Research Associate, Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF

Biography

Christian Pittel studied mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Darmstadt and joined the research group "Qualification of cast components" at the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability in Darmstadt, Germany in 2019. In the context of two research projects, he worked on the linkage of information on imperfection, such as dross, shrinkages and chunky graphite, from casting simulation and non-destructive testing into lifetime assessment concepts as well as on correlating microstructural properties with the fatigue strength of thick-walled iron castings.