Contact Mechanik I - Static Problems
Contact Mechanics II - 3d Problems & Dynamics
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Geometrically exact theory of contact interaction of structures with curved beams, cables and surface edges - a covariant approach for all possible geometrical features of general bodies

Covariant description for contacting bodies with large deformations under static and dynamic loading. Finite element discretization and separate interpolation of contact surfaces

Carl Freudenberg Prize 2011 for the habilitation thesis "Geometrically Exact Theory for Contact Interactions"

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Konyukhov, A.: General descriptions of follower forces derived via a geometrically exact inverse contact algorithm. Int. J. Numer. Methods Eng., 2016, DOI

Konyukhov, A.: Geometrically exact theory of contact interactions - Applications with various methods FEM and FCM. Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics, 3(8), 1022-1031, 2015, DOI

Konyukhov, A., Lorenz, Ch., Schweizerhof, K.: Various contact approaches for the Finite Cell Method. Computational Mechanics, 56(2), 331-351, 2015, DOI

Konyukhov, A.: Contact of ropes and orthotropic rough surfaces. ZAMM, Wiley-VCH, 95(4), 406-4231, 2015, DOI

Konyukhov, A., Izi, R.: Introduction to computational contact mechanics. A geometrical approach. Wiley Series in Computational Mechanics, Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2015, ISBN 978-1-118-77065-8

Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: On some aspects for contact with rigid surfaces: surface-to-rigid-surface and curve-to-rigid-surface algorithms. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Vol. 283, 74-105, 2015, DOI

Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: On some aspects for contact with rigid surfaces: surface-to-rigid surface and curves-to-rigid surface algorithms. Comput. Methods Appl. Mech. Engrg., 2014, DOI

Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Geometrically exact theory of contact interaction - further development and achievement. Proceedings 2013 Spring World Congress on Engineering and Technology (SCET), Wuhan, China, May 31 - June 2, 2013, Open Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Number 1B1, Curran, 2014

Zhang, L., Konyukhov, A., Choo, H., Mok., E.: Increasing the road safety of E-Bike: Design of protecting shell based on stability criteria during severe road accidents. International Conference on Electrical, Control and Automation Engineering (ECAE 2013), DEStech Publications, Inc., ISBN: 978-1-60595-148-5, 485-489, 2013 Google Books

Izi, R., Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Development of the large penetration scheme in covariant form for frictional problems. 20th International Conference on Computer Methods in Mechanics, Poznan, Poland 2013, Short Papers, MS14-7, 2013, ISBN 978-83-89333-51-3

Konyukhov, A.: Geometrically exact theory of contact interaction - further development and achievement. 20th International Conference on Computer Methods in Mechanics, Poznan, Poland 2013, Short Papers, MS14-1, 2013, ISBN 978-83-89333-51-3

Konyukhov, A.: Contact of ropes and orthotropic rough surfaces. ZAMM, Wiley-VCH, 2013 DOI

Izi, R., Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: 3D Frictionless contact problems with large load-steps based on the covariant description for higher order approximation. Engineering Structures 50, 107-114, 2013

Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Geometrically exact theory of contact interaction - further development and achievement. Open Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 1B, pp. 15-20, 2013, DOI

Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Frictional interaction of a spiral rope and a cylinder - 3D generalization of the Euler-Eytelwein formula considering pitch. Computational Contact Mechanics 67, 413-422, 2013

Izi, R., Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: 3D contact problems with large load-steps based on the covariant description. Proc. of the 7th International Conference on Computational Mechanics for Spatial Structures, A. Ibrahimbegovic et. al. (eds.), 154-155, 2012

Izi, R., Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Large penetration algorithm for 3D frictionless contact problems based on a covariant form. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Vol. 217-220, 186-196, 2012, DOI

Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Geometrically exact theory for contact interactions of 1D manifolds. Algorithmic implementation with various finite element models. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering 205-208, pp 130-138, 2012 DOI

Metzger, A., Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Finite element implementation for the EULER-EYTELWEIN problem and further use in FEM simulation of common nautical knots. PAMM 11(1), 249-250, 2011 DOI

Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: On a geometrically exact theory for contact interactions. PAMM 11(1), 929-960, 2011 DOI

Izi, R., Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: On different variational formulations of the Nitsche method. Recent Developments and Innovative Applications in Computational Mechanics, D. Mueller-Hoeppe, S. Loehnert, S. Reese (eds.), Springer, 29-38, 2011

Konyukhov, A.: Geometrically exact theory for contact interactions. Habilitationsschrift, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, KIT Scientific Publishing, 2011

Izi, R., Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Implementation of the Nitsche approach for various contact kinematics. Proc. Appl. Math. Mech. (PAMM) 10 (1), 169-170, 2010 DOI

Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Contact interaction inside knot connections of cables. PAMM 10(1), 177-178, 2010 DOI

Schmied, Ch., Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Verification of an isotropic Coulomb adhesion-friction law for contact surfaces with periodic structures. Proc. Appl. Math. Mech. (PAMM) 10 (1), 215-216, 2010 DOI

Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Geometrically exact covariant approach for contact between curves. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 199(37-40), 2510-3531, 2010, DOI

List of Publications (2003 - today)

Invited seminar "Geometrically exact contact theory for contact interaction", St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University, February 5, 2016.

Invited seminar "Geometrically exact contact theory for contact interaction", St. Petersburg State University, February 4, 2016.

"Computational modeling in solid mechanics (ANSYS)", Department of Strength of Constructions, Kazan National Research Technical University, October 15, 2015 - January 16, 2016.

External Master Class "Introduction into geometrically exact contact theory", Kazan Federal University, November - December, 2015.

External Master Class "Introduction into geometrically exact contact theory", COMMAS Summer School "Computational Mechanics of Materials and Structures", University of Stuttgart, Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Ch. Miehe, October 5 - 9, 2015.

External Master Class "Introduction into geometrically exact contact theory", University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China, September 2, 2015.

External Master Class "Numerical modeling in mechanics - theoretical aspects of finite element modeling and practical applications (ANSYS, LS-DYNA software)", University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China, September 1, 2015.

External Master Class "Introduction into geometrically exact contact theory" (10 h theory + 10 h programming), MUSIC Graduate School "Multiscale Methods for Interface Coupling, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Dr. h.c. mult. Dr.-Ing. E.h. Peter Wriggers, June 25 - 26, 2015.

Vorkov, V., Konyukhov, A., Vandepitte, D., Duflou, J.R.: Contact Modelling of Large Radius Air Bending with Geometrically Exact Contact Algorithm. The 10th Conference and Workshop on Numerical Simulation of 3D Sheet Metal Forming Process, Bristol, UK, September 4-9, 2016

Michaloudis, G., Konyukhov, A., Gebbeken, N.: Interface finite elements within a three dimensional frictional contact formulation with an elastoplastic material law for the tangential interaction. GAMM 2016, Braunschweig, Germany, March 7-11, 2016

Zhang, L., Choo, H.L., Konyukhov, A., Li, Sh., Hao, J.: Side falling test of E-bike with protective shell in LS-DYNA. 2nd China LS-DYNA User’s conference, Shanghai, China, Nov. 9-13, 2015

Konyukhov, A.: Geometrically exact theory of contact interactions – applications with various methods FEM and FCM. Plenary lecture. The 4th Conference on Computational Mechanics (CCM 2015), Shanghai, China, August 25-27, 2015

Michaloudis, G., Konyukhov, A., Gebbeken, N.: On Interface Finite Elements for the Modelling of the Contact Surface Between Different Materials based on a Geometrical Approach. Conference Paper. 9th European Solid Mechanics Conference (ESMC 2015), Madrid, Spain, July 6-10, 2015

Michaloudis, G., Konyukhov, A., Gebbeken, N.: A Geometrical Approach for Interface Finite Elements on the Contact Surface Between Different Materials, Conference Paper, Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference, Stanford University, California, USA, June 16-19, 2015

Konyukhov, A., Izi, R., Schweizerhof, K.: Efficient contact formulations in covariant form. ICCCM15, IV. International Conference on Computational Contact Mechanics, An ECCOMAS Thematic Conference, Hannover, Germany, May 27-29, 2015

Konyukhov, A., Lorenz, Ch., Schweizerhof, K.: Computational Contact Mechanics Methods for the Finite Cell Method. Colloquium 575 Contact mechanics and coupled problems in surface phenomena , IMT Institute for Advanced Studies, Lucca, Italy, March 30 – April 2, 2015

Konyukhov, A., Izi, R., Schweizerho,f K.: Follower forces as an inverse contact algorithm. GAMM 86th Annual Scientific Conference, Lecce, Italy, March 23-27, 2015

Zhang, L., Choo, H.L., Konyukhov, A.: 3D Frictionless contact case between the structure of E-Bike and the Ground. International Conference on Structures, Materials, Mechanics and Manufacturing Technology, Ninjing, China, January 24-25, 2015,

Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Various variational formulations for curve and surface interactions. WCCM 2014, Barcelona, Spain, July 20-25, 2014

Schweizerhof, K., Konyukhov, A., Izi, R., Strobl, M.: A solid beam element for wire rope simulation with a special contact algorithm. WCCM 2014, Barcelona, Spain, July 20-25, 2014

Izi, R., Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Various efficient contact formulations in covariant form. Contact Mechanics International Symposium - CMIS, Abu Dhabi, Feb 3-5, 2014

Strobl, M., Izi, R., Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: A solid beam element including cross section deformation dedicated for cable contact. Contact Mechanics International Symposium - CMIS, Abu Dhabi, Feb 3-5, 2014

Zhang, L., Konyukhov, A., Choo, H., Mok., E.: Increasing the road safety of E-Bike: Design of protecting shell based on stability criteria during severe road accidents. International Conference on Electrical, Control and Automation Engineering (ECAE 2013), Hong Kong, China, December 1 - 2, 2013

Izi, R., Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Development of the large penetration scheme in covariant form for frictional problems. 20th International Conference on Computer Methods in Mechanics, CMM-2013, Poznan, Poland, August 27 - 31, 2013

Konyukhov, A.: Geometrically exact theory of contact interaction - further development and achievement. 20th International Conference on Computer Methods in Mechanics, CMM-2013, Poznan, Poland, August 27 - 31, 2013

Schweizerhof, K., Konyukhov, A.: Fusing differential geometry into computational mechanics. 3rd International Conference on Computational Contact Mechanics, ICCCM2013, Lecce, Italy, July 10 - 12, 2013

Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Geometrically exact theory of contact interaction - further development and achievement. 2013 Spring World Congress on Engineering and Technology (SCET), Wuhan, China, May 31 - June 2, 2013.

Izi, R., Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: 3D contact problems with large load-steps based on the covariant description. 7th International Conference on Computational Mechanics for Spatial Structures (IASS-IACM) 2012, Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, April 2012

Schweizerhof, K., Konyukhov, A., Izi, R.: Covariant formulation for 3D contact problems using the large penetration scheme. EUROMECH 514: New trends in Contact Mechanics, Cargese, France, March 2012

Maurer, A., Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Finite element analysis of multi-chamber Tensairity-like structures filled with fluid and/or gas. Structural Membranes 2011, 5th Int. Conf. on Textile Composites and Inflatable Structures, Barcelona, Spain, October 2011

Schweizerhof, K., Konyukhov, A.: A contact model for ropes and rigid bodies - from verification of the Euler-Eytelwein problem to knots. 11th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, July 2011

Izi, R., Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Covariant description for contact problems with large load steps. 2nd International Conference on Computational Contact Mechanics (ICCCM) 2011, Hannover, Germany, June 2011

Metzger, A., Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Finite element implementation for the Euler-Eytelwein problem and further use in FE simulation of common nautical knots. 2nd International Conference on Computational Contact Mechanics (ICCCM) 2011, Hannover, Germany, June 2011

Konyukhov, A.: Generalized model of Coulomb friction including anisotropy for adhesion and friction. Verification and validation aspects. Status seminar of the Institute for Scientific Computations and Mathematical Modeling, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 13 May, 2011

Metzger, A., Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Finite element implementation for the Euler-Eytelwein problem and further use in FEM simulation of common nautical knots. 82th GAMM, Graz, Austria, April 18-21, 2011

Konyukhov, A.: On a geometrically exact theory for contact interactions. 82th GAMM, Graz, Austria, April 18-21, 2011

Konyukhov, A.: On the tribological complexity of contact interactions: dry friction, lubrication, wear and nanoscale effects. Habilitationskolloquium, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, December 1, 2010

Konyukhov, A.: Curve-to-curve contact model - various applications. Research seminar org. by Prof. Dr.-Ing. S. Hartmann, Institute of Applied Mechanics, Clausthal University of Technology, Clausthal-Zellerfeld, November 23, 2010

Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Geometrically exact theory for contact interactions - case of 1D manifolds: curves, cables and beams. WCCM 2010, Proc., Sydney, Australia, July 19-23, 2010

Konyukhov, A., Schmied, Ch., Schweizerhof, K.: A generalized anisotropic Coulomb adhesion-friction law - verification via homogenization for contact surfaces. ECCM2010: Solids, Structures and Coupled Problems in Engineering, Paris, France, 16-21 May, 2010

Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Contact interaction inside knots - towards the mechanics of knots. ECCM2010: Solids, Structures and Coupled Problems in Engineering, Paris, France, 16-21 May, 2010

Konyukhov, A.: On a geometrically exact theory for contact interactions. Habilitationsvortrag, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, April 16, 2010

Izi, R., Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Implementation of the Nitsche approach for various contact kinematics. 81th GAMM, Karlsruhe, Germany, March 22-26, 2010

Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Contact interaction inside knot connections of cables. 81th GAMM, Karlsruhe, Germany, March 22-26, 2010

Schmied, Ch., Konyukhov, A., Schweizerhof, K.: Verification of an anisotropic Coulomb adhesion-friction law for contact surfaces with periodic structure. 81th GAMM, Karlsruhe, Germany, March 22-26, 2010

List of Congress and Workshop Contributions (2003 - today)