The project "Life Cycle Technologies for Hybrid Structures" (LCT) aims at the life cycle oriented design of multi-material components. While previous projects in this field have focused primarily on the development and manufacture of the components, the project will examine in greater detail the use and end-of-life options with the aid of targeted condition monitoring. An important component is a holistic analysis and evaluation under consideration of technical, economic and ecological objectives.
The aim of the project is to develop methods and enable technologies for the design and configuration of components in multi-material construction with an integrated, holistic view of technical, economic and ecological objectives over the entire life cycle of the component ("Life Cycle Engineering"). The focus is on the component utilization phase as well as repair, reconditioning and reconditioning at the end of the component's life. By using suitable methods, it will be demonstrated how a holistic evaluation and improvement - also taking into account changing boundary conditions - can be implemented.
Besides the development of test methods for hybrid materials for ageing and durability tests, the aim of the ifs is the development of a non-destructive testing technique for hybrid materials. Furthermore, the development of repair concepts and methods for hybrid materials as well as the simulation of hybrid materials under consideration of ageing influences is carried out.
