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PD Dr.-Ing. habil. Geralf Hütter

Institute of Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics

Lampadiusstr. 4, Room WEI-113
09599 Freiberg

+49 3731 39-3496
Geralf [dot] Huetter [at] imfd [dot] tu-freiberg [dot] de (Geralf[dot]Huetter[at]imfd[dot]tu-freiberg[dot]de)

Curriculum vitae

TermActivity
2021-2024Visiting professor at the chair at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg
2019Habilitation with a thesis on "A theory for the homogenisation towards micromorphic media and its application to size effects and damage"
2013PhD with a thesis on "Multi-scale simulation of crack propagation in the ductile-brittle transition region", TU Bergakademie Freiberg
since 2008Scientific assistant at the Chair of Engineering Mechanics - Solid Mechanics
2003-2008Studies Mechanical Engineering, specialising in Applied Mechanics, TU Dresden (degree: Dipl.-Ing.)

Main areas of work

  • Multiscale simulation
  • Generalised continuum theories and size effects
  • Fracture and damage mechanics
  • Material fatigue

Teaching

  • Introduction to the finite element method (teaching assignment 013 - 2016)
  • Fracture Mechanics Computations (2020/21)
  • Higher Strength Theory (2016 - 2021, since 2024)
  • Journal Club (2021/22)
  • Nonlinear Finite Element Methods/Selected Topics of the Finite Element Method (teaching assignment 2014 - 2021)
  • Mechanics of Materials (2018 - 2020)

Publications

Books and book contributions
  • G. Hütter: A theory for the homogenisation towards micromorphic media and its application to size effects and damage, Habilitationsschrift, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, 2019, ISBN: 978-2-86012-603-5,
  • G. Hütter: , In: Altenbach, Öchsner (Eds.): Encyclopedia of Continuum Mechanics, Springer, 2019, ISBN: 978-3-662-55770-9
  • G. Hütter, L. Zybell (Eds.): Recent Trends in Fracture and Damage Mechanics, Springer, 2016,
  • G. Hütter: Multi-scale simulation of crack propagation in the ductile-brittle transition region, Dissertation, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, 2013, ISBN: 978-3-86012-463-5,
Journals
  • N. Lange, G. Hütter, B. Kiefer: , preprint, arXiv:2503.19483
  • O. El Khatib, R.-D. Pham, G. Hütter,  S. Henkel, L. Zybell, T. F. Morgeneyer, H. Biermann, B. Kiefer: , Engineering Fracture Mechanics 315 (2025), 110773
  • A. Malik, G. Hütter, M. Abendroth, B. Kiefer: . International Journal of Mechanical Sciences 282 (2024), 109551, ,
  • N. Lange, G. Hütter, B. Kiefer: , Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 418 (2024), 116522,
  • S. Kirchhof, A. Ams, G. Hütter: . Journal of Elasticity (2023),
  • G. Hütter: , Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids 171 (2023), 105135 ,
  • O. El Khatib, G. Hütter, R.-D. Pham, A. Seupel, M. Kuna, B. Kiefer: , International Journal of Fracture 241 (2023), 73-94
  • G. Rizzi, G. Hütter, H. Khan, I. D. Ghiba, A. Madeo, P. Neff: , Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids 27 (2022), 507-553,
  • N. Lange, M. Abendroth, E, Werzner, G. Hütter, B. Kiefer: , Advanced Engineering Materials 24 (2022), 2100784
  • A. Malik, M. Abendroth, G. Hütter: , Advanced Engineering Materials 24 (2022), 2100641
  • N. Lange, G. Hütter, B. Kiefer: , Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 382 (2021), 113886,
  • G. Rizzi, G. Hütter, A. Madeo, P. Neff: , Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics 33 (2021), 1505-1539,
  • G. Rizzi, G. Hütter, A. Madeo, P. Neff: , Archive of Applied Mechanics (2021),
  • R.D. Pham, G. Hütter: , Mechanics of Materials 154 (2021), 103727,
  • M. Lukhi, M. Kuna, G. Hütter: , Material Design & Processing Communications (2020), e214
  • G. Hütter, K. Sab, S. Forest: , International Journal of Solids and Structures 193-194 (2020), 90-97,
  • A. Seupel, G. Hütter, M. Kuna:
    , Engineering Fracture Mechanics 229 (2020), 106817,
  • M. Abendroth, G. Hütter , C. Settgast, A. Malik, B. Kiefer, M. Kuna: , Engineering Mechanics 40:1 (2020), 5-14
  • C. Settgast, G. Hütter, M. Kuna, M. Abendroth: , International Journal of Plasticity 126 (2020), 102624,
  • G. Hütter: , Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids 127 (2019), pp. 62-79,
  • Giang N. A., A. Seupel, M. Kuna, G. Hütter: , International Journal of Fracture 214(2018), , ,
  • A. Seupel, G. Hütter, M. Kuna: , Engineering Fracture Mechanics 199 (2018), pp. 41--60, ,
  • M. Lukhi, M. Kuna, G. Hütter: , International Journal of Fatigue 113 (2018), pp. 290-298,
  • Giang N. A., M. Kuna, G. Hütter: , Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics 92 (2017), pp. 89-98,
  • G. Hütter: , International Journal of Solids and Structures, 110-111(2017), 15-23,
  • G. Hütter: , Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 99 (2017), 394-408,
  • G. Hütter: , Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics, 28 (2016), 1935-1941,
  • G. Hütter: , International Journal of Engineering Science 101(2016), 81-91
  • G. Hütter, L. Zybell, M. Kuna: Micromechanical simulation of crack initiation and propagation in ductile cast iron, Giesserei-Praxis, 11(2015), 521-526
  • G. Hütter, L. Zybell, M. Kuna: , Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 147(2015), 388-397
  • G. Hütter, L. Zybell, M. Kuna: , Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 144 (2015), 118-141
  • G. Hütter, U. Mülich, M. Kuna: , Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics, 27 (2015), 1059-1072,
  • S. Roth, G. Hütter, M. Kuna: , International Journal of Fracture, 188 (2014), 23-45
  • G. Hütter, L. Zybell, M. Kuna: , International Journal of Solids and Structures, 51 (2014), 839-847
  • L. Zybell, G. Hütter, T. Linse, U. Mühlich, M. Kuna: , European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids, 45 (2014), 8-19
  • G. Hütter, T. Linse, S. Roth, U. Mühlich: , International Journal of Fracture, 185 (2014), 129-153 -
  • G. Hütter, L. Zybell, U. Mühlich, M. Kuna: , Computational Materials Science 80 (2013), 61-70
  • U. Mühlich, L. Zybell, G. Hütter, M. Kuna: A, Archive of Applied Mechanics 83 (2013), 955-967
  • G. Hütter, T. Linse, U. Mühlich, M. Kuna: , International Journal of Solids and Structures 50 (2013), 662-671
  • S. Roth, G. Hütter, U. Mühlich, B. Nassauer, L. Zybell, M. Kuna: Visualisation of User Defined Finite Elements with Abaqus/Viewer, GACM Report, Summer (2012), 7-14,
  • T. Linse G. Hütter, M. Kuna: , Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 95 (2012), 13-28
  • G. Hütter, L. Zybell, U. Mühlich, M. Kuna: , International Journal of Fracture, 176 (2012), 81-96 -
  • G. Hütter, U. Mühlich, M. Kuna: , European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids, 30 (2011), 195-203 -
Proceedings
  • B. Kiefer, M. Abendroth, G. Hütter, N. Lange, A. Malik: , Oberwolfach-Workshop on the Mechanics of Materials: Multiscale Design of Advanced Materials and Structures, Report 2024-11, 40-42
  • A. Malik, G. Hütter, M. Abendroth, B. Kiefer: , Proc. Appl. Math. Mech. 24:3 (2024), e202400170
  • I. Varfolomeev, Y. Sguaizer, O. El Khatib, G. Hütter, B. Kiefer, P. Gumbsch, C. Amann: Constraint Effect in Component Design, FVV proceedings R608 (2024), 555-574
  • I. Varfolomeev, Y. Sguaizer, O. El Khatib, G. Hütter, B. Kiefer, C. Amann: Consideration of the Crack Tip Constraint in the Failure Assessment of Ductile Materials, DVM-Bericht 256 (2024), 195-210
  • O. El Khatib, R.-D. Pham, G. Hütter, A. Seupel, B. Kiefer: , Proc. Appl. Math. Mech. 23:4 (2023), e202300274
  • R.D. Pham, G. Hütter, S. Henkel, A. Seupel, H. Biermann, B. Kiefer: , DVM-Bericht 255 (2023), 109-116
  • R.D. Pham, O. El Khatib, A. Seupel, G. Hütter, B. Kiefer: , DVM Report 254 (2022), 43-52
  • N. Lange, G. Hütter, M. Abendroth, B. Kiefer: , Proc. Appl. Math. Mech. 21 (2021), e202100208
  • G. Hütter, C. Settgast, N. Lange, M. Abendroth, B. Kiefer: , Proc. Appl. Math. Mech. 20 (2020), e202000248
  • M. Lukhi, G. Hütter, M. Kuna: A Numerical Simulation of Fatigue Crack Growth in Nodular Cast Iron by Plastic Collapse of the Intervoid Ligaments, DVM Report 252 (2020), 107-116
  • C. Settgast, G. Hütter, M. Abendroth, M. Kuna: , Proceedings of the ECCM6/ECFD7 in Glasgow, 2018
  • Giang N. A., M. Kuna, G. Hütter: , Procedia Structural Integrity 13 (2018), pp. 45-50
  • M. Lukhi, M. Kuna, G. Hütter: , Procedia Structural Integrity 13 (2018), pp. 607-612
  • G. Hütter: , Proc. Appl. Math. Mech. 17 (2017), pp. 599-600
  • G. Hütter, Giang N. A., M. Kuna: "Micromechanical simulation of the influence of inclusions on the fracture toughness of ferritic steels", in: DVM Report 249 (2017), pp. 141-148
  • G. Hütter, R. Skrypnyk: , Proc. Appl. Math. Mech. 16 (2016), pp. 347-348
  • Giang N. A., G. Hütter, M. Kuna: , Key Engineering Materials 713 (2016), pp. 58-61
  • G. Hütter, L. Zybell, M. Kuna: , Procedia Materials Science, 3C (2014), pp. 428-433
  • S. Roth, G. Hütter, M. Kuna: FE simulations of fatigue crack growth using a cyclic cohesive law, DVM Report 246, 2014, pp. 187-196
  • G. Hütter, L. Zybell, M. Kuna: Micromechanical simulation of crack propagation in spheroidal graphite cast iron in the entire brittle-ductile transition region, DVM Report 246, 2014, pp. 177-186
  • L. Zybell, G. Hütter, U. Mühlich, M. Kuna: Micromechanical simulation of ductile crack initiation in spheroidal graphite cast iron, DVM Report 245, 2013, pp. 243-252
  • G. Hütter, T. Linse, U. Mühlich, M. Kuna: Simulation of crack propagation in the entire brittle-ductile transition region, DVM Report 245, 2013, pp. 49-58
  • G. Hütter, T. Linse, U. Mühlich, M. Kuna: Integrated Damage Mechanics Approach to Brittle and Ductile Crack Propagation, Proceeding of the 13th International Conference on Fracture, 2013
  • G. Hütter, L. Zybell, U. Mühlich, M. Kuna: , Proceeding of the 19th European Conference on Fracture, 2012
  • A. Burgold, G. Hütter, L. Zybell, U. Mühlich, M. Kuna: Micromechanical simulation of ductile crack growth by plastic collapse, DVM Report 244, 2012, pp. 191-200
  • L. Zybell, G. Hütter, T. Linse, U. Mühlich, M. Kuna: Non-local modelling of ductile failure of nodular graphite cast iron, DVM Report 244, 2012, pp. 47-56
  • G. Hütter, T.Linse, U. Mühlich, M. Kuna: , Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, 11 (2011), pp. 157-158