Centre des Matériaux
Pierre-Marie Fourt
Pierre-Marie Fourt
Lecture
Bio-based aerogels: new eco-friendly porous materials for thermal insulation and controlled release
| Area of expertise | Mechanics |
| Doctoral School | ISMME - Systems Engineering, Materials, Mechanics, Energy |
| Supervisor | M. Jacques BESSON |
| Research unit | Centre of materials |
| Starting date | October 1st 2025 |
| Keywords | Materials science, fast dynamics, fracture mechanics, steel, damage models, finite element simulations |
| Abstract | It is essential to develop simulation tools for the perforation of metal plates, in order to guarantee their integrity. Current simulations can adequately reproduce the fact that these plates do or do not perforate, but the detailed understanding and precise simulation of the various failure modes observed could be improved. It also seems difficult to extrapolate these models with confidence to areas of operation that have not been studied experimentally. The aim of this thesis is therefore to be able to propose a physics-based model that can reproduce the different modes of failure, as a function of important parameters such as plate thickness, impact speed, angle of incidence, and the presence or absence of stiffeners. This will require a study of the influence of strain rate on damage mechanisms and cracking, coupled with a selection of suitable numerical methods and behaviour and fracture models. Multi-scale mechanical and microstructural characterisations will therefore be carried out using advanced testing methods, feeding into the development of simulations on HPC computing clusters. |
| Profile | Good knowlegde of the mechanics of materials – Knowlegde of metalurgy – Python, C++, Fortran programming. Applicants should supply the following : • a detailed resume • a copy of the identity card or passport • a covering letter explaining the applicant’s motivation for the position • detailed exam results • two references : the name and contact details of at least two people who could be contacted • to provide an appreciation of the candidate • Your notes of M1, M2 • level of English equivalent TOEIC to be sent to recrutement_these@mat.mines-paristech.fr |
| Funding | Partenariat d'entreprises ou d'associations |
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