Master Thesis Analysis of Nonlinear Gear Transmission Systems

Your tasks

The shaft‑gear‑bearing‑housing system represents a central configuration within gear transmission mechanisms. This research project aims to extend existing gear transmission dynamics with various nonlinearities, including bearing clearance and misalignment. A key objective is to analyze and assess the dynamic performance of the gear transmission.

• During your thesis, you will conduct a comprehensive literature review on the state‑of‑the‑art in nonlinear dynamic simulation of gears.
• Subsequently, you will implement nonlinear dynamic models utilizing the harmonic balance method.
• Furthermore, you will comparatively analyze the results obtained from employing various nonlinear modeling approaches.
• Finally, you will document and formally present your findings.

Your profile

• Education: Master studies in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Mechanics or comparable
• Experience and Knowledge: strong fundamentals in structural dynamics and numerical methods (FEM, time integration schemes)
• Personality and Working Practice: you independently conduct research with strong analytical skills and motivation, proactively contributing to the team while maintaining project oversight
• Languages: fluent in English

Contact & additional information

Start: according to prior agreement
Duration: 6 months

Requirement for this thesis is the enrollment at university. Please attach your CV, transcript of records, examination regulations and if indicated a valid work and residence permit.

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Need further information about the job?
Dr. Nils Brödling (Functional Department)
+49 711 811 48669

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