@article{VergePoettgenAltherretal.2016,
  author    = {Verg{\´e}, Angela and P{\"o}ttgen, Philipp and Altherr, Lena and Ederer, Thorsten and Pelz, Peter F.},
  title     = {Lebensdauer als Optimierungsziel: Algorithmische Struktursynthese am Beispiel eines hydrostatischen Getriebes},
  series = {O+P - {\"O}lhydraulik und Pneumatik},
  volume    = {60},
  journal   = {O+P - {\"O}lhydraulik und Pneumatik},
  number    = {1-2},
  editor    = {Greuloch, Ivo and Weber, Manfred and Meier, Miles},
  publisher = {Vereinigte Fachverl.},
  address   = {Mainz},
  issn      = {1614-9602},
  pages     = {114 -- 121},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Verf{\"u}gbarkeit und Nachhaltigkeit sind wichtige Anforderungen bei der Planung langlebiger technischer Systeme. Meist werden bei Lebensdaueroptimierungen lediglich einzelne Komponenten vordefinierter Systeme untersucht. Ob eine optimale Lebensdauer eine g{\"a}nzlich andere Systemvariante bedingt, wird nur selten hinterfragt. Technical Operations Research (TOR) erlaubt es, aus Obermengen technischer Systeme automatisiert die lebensdaueroptimale Systemstruktur auszuw{\"a}hlen. Der Artikel zeigt dies am Beispiel eines hydrostatischen Getriebes.},
  language  = {de}
}
@incollection{AltherrDoerigEdereretal.2017,
  author    = {Altherr, Lena and D{\"o}rig, Bastian and Ederer, Thorsten and Pelz, Peter Franz and Pfetsch, Marc and Wolf, Jan},
  title     = {A mixed-integer nonlinear program for the design of gearboxes},
  series = {Operations Research Proceedings 2016},
  booktitle = {Operations Research Proceedings 2016},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-319-55701-4},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-319-55702-1_31},
  pages     = {227 -- 233},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {Gearboxes are mechanical transmission systems that provide speed and torque conversions from a rotating power source. Being a central element of the drive train, they are relevant for the efficiency and durability of motor vehicles. In this work, we present a new approach for gearbox design: Modeling the design problem as a mixed-integer nonlinear program (MINLP) allows us to create gearbox designs from scratch for arbitrary requirements and—given enough time—to compute provably globally optimal designs for a given objective. We show how different degrees of freedom influence the runtime and present an exemplary solution.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AltherrBroetzDietrichetal.2018,
  author    = {Altherr, Lena and Br{\"o}tz, Nicolas and Dietrich, Ingo and Gally, Tristan and Geßner, Felix and Kloberdanz, Hermann and Leise, Philipp and Pelz, Peter Franz and Schlemmer, Pia and Schmitt, Andreas},
  title     = {Resilience in mechanical engineering - a concept for controlling uncertainty during design, production and usage phase of load-carrying structures},
  series = {Applied Mechanics and Materials},
  volume    = {885},
  journal   = {Applied Mechanics and Materials},
  publisher = {Trans Tech Publications},
  address   = {B{\"a}ch},
  isbn      = {1662-7482},
  doi       = {10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.885.187},
  pages     = {187 -- 198},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {Resilience as a concept has found its way into different disciplines to describe the ability of an individual or system to withstand and adapt to changes in its environment. In this paper, we provide an overview of the concept in different communities and extend it to the area of mechanical engineering. Furthermore, we present metrics to measure resilience in technical systems and illustrate them by applying them to load-carrying structures. By giving application examples from the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 805, we show how the concept of resilience can be used to control uncertainty during different stages of product life.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{SchaenzleAltherrEdereretal.2015,
  author    = {Sch{\"a}nzle, Christian and Altherr, Lena and Ederer, Thorsten and Lorenz, Ulf and Pelz, Peter F.},
  title     = {As good as it can be: Ventilation system design by a combined scaling and discrete optimization method},
  series = {Proceedings of FAN 2015},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of FAN 2015},
  pages     = {1 -- 11},
  year      = {2015},
  abstract  = {The understanding that optimized components do not automatically lead to energy-efficient systems sets the attention from the single component on the entire technical system. At TU Darmstadt, a new field of research named Technical Operations Research (TOR) has its origin. It combines mathematical and technical know-how for the optimal design of technical systems. We illustrate our optimization approach in a case study for the design of a ventilation system with the ambition to minimize the energy consumption for a temporal distribution of diverse load demands. By combining scaling laws with our optimization methods we find the optimal combination of fans and show the advantage of the use of multiple fans.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{AltherrEdererVergeetal.2015,
  author    = {Altherr, Lena and Ederer, Thorsten and Verg{\´e}, Angela and Pelz, Peter F.},
  title     = {Algorithmische Struktursynthese eines hydrostatischen Getriebes},
  series = {Antriebssysteme 2015 : Elektrik, Mechanik, Fluidtechnik in der Anwendung},
  booktitle = {Antriebssysteme 2015 : Elektrik, Mechanik, Fluidtechnik in der Anwendung},
  publisher = {VDI-Verlag},
  address   = {D{\"u}sseldorf},
  isbn      = {978-3-18-092268-3},
  pages     = {145 -- 155},
  year      = {2015},
  language  = {de}
}
@inproceedings{AltherrEdererSchaenzleetal.2017,
  author    = {Altherr, Lena and Ederer, Thorsten and Sch{\"a}nzle, Christian and Lorenz, Ulf and Pelz, Peter F.},
  title     = {Algorithmic system design using scaling and affinity laws},
  series = {Operations Research Proceedings 2015},
  booktitle = {Operations Research Proceedings 2015},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-319-42901-4},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-319-42902-1},
  pages     = {605 -- 611},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {Energy-efficient components do not automatically lead to energy-efficient systems. Technical Operations Research (TOR) shifts the focus from the single component to the system as a whole and finds its optimal topology and operating strategy simultaneously. In previous works, we provided a preselected construction kit of suitable components for the algorithm. This approach may give rise to a combinatorial explosion if the preselection cannot be cut down to a reasonable number by human intuition. To reduce the number of discrete decisions, we integrate laws derived from similarity theory into the optimization model. Since the physical characteristics of a production series are similar, it can be described by affinity and scaling laws. Making use of these laws, our construction kit can be modeled more efficiently: Instead of a preselection of components, it now encompasses whole model ranges. This allows us to significantly increase the number of possible set-ups in our model. In this paper, we present how to embed this new formulation into a mixed-integer program and assess the run time via benchmarks. We present our approach on the example of a ventilation system design problem.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AltherrEdererLorenzetal.2014,
  author    = {Altherr, Lena and Ederer, Thorsten and Lorenz, Ulf and Pelz, Peter F. and P{\"o}ttgen, Philipp},
  title     = {Experimental validation of an enhanced system synthesis approach},
  series = {Operations Research Proceedings 2014},
  journal   = {Operations Research Proceedings 2014},
  editor    = {L{\"u}bbecke, Marco and Koster, Arie and Letmathe, Peter and Madlener, Reihard and Peis, Britta and Walther, Grit},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Basel},
  isbn      = {978-3-319-28695-2},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-319-28697-6_1},
  pages     = {6},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {Planning the layout and operation of a technical system is a common task for an engineer. Typically, the workflow is divided into consecutive stages: First, the engineer designs the layout of the system, with the help of his experience or of heuristic methods. Secondly, he finds a control strategy which is often optimized by simulation. This usually results in a good operating of an unquestioned sys- tem topology. In contrast, we apply Operations Research (OR) methods to find a cost-optimal solution for both stages simultaneously via mixed integer program- ming (MILP). Technical Operations Research (TOR) allows one to find a provable global optimal solution within the model formulation. However, the modeling error due to the abstraction of physical reality remains unknown. We address this ubiq- uitous problem of OR methods by comparing our computational results with mea- surements in a test rig. For a practical test case we compute a topology and control strategy via MILP and verify that the objectives are met up to a deviation of 8.7\%.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{EnglhardWeberArent2021,
  author    = {Englhard, Markus and Weber, Tobias and Arent, Jan-Christoph},
  title     = {Efficiency enhancement for CFRP-Prepregautoclave manufacturing by means of simulation-assisted loading optimization},
  series = {Proceedings of SAMPE Europe Conference 2021},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of SAMPE Europe Conference 2021},
  pages     = {8 Seiten},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {A new method for improved autoclave loading within the restrictive framework of helicopter manufacturing is proposed. It is derived from experimental and numerical studies of the curing process and aims at optimizing tooling positions in the autoclave for fast and homogeneous heat-up. The mold positioning is based on two sets of information. The thermal properties of the molds, which can be determined via semi-empirical thermal simulation. The second information is a previously determined distribution of heat transfer coefficients inside the autoclave. Finally, an experimental proof of concept is performed to show a cycle time reduction of up to 31\% using the proposed methodology.},
  language  = {en}
}
@masterthesis{Raithel2021,
  type      = {Bachelor Thesis},
  author    = {Raithel, Luise Marie},
  title     = {Die Wilhelma Stuttgart: Ein neues Erscheinungsbild f{\"u}r den zoologisch-botanischen Garten},
  publisher = {FH Aachen},
  address   = {Aachen},
  school      = {Fachhochschule Aachen},
  pages     = {136 Seiten},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Inmitten des Stuttgarter Kessels findet sich Deutschlands einziger zoologisch-botanischer Garten wieder - die Wilhelma. Umrahmt von einer denkmalgesch{\"u}tzten Parkanlage des 19. Jahrhunderts mit maurischen Geb{\"a}uden l{\"a}sst sie Bildung mit Freizeit verschmelzen. Das neue Erscheinungsbild positioniert die schw{\"a}bische Einrichtung sowohl als Ort des Zusammenkommens als auch der Erholung und Wissensvermittlung. Bereits vor dem Betreten der Wilhelma soll ihre besondere Charakteristik aufgezeigt und entscheidend von {\"a}hnlichen Institutionen distanziert werden. Das grundlegende Gestaltungskonzept r{\"u}ckt die Symbiose aus Zoologie, Botanik und Historie in den Vordergrund. Inspiriert von der maurischen Architektur basiert die Gesamtgestaltung auf feinen geometrischen Formen. Diese bieten Orientierung, unterstreichen die Vielf{\"a}ltigkeit der Wilhelma und vereinen sich dar{\"u}ber hinaus im Logo miteinander.},
  language  = {de}
}
@masterthesis{Najarov2021,
  type      = {Bachelor Thesis},
  author    = {Najarov, Azer},
  title     = {Ich sehe was, was Du nicht siehst: Herkunft \& Identit{\"a}t j{\"u}discher Menschen in Deutschland nach der Nachkriegszeit},
  publisher = {FH Aachen},
  address   = {Aachen},
  school      = {Fachhochschule Aachen},
  pages     = {105 Seiten},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Wir alle haben schon einmal von ihnen geh{\"o}rt. Die einen kennen sie aus dem Geschichtsunterricht, die anderen haben sie vielleicht auch schon mal bewusst oder unbewusst auf der Straße gesehen. Einige sind es sogar selbst. Die Rede ist von j{\"u}dischen Menschen in Deutschland. In unserer Bundesrepublik wird die j{\"u}dische Bev{\"o}lkerung unausweichlich mit dem Gedanken des Holocausts verbunden. J{\"u}dinnen und Juden wird somit eine Identit{\"a}t zugesprochen, mit der sie nichts zu tun haben. Es findet eine Stigmatisierung statt. Dabei sind j{\"u}dische Menschen heutzutage so divers wie noch nie. Das Printmedium »Ich sehe was, was Du nicht siehst« beleuchtet diese selten wahrgenommene Diversit{\"a}t und zeigt durch spannende Interviews eine j{\"u}dische Welt, die außerhalb der NS-Verbrechen liegt. Dar{\"u}ber hinaus findet man Informationen zu verschiedenen j{\"u}dischen Br{\"a}uchen, historischen Ereignissen und interessanten Infografiken. },
  language  = {de}
}