrane behavior of uni- and bidirectional non-crimp fabrics in off-axis-tension tests
Schäfer, B.; Zheng, R.; Naouar, N.; Kärger, L.
2023. International Journal of Material Forming, 16 (6), Art.-Nr.: 68. doi:10.1007/s12289-023-01792-x
Experimental and predictive analysis of the molding behavior of a PA6 glass mat thermoplastic (GMT)
Dörr, D.; Singh-Heer, N.; Xu, C.; Chang, T.; Clement-Thorne, B.; Gergely, R. C. R.; Okonski, D.; Henning, F.; Straatman, A. G.; Hrymak, A.
2023. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 129 (3-4), 1159–1173. doi:10.1007/s00170-023-12017-5
CAE-Simulationskette zur Werkzeug- und Prozessauslegung von Carbonfaser-SMC-Bauteilen
Gorde, S. S.; Krauß, C.; Bartkowiak, M.; Kärger, L.
2023. NAFEMS Online-Magazin, (65), 39–48
A hyperelastic material model considering biaxial coupling of tension–compression and shear for the forming simulation of woven fabrics
Schäfer, F.; Werner, H. O.; Henning, F.; Kärger, L.
2023. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 165, Art.-Nr.: 107323. doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2022.107323
A probabilistic virtual process chain to quantify process-induced uncertainties in Sheet Molding Compounds
Meyer, N.; Gajek, S.; Görthofer, J.; Hrymak, A.; Kärger, L.; Henning, F.; Schneider, M.; Böhlke, T.
2023. Composites Part B: Engineering, 249, Art.-Nr.: 110380. doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2022.110380
Approaching Polycarbonate as an LFT-D Material: Processing and Mechanical Properties
Schelleis, C.; Scheuring, B. M.; Liebig, W. V.; Hrymak, A. N.; Henning, F.
2023. Polymers, 15 (9), 2041. doi:10.3390/polym15092041
Permeability and fabric compaction in forming of fiber metal laminates
Kruse, M.; Poppe, C. T.; Henning, F.; Ben Khalifa, N.
2023. Journal of Composite Materials, 002199832311757. doi:10.1177/00219983231175725
Influence of fiber breakage on flow behavior in fiber length- and orientation-dependent injection molding simulations
Wittemann, F.; Kärger, L.; Henning, F.
2022. Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics, 310, 104950. doi:10.1016/j.jnnfm.2022.104950
On the Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) Infiltration of Fiber-Reinforced Composites made by Tailored Fiber Placement
Bittrich, L.; Seuffert, J.; Dietrich, S.; Uhlig, K.; Lisboa, T. de V.; Kärger, L.; Spickenheuer, A.
2022. Polymers, 14 (22), Art.-Nr.: 4873. doi:10.3390/polym14224873
Flow-induced fiber displacement in non-bindered UD-NCF during Wet Compression Molding – Analysis and implications for process control
Albrecht, F.; Poppe, C.; Tiemann, T.; Sauerwein, V.; Rosenberg, P.; Henning, F.
2022. Composites Science and Technology, 228, Art.-Nr.: 109574. doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2022.109574
Formability Assessment of Variable Geometries Using Machine Learning - Analysis of the Influence of the Database
Zimmerling, C.; Fengler, B.; Kärger, L.
2022. Key Engineering Materials, 926, 2247–2257. doi:10.4028/p-1o0007
Tensor interpolation in virtual manufacturing chains for fiber reinforced composites
Krauß, C.; Kärger, L.
2022. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 226, Article no: 107378. doi:10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2022.107378
Experimental and Numerical Analysis of SMC Compression Molding in Confined Regions : A Comparison of Simulation Approaches
Rothenhäusler, F.; Meyer, N.; Wehler, S.; Hohberg, M.; Gude, M.; Henning, F.; Kärger, L.
2022. Journal of composites science, 6 (3), Art.-Nr.: 68. doi:10.3390/jcs6030068
Analytical modeling and investigation of constrained layer damping in hybrid laminates based on a unified plate formulation
Jackstadt, A.; Liebig, W. V.; Kärger, L.
2022. International journal of mechanical sciences, 216 (216), Art.Nr.: 106964. doi:10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2021.106964
Investigation of the Membrane Behavior of UD-NCF in Macroscopic Forming Simulations
Schäfer, B.; Haas, S.; Boisse, P.; Kärger, L.
2022. Key Engineering Materials, 926, 1413–1422. doi:10.4028/p-2977b4
Towards 3D Process Simulation for In-Situ Hybridization of Fiber-Metal-Laminates (FML)
Poppe, C. T.; Werner, H. O.; Kruse, M.; Chen, H.; Ben Khalifa, N.; Henning, F.; Kärger, L.
2022. Key Engineering Materials, 926, 1399–1412. doi:10.4028/p-cr2tco
Prediction of Gaps in Automated Tape Laying and Their Influence on Porosity in Consolidated Laminates
Link, T.; Rosenberg, P.; Henning, F.
2022. Journal of Composites Science, 6 (7), Art.Nr. 207. doi:10.3390/jcs6070207
Advances in composite forming through 25 years of ESAFORM
Boisse, P.; Akkerman, R.; Carlone, P.; Kärger, L.; Lomov, S. V.; Sherwood, J. A.
2022. International Journal of Material Forming, 15 (3), 39. doi:10.1007/s12289-022-01682-8
Systematic Approach for Finite Element Analysis of Thermoplastic Impregnated 3D Filament Winding Structures—Advancements and Validation
Haas, J.; Aberle, D.; Krüger, A.; Beck, B.; Eyerer, P.; Kärger, L.; Henning, F.
2022. Journal of Composites Science, 6 (3), Art.-Nr.: 98. doi:10.3390/jcs6030098
The Direct Sandwich Composite Molding (D-SCM) Process: Sandwich Manufacturing and Characterization
Behnisch, F.; Brütsch, J.; Werner, H. O.; Henning, F.
2022. Journal of Composites Science, 6 (3), Art.-Nr.: 81. doi:10.3390/jcs6030081
Hybrid material additive manufacturing: interlocking interfaces for fused filament fabrication on laser powder bed fusion substrates
Englert, L.; Heuer, A.; Engelskirchen, M. K.; Frölich, F.; Dietrich, S.; Liebig, W. V.; Kärger, L.; Schulze, V.
2022. Virtual and Physical Prototyping, 17 (3), 508–527. doi:10.1080/17452759.2022.2048228
Optimisation of manufacturing process parameters for variable component geometries using reinforcement learning
Zimmerling, C.; Poppe, C.; Stein, O.; Kärger, L.
2022. Materials and Design, 214, Art.-Nr.: 110423. doi:10.1016/j.matdes.2022.110423
Modeling the Mullins effect of rubbers used in constrained‐layer damping applications
Jackstadt, A.; Frölich, F.; Weidenmann, K.; Kärger, L.
2021. Proceedings in applied mathematics and mechanics, 21 (1), e202100098. doi:10.1002/pamm.202100098
Micro-Scale Permeability Characterization of Carbon Fiber Composites Using Micrograph Volume Elements
Seuffert, J.; Bittrich, L.; Cardoso de Oliveira, L.; Spickenheuer, A.; Kärger, L.
2021. Frontiers in Materials, 8, Art. Nr.: 745084. doi:10.3389/fmats.2021.745084
Simplified modeling of electromagnets for dynamic simulation of transient effects for a synchronous electric motor
Bechler, F.; Kesten, J.; Wittemann, F.; Henning, F.; Doppelbauer, M.; Eberhard, P.
2021. International Journal of Mechanical System Dynamics, 1 (1), 89–95. doi:10.1002/msd2.12005
Extension of an analytical solution of a unified formulation to the frequency response of composite plates with viscoelastic layers
Jackstadt, A.; Kärger, L.
2021. Proceedings in applied mathematics and mechanics, 20 (1), Art.-Nr.: e202000234. doi:10.1002/pamm.202000234
Experimental and numerical analysis of mold filling in rotational molding
Nieschlag, J.; Seuffert, J.; Strack, D.; Friedmann, M.; Kärger, L.; Henning, F.; Fleischer, J.
2021. Journal of Composites Science, 5 (11), 289. doi:10.3390/jcs5110289
Modeling Short-Range Interactions in Concentrated Newtonian Fiber Bundle Suspensions
Meyer, N.; Hrymak, A. N.; Kärger, L.
2021. International Polymer Processing, 36 (3), 255–263. doi:10.1515/ipp-2020-4051
Wide Scale Characterization and Modeling of the Vibration and Damping Behavior of CFRP-Elastomer-Metal Laminates—Comparison and Discussion of Different Test Setups
Sessner, V.; Liebig, W. V.; Jackstadt, A.; Schmid, D.; Ehrig, T.; Holeczek, K.; Gräbner, N.; Kostka, P.; Wagner, U. von; Weidenmann, K. A.; Kärger, L.
2021. Applied composite materials, 28 (5), 1715–1746. doi:10.1007/s10443-021-09934-7
Development of a reactive polyurethane foam system for the direct sandwich composite molding (D-SCM) process
Behnisch, F.; Lichtner, V.; Henning, F.; Rosenberg, P.
2021. Journal of Composites Science, 5 (4), 104. doi:10.3390/jcs5040104
A 3D process simulation model for wet compression moulding
Poppe, C. T.; Krauß, C.; Albrecht, F.; Kärger, L.
2021. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 145, Art.-Nr.: 106379. doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2021.106379
Experimental and numerical investigations of pressure-controlled resin transfer molding (PC-RTM)
Seuffert, J.; Rosenberg, P.; Kärger, L.; Henning, F.; Kothmann, M. H.; Deinzer, G.
2020. Advanced manufacturing: polymer & composites science, 6 (3), 154–163. doi:10.1080/20550340.2020.1805689
Direct Bundle Simulation approach for the compression molding process of Sheet Molding Compound
Meyer, N.; Schöttl, L.; Bretz, L.; Hrymak, A. N.; Kärger, L.
2020. Composites / A, 132, Article: 105809. doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2020.105809
A novel approach for segmenting and mapping of local fiber orientation of continuous fiber-reinforced composite laminates based on volumetric images
Schöttl, L.; Dörr, D.; Pinter, P.; Weidenmann, K. A.; Elsner, P.; Kärger, L.
2020. NDT & E international, 110, Art.-Nr.: 102194. doi:10.1016/j.ndteint.2019.102194
On the applicability of thermoforming characterization and simulation approaches to glass mat thermoplastic composites
Dörr, D.; Gergely, R.; Ivanov, S.; Kärger, L.; Henning, F.; Hrymak, A.
2020. Procedia manufacturing, 47, 118–125. doi:10.1016/j.promfg.2020.04.148
Material modeling in forming simulation of three-dimensional fiber-metal-laminates - A parametric study
Werner, H. O.; Poppe, C.; Henning, F.; Kärger, L.
2020. Procedia manufacturing, 47, 154–161. doi:10.1016/j.promfg.2020.04.160
Parameter Identification of Fiber Orientation Models Based on Direct Fiber Simulation with Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics
Meyer, N.; Saburow, O.; Hohberg, M.; Hrymak, A. N.; Henning, F.; Kärger, L.
2020. Journal of composites science, 4 (2), 77. doi:10.3390/jcs4020077
Virtual Product Development Using Simulation Methods and AI
Zimmerling, C.; Poppe, C.; Kärger, L.
2019. Lightweight Design worldwide, 12 (6), 12–19. doi:10.1007/s41777-019-0064-x
Virtuelle Produktentwicklung mittels Simulationsmethoden und KI
Zimmerling, C.; Poppe, C.; Kärger, L.
2019. Lightweight design, 12 (6), 12–19. doi:10.1007/s35725-019-0069-8
Application of a mixed variational higher order plate theory towards understanding the deformation behavior of hybrid laminates
Jackstadt, A.; Liebig, W. V.; Sessner, V.; Weidenmann, K. A.; Kärger, L.
2019. Proceedings in applied mathematics and mechanics, 19 (1), e201900048. doi:10.1002/pamm.201900048
Frequency domain modelling of transversely isotropic viscoelastic fibre-reinforced plastics
Liebig, W. V.; Jackstadt, A.; Sessner, V.; Weidenmann, K. A.; Kärger, L.
2019. Composites science and technology, 180, 101–110. doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2019.04.019
Manufacturing uncertainties and resulting robustness of optimized patch positions on continuous-discontinuous fiber reinforced polymer structures
Fengler, B.; Schäferling, M.; Schäfer, B.; Bretz, L.; Lanza, G.; Häfner, B.; Hrymak, A.; Kärger, L.
2019. Hospital physician, 213, 47–57. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.01.063
Experimental and Numerical Determination of the Local Fiber Volume Content of Unidirectional Non-Crimp Fabrics with Forming Effects
Galkin, S.; Kunze, E.; Kärger, L.; Böhm, R.; Gude, M.
2019. Journal of composites science, 3 (1), Article: 19. doi:10.3390/jcs3010019
Development of a modular draping test bench for analysis of infiltrated woven fabrics in wet compression molding
Albrecht, F.; Zimmerling, C.; Poppe, C.; Kärger, L.; Henning, F.
2019. Key engineering materials, 809, 35–40. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.809.35
Experimental and numerical study of the spring-in of angled brackets manufactured using different resins and fiber textiles
Bernath, A.; Groh, F.; Exner, W.; Hühne, C.; Henning, F.
2019. Journal of composite materials, 53 (28-30), 4173–4188. doi:10.1177/0021998319855423
Virtual process chain of sheet molding compound: Development, validation and perspectives
Görthofer, J.; Meyer, N.; Pallicity, T. D.; Schöttl, L.; Trauth, A.; Schemmann, M.; Hohberg, M.; Pinter, P.; Elsner, P.; Henning, F.; Hrymak, A.; Seelig, T.; Weidenmann, K.; Kärger, L.; Böhlke, T.
2019. Composites / B, 169, 133–147. doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.04.001
Damping Characterization of Hybrid Carbon Fiber Elastomer Metal Laminates using Experimental and Numerical Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
Sessner, V.; Jackstadt, A.; Liebig, W.; Kärger, L.; Weidenmann, K.
2019. Journal of composites science, 3 (1), 3. doi:10.3390/jcs3010003
Fast processing and continuous simulation of automotive structural composite components
Henning, F.; Kärger, L.; Dörr, D.; Schirmaier, F. J.; Seuffert, J.; Bernath, A.
2019. Composites science and technology, 171, 261–279. doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2018.12.007
Enhanced Transient Hot Bridge Method Using a Finite Element Analysis
Gaiser, J.; Stripf, M.; Henning, F.
2019. International journal of thermophysics, 40 (1), Art. Nr.: 12. doi:10.1007/s10765-018-2476-y
Numerical and experimental investigations of the damping behaviour of hybrid CFRP-elastomer-metal laminates
Liebig, W. V.; Sessner, V.; Weidenmann, K. A.; Kärger, L.
2018. Composite Structures, 202, 1109–1113. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.05.051
Nozzle clogging factors during fused filament fabrication of spherical particle filled polymers
Beran, T.; Mulholland, T.; Henning, F.; Rudolph, N.; Osswald, T. A.
2018. Additive manufacturing, 23, 206–214. doi:10.1016/j.addma.2018.08.009
Forming optimisation embedded in a CAE chain to assess and enhance the structural performance of composite components
Kärger, L.; Galkin, S.; Zimmerling, C.; Dörr, D.; Linden, J.; Oeckerath, A.; Wolf, K.
2018. Composite structures, 192, 143–152. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.02.041
Numerical and experimental investigation of manufacturing and performance of metal inserts embedded in CFRP
Muth, M.; Schwennen, J.; Bernath, A.; Seuffert, J.; Weidenmann, K. A.; Fleischer, J.; Henning, F.
2018. Production engineering, 12 (2), 141–152. doi:10.1007/s11740-018-0829-9
Simulation of Reinforced Reactive Injection Molding with the Finite Volume Method
Wittemann, F.; Maertens, R.; Bernath, A.; Hohberg, M.; Kärger, L.; Henning, F.
2018. Journal of composites science, 2 (1), Aritcle no: 5. doi:10.3390/jcs2010005
Simulating Mold Filling in Compression Resin Transfer Molding (CRTM) Using a Three-Dimensional Finite-Volume Formulation
Seuffert, J.; Kärger, L.; Henning, F.
2018. Journal of composites science, 2 (2), Article: 23. doi:10.3390/jcs2020023
Experimental and numerical investigation of the shear behaviour of infiltrated woven fabrics
Poppe, C.; Dörr, D.; Henning, F.; Kärger, L.
2018. Composites / A, 114, 327–337. doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2018.08.018
Simplified phenomenological model of the nonlinear behavior of FRPs under combined stress states
Galkin, S.; Schirmaier, F. J.; Kärger, L.
2018. Journal of composite materials, 52 (4), 475–485. doi:10.1177/0021998317709332
An Iterative Approach for the Determination of Tailored Blanks for Waste-Free Composite Forming by Means of FE Forming Simulation
Dörr, D.; Lipowsky, L.; Schirmaier, F. J.; Kärger, L.; Henning, F.
2017. International journal of automotive composites, 3 (2-4, SI), 323–338. doi:10.1504/IJAUTOC.2017.091427
A Direct Process to Reuse Dry Fiber Production Waste for Recycled Carbon Fiber Bulk Molding Compounds
Saburow, O.; Huether, J.; Maertens, R.; Trauth, A.; Kechaou, Y.; Henning, F.; Weidenmann, K. A.
2017. Procedia CIRP, 66, 265–270. doi:10.1016/j.procir.2017.03.280
Virtual characterization and macroscopic material modeling of a carbon fiber-reinforced PA6 UD composite
Rösner, A. M.; Kärger, L.; Henning, F.
2017. Journal of composite materials, 51 (21), 3075–3086. doi:10.1177/0021998316681186
A Benchmark Study of Finite Element Codes for Forming Simulation of Thermoplastic UD-Tapes
Dörr, D.; Brymerski, W.; Ropers, S.; Leutz, D.; Joppich, T.; Kärger, L.; Henning, F.
2017. Procedia CIRP, 66, 101–106. doi:10.1016/j.procir.2017.03.223
Evaluation of the physical mechanisms of adhesively bonded metal-based hybrid material systems under tensile loading
Hummelberger, D.; Kärger, L.; Weidenmann, K. A.; Staeves, J.; Henning, F.
2017. Materials and design, 132, 215–224. doi:10.1016/j.matdes.2017.07.001
Design concept of a lightweight electric motor casing with support from thermomechanical simulations
Müller, T.; Blazek, G.; Henning, F.
2016. International journal of automotive composites, 2 (2), 167–186. doi:10.1504/IJAUTOC.2016.082047
Hexaphenoxycyclotriphosphazene as FR for CFR anionic PA6 via T-RTM : A study of mechanical and thermal properties
Höhne, C.-C.; Wendel, R.; Käbisch, B.; Anders, T.; Henning, F.; Kroke, E.
2016. Fire and materials, 41 (4), 291–306. doi:10.1002/fam.2375
Experimental and numerical analysis of bolt-loaded open-hole laminates reinforced by winded carbon rovings
Botzkowski, T.; Galkin, S.; Wagner, S.; Sikora, S. P.; Kärger, L.
2016. Composite structures, 141, 194–202. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2016.01.057
Accurate Cure Modeling for Isothermal Processing of Fast Curing Epoxy Resins
Bernath, A.; Kärger, L.; Henning, F.
2016. Polymers, 8 (11), 390. doi:10.3390/polym8110390
Development and validation of a CAE chain for unidirectional fibre reinforced composite components
Kärger, L.; Bernath, A.; Fritz, F.; Galkin, S.; Magagnato, D.; Oeckerath, A.; Schön, A.; Henning, F.
2015. Composite structures, 132, 350–358. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2015.05.047
Experimental characterization to determine the influence of different binder systems to the preform permeability during RTM manufacturing
Magagnato, D.; Thoma, B.; Henning, F.
2015. Zeitschrift Kunststofftechnik / Journal of Plastics Technology, 11 (4), 256–270. doi:10.3139/O999.03042015
Leichtbau leicht gemacht - Wirtschaftliche Herstellung von Faserverbundwerkstoff-Teilen
Thoma, B.; Henning, F.
2010. Plastverarbeiter, (10), 140–141
Investigations on imperfection sensitivity and deduction of improved knock-down factors for unstiffened CFRP cylindrical shells
Degenhardt, R.; Kling, A.; Bethge, A.; Orf, J.; Kärger, L.; Zimmermann, R.; Rohwer, K.; Calvi, A.
2010. Composite Structures, 92 (8), 1939–1946. doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2009.12.014
Evaluation of Impact Assessment Methodologies. Part I: Applied Methods
Kärger, L.; Baaran, J.; Gunnion, A.; Thomson, R.
2009. Composites Part B, 40 (1), 65–70
Evaluation of Impact Assessment Methodologies Part II: Experimental Validation
Kärger, L.; Baaran, J.; Gunnion, A.; Thomson, R.
2009. Composites Part B, 40 (1), 71–76
Efficient simulation of low-velocity impacts on composite sandwich panels
Kärger, L.; Baaran, J.; Teßmer, J.
2008. Computers and Structures, 86 (9), 988–996
Efficient prediction of composite damage resistance and damage tolerance
Baaran, J.; Kärger, L.; Wetzel, A.
2008. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 222 (2), 179–188
Rapid simulation of impacts on composite sandwich panels inducing barely visible damage
Kärger, L.; Baaran, J.; Teßmer, J.
2007. Composite Structures, 79 (4), 527–534
Stiffness and failure behaviour of folded sandwich cores under combined transverse shear and compression
Kintscher, M.; Kärger, L.; Wetzel, A.; Hartung, D.
2007. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 38 (5), 1288–1295
A three-layered sandwich element with improved transverse shear stiffness and stresses based on FSDT
Kärger, L.; Wetzel, A.; Rolfes, R.; Rohwer, K.
2006. Computers and Structures, 84 (13-14), 843–854
Evaluation of two finite element formulations for a rapid 3D stress analysis of sandwich structures
Wetzel, A.; Kärger, L.; Rolfes, R.; Rohwer, K.
2005. Computers and Structures, 83 (19-20), 843–854