PhD position on Compression-Dominant 3D-Printed Concrete Structural Systems for Buildings
PhD position on Compression-Dominant 3D-Printed Concrete Structural Systems for Buildings
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17-03-2025
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Job Description
Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cuttingedge research Empas around 1100 employees make essential contributions to the wellbeing of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
Our Structural Engineering Research Laboratory develops new materials systems and manufacturing technics for civil infrastructure use. It is one of the biggest and most uptodate structural laboratories in Europe equipped with excellent testing facilities required for largescale experiments. Some of its research endeavors to resolve open issues/questions related to 3D concrete printing. The primary goal is to develop innovative and attractive solutions for the problems hindering the widescale adoption of digital fabrication methods in the construction industry.
With over 350 laboratories and research groups on campus EPFL is one of Europes most innovative and productive scientific institutions. Ranked top 3 in Europe and top 20 worldwide in many scientific rankings EPFL has attracted the best researchers in their fields. The Schools unique structure fosters transdisciplinary research and promotes partnerships with other institutions. It continuously combines fundamental research and engineering. PhD students at EPFL benefit from unique skills and excellent infrastructure to conduct their research.
This PhD position is advertised within the framework of CARBCOMN project which is a collaborative project funded by the European Innovation Council (Horizon EIC 2023 involving a consortium of 11 research and industry partners across Europe. The aim of CARBCOMN is to develop a decarbonized construction system for loadbearing concrete buildings and infrastructure.
Your tasks
In this project you will focus on structural form finding of compressiondominated structural systems for buildings. The structural system will be composed of discrete blocks made up of 3D printed concrete. Compressiondominant behavior will be achieved by designing an optimized structural form that directs forces primarily into compression paths minimizing tensile stresses. This behavior will be further enhanced through mechanically induced compression using ironbased shape memory alloy (FeSMA) reinforcement.
You will perform the following tasks:
- Topology optimization of discrete blocks to ensure materialefficient design
- Investigation of the mechanical strength characteristics of discrete blocks with smallscale experiments
- Development of innovative joining techniques for discrete blocks with a focus on potential for deconstruction
- Largescale experimental testing of compression dominant structural systems under quasistatic loading
Your profile
You have a Masters degree in structural engineering with a strong background in structural formfinding and topology optmization. Experience or interest in 3D concrete printing is also important. Additional skills including experience in small and largescale experimental testing finite element modeling and knowledge of shape memory alloys would be an advantage. A strong desire and motivation to find cuttingedge and innovative solutions in the field of structural engineering are essential. You have a clear interest in working in an applicationoriented research environment in close collaboration with our industrial and academic partners. Good knowledge of English (oral and written) is mandatory knowledge of German would be an advantage.
Our offer
We offer a multifaceted challenging and fully funded Ph.D. position for 48 months in a modern research environment with excellent infrastructure. The position is available as soon as possible but should be filled by no later than April 1 2025.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation CV certificates diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by email and by post will not be considered.
PatriciaNitzsche Stv. Leiterin Human Resources / Dep. Head Human Resources
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