Bachelor-/Master-Thesis In-situ-experiments in a scanning electron microscope to crack growth within high strength cast iron Project In-situ-experiments in a scanning electron microscope provide a unique insight into the crack propagation behaviour on a microscopic scale. To establish a complex understanding of the processes at the crack tip crack growth within high strength cast iron should be investigated. Task In the project’s context a suitable specimen type will be chosen and be prepared as well as an experimental design will be worked out. Subsequently in-situ-experiments in a scanning electron microscope will be conducted with the assistance of the local staff. The final evaluation of the results will include, on the one hand, the qualitative description of interdependencies and, on the other hand, the derivation of quantitative relationships between characteristic fracture mechanical parameters. (The experiments’ volume will be adapted to the thesis time schedule) Requirements   Ability to work independently Pleasure in conducting practical experiments in a microscope We offer   Detailed adjustment to the topic Assistance in planning and execution of experiments Contact Luisa-Marie Heine, M. Sc. Augustinerbach 4, room 204 52062 Aachen Tel.: +49 241 80 99071 l.heine@iwm.rwth-aachen.de www.iwm.rwth-aachen.de