@inproceedings{Chow, author = {Chow, Rosan}, title = {Design Research: Making of a Connected Discipline Part 1}, series = {15th International Conference of the European Academy of Design (EAD Conference), Online and in Person in Brazil, Finland, India, Spain and the UK, 16-20 October 2023}, booktitle = {15th International Conference of the European Academy of Design (EAD Conference), Online and in Person in Brazil, Finland, India, Spain and the UK, 16-20 October 2023}, publisher = {Editora Blucher}, address = {S{\~a}o Paulo}, issn = {2318-6968}, doi = {10.5151/ead2023-1BIL-03Posit-03Chow-1}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-67665}, pages = {200 -- 207}, abstract = {Despite the existence of societies, journals, conferences, and doctoral programs that generate increasing numbers of doctorates and research publications design research is not a coherent intellectual field with a clear boundary of its subject matter, nor an academic discipline founded on a consensual understanding of its purpose, methodology and pedagogical curriculum; subsequently, there is hardly any commonality across doctoral programs and the assessment of a doctoral degree is difficult if not impossible, so criticised the late design historian Victor Margolin. He called to unify and bound design research to solve these problems. While agreeing with his critiques and appreciating his good intentions, I will argue that his call is impractical as well as undesirable due to the social circumstances and the nature of design inquiry and the changing academic research practice which tend towards inter/transdisciplinarity. Efforts should rather be directed to join fragmented design research in an evolving and inclusive manner to establish a dynamically connected discipline.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Chow, author = {Chow, Rosan}, title = {Design Research: Making of a Connected Discipline Part 2}, series = {15th International Conference of the European Academy of Design (EAD Conference), Online and in Person in Brazil, Finland, India, Spain and the UK, 16-20 October 2023}, volume = {11}, booktitle = {15th International Conference of the European Academy of Design (EAD Conference), Online and in Person in Brazil, Finland, India, Spain and the UK, 16-20 October 2023}, publisher = {Editora Blucher}, address = {S{\~a}o Paulo}, issn = {2318-6968}, doi = {10.5151/ead2023-1BIL-03Posit-04Chow-2}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-67675}, pages = {208 -- 214}, abstract = {In "Design Research: Making of a Connected Discipline Part 1", I argue that the social circumstances and the nature of design inquiry and the changing academic research practice which tend towards inter/ trans-disciplinarity render building a unified and bounded discipline unrealistic and undesirable. In place of unified and bounded, I suggest connected to be a more viable concept to think about disciplinary research in design. Here in Part 2, I make some suggestions to start making of a connected discipline.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ZhengFuhrmannXuetal., author = {Zheng, Jihong and Fuhrmann, Thomas and Xu, Boqing and Schreiner, Rupert and Jia, Hongzhi and Zhang, Wei and Wang, Ning and Seebauer, Gudrun and Zhu, Jiyan}, title = {Curriculum design and German student exchange for Sino-German Bachelor program majored in optoelectronics engineering}, series = {14th Conference on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics (ETOP 2017), 29-31.05.2017, Hangzhou, China, 29-31.05.2017}, booktitle = {14th Conference on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics (ETOP 2017), 29-31.05.2017, Hangzhou, China, 29-31.05.2017}, publisher = {SPIE}, doi = {10.1117/12.2269574}, pages = {134}, abstract = {Different higher education backgrounds in China and Germany led to challenges in the curriculum design at the beginning of our cooperative bachelor program in Optoelectronics Engineering. We see challenges in different subject requirements from both sides and in the German language requirements for Chinese students. The curriculum was optimized according to the AS IIN criteria, which makes it acceptable and und erstandable by both countries. German students are integrated into the Chinese class and get the sa me lectures like their Chinese colleagues. Intercultural and curriculum challenges are successfully solved. The results are summarized to provide an example for other similar international programs.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{TahedlBorchseniusTaras, author = {Tahedl, Michael and Borchsenius, Fredrik and Taras, Andreas}, title = {Efficient earthquake simulation of stiff and high DOF bridge expansion joint models with Python}, series = {Proceedings of the 10th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on MULTIBODY DYNAMICS: December 12-15, 2021, Budapest, Hungary}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 10th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on MULTIBODY DYNAMICS: December 12-15, 2021, Budapest, Hungary}, publisher = {Budapest University of Technology and Economics}, address = {Budapest, HU}, isbn = {978-963-421-870-8}, doi = {10.3311/ECCOMASMBD2021-196}, pages = {172 -- 183}, abstract = {Various types of seismic protection devices has been developed to protect structures like bridges from collapse during an earthquake event, such as hydraulic or metallic hysteresis dampers and spherical pendulum bearings. The expansion joints however, which are already included in most large-span bridges, are not considered as an earthquake protection device regardless of the significant friction forces they produce. These friction forces can be seen as damping forces between the shaking environment and the oscillating bridge. To investigate the effect of those damping forces during different earthquake loads, a multibody dynamics simulation model of the expansion joints will be created. This model should be accurate enough to represent the generation of the damping forces and effects of the geometric setup of the expansion joints. Because large expansion joints for large-span bridges are of special interest, the number of degrees of freedom (DOF) becomes very high. Because this models include stiff bushings, implicit solvers need to be used to gain a stable simulation. Expansion joints are almost unique constructions for every specific bridge, which requires a automated model generation. Because of its excellent modules for numerical mathematics, the scripting language Python is used. To create an efficient simulation model, several optimization techniques such as Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation and parallelization are implemented and tested.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HolickyDiamantidisSykora, author = {Holicky, Milan and Diamantidis, Dimitris and S{\´y}kora, Miroslav}, title = {Economically optimum structural design}, series = {High Performance and Optimum Design of Structures and Materials III (HPSM/OPTI 2018) ; Ljubljana, Slovenia 11.07.2018 - 13.07.2018}, booktitle = {High Performance and Optimum Design of Structures and Materials III (HPSM/OPTI 2018) ; Ljubljana, Slovenia 11.07.2018 - 13.07.2018}, editor = {de Wilde, W. P. and Hern{\´a}ndez, S. and Kravanja, S.}, publisher = {WIT}, doi = {10.2495/hpsm180151}, pages = {143 -- 153}, abstract = {Codes of practice aim to assure structures have acceptable risks to the public and the minimum total costs over the working life of a design. However, current codified criteria for structural design correspond to a broad range of reliability levels, specified for dissimilar reference periods even though their recalculation for different periods is uncertain due to unknown dependence of failure events in time. In this contribution, target reliability levels are specified on the basis of probabilistic risk optimization considering the objective function as a sum of various costs including effects of time to failure and discounting. A case study presents probabilistic optimization of the roof of a stadium for 4,000 spectators and illustrates the effect of the considered input parameters. Failure consequences and relative cost of safety measure are shown to be major factors affecting the optimum reliability level. Less important factors are the discount rate and working life. Large uncertainty in failure cost estimates seems to have only a marginal effect on derived optimum reliability levels.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchmidMottok, author = {Schmid, Michael and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Investigation of Scheduling Algorithms for DAG. Tasks through Simulations}, series = {ERTS 2022, 11th European Congress Embedded Real Time Systems: 1-2 June, Toulouse, France}, booktitle = {ERTS 2022, 11th European Congress Embedded Real Time Systems: 1-2 June, Toulouse, France}, pages = {9}, abstract = {In the real-time systems sector, various task models and corresponding tests exist to model and verify the schedulability of task sets on the system at hand. While those models and schedulability tests have intensively been studied from a theoretical point of view, it is hard to ma e use of them to compare the actual execution behavior of scheduling algorithms on a real system. In contrast to schedulability tests, simulators can help to investigate the performance of specific scheduling algorithms. One of the most generalized task models to describe parallel tasks is the Directed Acyclic Graph model that allows to represent tasks as a series of subtasks that depict the potentially parallel computations and precedence constraints that denote the order in which the subtasks are allowed to execute. In this paper, we investigate various scheduling algorithms for the Directed Acyclic Graph model. For that, we first recapitulate the examined scheduling algorithms in detail and point out relevant differences. Subsequently, we present the evaluation of different global and federated scheduling algorithms using fine-grained parallel tasks. To this end, we generate random Directed Acyclic Graph tasks and simulate their execution on multiprocessor systems using scheduling algorithms such as global rate-monotonic and semi-federated scheduling as well as global scheduling policies using the thread pool model.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HassmannWestner, author = {Hassmann, Tobias and Westner, Markus}, title = {Enhancing Expert Interviews: Insights from Information Systems and Digital Transformation Research}, series = {32nd International conference on information systems development (ISD 2024), August 26-28, 2024, Gdańsk, Poland}, booktitle = {32nd International conference on information systems development (ISD 2024), August 26-28, 2024, Gdańsk, Poland}, editor = {Marcinkowski, Bartosz and Przybyłek, Adam and Jarzębowicz, Aleksander and Iivari, Netta and Insfran, Emilio and Lang, Michael and Linger, Henry and Schneider, Christoph}, publisher = {AIS eLibrary}, isbn = {978-83-972632-0-8}, doi = {10.62036/ISD.2024.48}, abstract = {Expert interviews, a commonly employed qualitative data collection procedure in information systems (IS) research, lack consistent conceptualization. This paper aims to address this gap by providing a conceptual framework and comprehensive guidelines for a rigorous implementation of expert interviews, supported by real-world examples. After a systematic selection of method-relevant literature, a thematic analysis of twenty-eight articles, books, and book chapters is conducted to elicit the distinctive characteristics and rigorous conduct of expert interviews. Validation is provided by analyzing nineteen studies published in important IS outlets that use expert interviews. A particular focus is on a subset of five studies that cover digital transformation topics. The analysis reveals expert interviews' flexibility as data collection procedure and shows the wide range of application opportunities for IS researchers. Lastly, we discuss theoretical and practical implications of our findings to enhance the rigor, systematic use, and relevance of expert interviews in IS research.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchneidewindGalka, author = {Schneidewind, Jan and Galka, Stefan}, title = {Interactive reinforcement learning-based factory layout planning}, series = {13th Conference on Learning Factories (CLF 2023), 9-11 May 2023, Reutlingen, Germany}, booktitle = {13th Conference on Learning Factories (CLF 2023), 9-11 May 2023, Reutlingen, Germany}, publisher = {SSRN}, pages = {6}, abstract = {Due to the complexity and the number of factors involved in factory layout planning, computers were identified as an efficient tool to support the process. However, so far no method for computer-aided layout planning has gained wide acceptance in practical application. One reason for this is that in present approaches either the user or the computer designs the layout, neglecting either the qualitative or the quantitative goals. To bridge this gap, this article introduces a concept for human-computer-integration based on evaluative feedback and inverse reinforcement learning. A key element of the concept is the interactive planning process in which user and computer alternately design and improve the layout until a satisfactory layout is found. The user evaluates the layouts according to qualitative criteria, adjusts them intuitively and specifies objectives and restrictions in an explorative way. The computer on the other hand - in form of a reinforcement algorithm - generates possible layouts and incorporates the user's feedback into its policy. This synergy is expected to generate better results than an expert or an algorithm alone could. Furthermore, in the context of learning factories, it encourages critical thinking and allows students to develop a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to efficient manufacturing processes. Both an architecture for the implementation is proposed and the requirements for the user interface are specified.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Galka, author = {Galka, Stefan}, title = {Untersuchung von Auftragsfreigabestrategien f{\"u}r mehrzonige Kommissioniersysteme im Online-Lebensmittelhandel}, series = {ASIM SST 2022 Proceedings Langbeitr{\"a}ge, 26. ASIM Symposium Simulationstechnik: 25.07.-27.07.2022, TU Wien}, volume = {2022}, booktitle = {ASIM SST 2022 Proceedings Langbeitr{\"a}ge, 26. ASIM Symposium Simulationstechnik: 25.07.-27.07.2022, TU Wien}, publisher = {ARGESIM Verlag}, address = {Wien}, organization = {Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik. Arbeitskreis f{\"u}r Simulation in der Fertigungstechnik}, isbn = {978-3-901608-97-1}, doi = {10.11128/arep.20.a2021}, pages = {23 -- 30}, abstract = {This paper briefly presents the challenges for order control and release of multi-zone order picking systems. On the one hand, the order control must ensure that all orders are processed on time, and on the other hand, the space requirements (buffer) and the utilisation of the zones must be considered. Within the framework of a case study, different strategies for order release were developed. The paper shortly describes the ideas of the strategies and presents results of a case-based simulative evaluation of the strategies. The findings of the simulation study are the basis for the development of a digital twin for the operational control of multi-zone picking systems.}, subject = {Simulation}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{HachaniSteyFuxenetal., author = {Hachani, Murad and Stey, Miguel and Fuxen, Philipp and Graf, Julian and Hackenberg, Rudolf}, title = {GFDG: a genetic fuzzing method for the Controller Area Network Protocol}, series = {Cloud Computing 2025 : The Sixteenth International Conference on Cloud Coud Computing, GRIDs, and Virtualization, 06.-10. April 2025, Valencia}, booktitle = {Cloud Computing 2025 : The Sixteenth International Conference on Cloud Coud Computing, GRIDs, and Virtualization, 06.-10. April 2025, Valencia}, organization = {IARIA}, isbn = {978-1-68558-258-6}, issn = {2308-4294}, pages = {40 -- 45}, abstract = {Ensuring the security of modern automotive systems is critical due to their increasing complexity and reliance on interconnected Electronic Control Units. The Controller Area Network still serves as a key communication protocol within these systems, making it a primary target for security testing. Traditional fuzz testing approaches for Controller Area Networks often rely on random or brute-force message generation, not leveraging the system's feedback to improve the generation process. This paper introduces the Genetic Fuzz Data Generator, a fuzzing method that leverages Genetic Algorithms and side-channel analysis to enhance Controller Area Network security testing. The Genetic Fuzz Data Generator dynamically refines its fuzzing strategy by evaluating system responses through side-channel data, such as processing unit temperatures and power supply variations. By structuring Controller Area Network messages as genetic individuals and applying evolutionary principles—including selection, crossover, and mutation—the Genetic Fuzz Data Generator systematically identifies active Controller Area Network IDs and generates targeted fuzz messages. Experimental validation was conducted on a real automotive electronic control unit within a controlled laboratory setup. The first results demonstrated the approach's effectiveness, revealing system anomalies, including a Denial of Service vulnerability that disrupted functions of the investigated Electronic Control Unit. The findings highlight the potential of feedback-driven fuzzing for improving the efficiency of black-box security testing in Controller Area Network-based systems. Future research could further optimize fitness functions or explore additional side-channel metrics.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ReichelGerstnerSchilleretal., author = {Reichel, Tobias and Gerstner, Mathias and Schiller, Leo and Attenberger, Andreas and Hackenberg, Rudolf and Dološ, Klara}, title = {A forensic analysis of GNSS spoofing attacks on autonomous vehicles}, series = {Cloud Computing 2025 : The Sixteenth International Conference on Cloud Computing, GRIDs, and Virtualization, 06.-10. April 2025, Valencia}, booktitle = {Cloud Computing 2025 : The Sixteenth International Conference on Cloud Computing, GRIDs, and Virtualization, 06.-10. April 2025, Valencia}, organization = {IARIA}, isbn = {978-1-68558-258-6}, issn = {2308-4294}, pages = {32 -- 39}, abstract = {Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSSs) are essential for modern technology, enabling precise geographic positioning in aviation, maritime shipping, and automotive systems. In the future, their role will be even more critical for autonomous vehicles, which rely on accurate localization for navigation and decision-making. However, the increasing connectivity of autonomous vehicles exposes them to cyber threats, including GNSS spoofing attacks, which manipulate location data to mislead onboard systems. As reliance on GNSS grows, so does the risk posed by spoofing attacks, making it a critical security concern. This paper describes GNSS spoofing attacks on autonomous vehicles, focusing on their detection both during and after an attack. Furthermore, we analyze data storage strategies to facilitate effective forensic analysis. We highlight the importance of position, signal, and camera data, which should be preserved to ensure a comprehensive forensic investigation. Finally, we suggest a simulation setup that enables studying which data could be used for a forensic investigation. Additionally, we examine established data frameworks and decide whether they are suitable for detecting GNSS spoofing attacks.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SakoparnigBaldermannThumannetal., author = {Sakoparnig, Marlene and Baldermann, Andre and Thumann, Maria and Mittermayr, Florian and Kusterle, Wolfgang}, title = {Bestimmung der experimentellen Calcium-Auslaugung an Spritzbetonbohrkernen: Methodenvergleich und Update}, series = {Spritzbeton-Tagung 2018, Alpbach, {\"O}sterreich 11.-12.01.2018}, booktitle = {Spritzbeton-Tagung 2018, Alpbach, {\"O}sterreich 11.-12.01.2018}, abstract = {Im Rahmen des FFG-Forschungsprojektes „Entwicklung neuer dauerhafter und nachhaltiger Spritzbetone (Advanced and sustainable sprayed concrete; ASSpC)" werden Methoden zur Pr{\"u}fung der Calcium-Auslaugung von Spritzbeton eingesetzt bzw. weiterentwickelt. Bestimmt wurde daf{\"u}r das Reduzierte Versinterungspotential nach Regelwerken der {\"O}sterreichischen Bautechnik Vereinigung und das Auslaugverhalten von Spritzbeton bei leichtem S{\"a}ureangriff (Salpeters{\"a}ure und Kohlens{\"a}ure), um dauerhaftigkeitsrelevante Parameter im Bereich der Wechselwirkungen von Spritzbeton mit leicht sauren (Kohlens{\"a}ure- und Nitrathaltigen) Oberfl{\"a}chen-, Grund- und Sickerw{\"a}ssern zu untersuchen und potentielle Sch{\"a}digungsmechanismen zu identifizieren und zu quantifizieren. Die Vor- und Nachteile der verwendeten Pr{\"u}fmethoden zum l{\"o}senden Angriff werden in Bezug auf die Dauerhaftigkeit von Spritzbeton diskutiert.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{RiedNeidhart, author = {Ried, Michael and Neidhart, Thomas}, title = {Bodenverklebungen - wie elektrische Str{\"o}me das Adh{\"a}sionsverhalten bindiger B{\"o}den beeinflussen}, series = {Vortr{\"a}ge zum 18. Hans Lorenz Symposium; 12.09.2024, Berlin}, booktitle = {Vortr{\"a}ge zum 18. Hans Lorenz Symposium; 12.09.2024, Berlin}, editor = {Rackwitz, Frank}, doi = {10.35096/othr/pub-8384}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-83847}, pages = {27}, abstract = {In der Bauausf{\"u}hrung und Maschinentechnik sieht man sich immerw{\"a}hrend mit Haft- und Reibkr{\"a}ften zwischen Stahloberfl{\"a}chen und bindigen B{\"o}den konfrontiert. Im (Spezial-)tiefbau und auch im Tunnelbau f{\"u}hrt die Adh{\"a}sionsneigung bindiger B{\"o}den an Aushubwerkzeugen zu massiven wirtschaftlichen Einbußen der jeweiligen Baumaßnahme und ist mit großem energetischem Aufwand f{\"u}r die Reinigung der Werkzeuge verbunden. In den vergangenen Jahren wurde {\"u}ber den Einsatz eines elektrischen Gleichspannungsfeldes eine vielversprechende L{\"o}sung diskutiert. In den ersten labortechnischen Untersuchungen konnte dabei ein Zusammenhang von elektrischen Gleichspannungsfeldern und Scher- und Zugwiderst{\"a}nden zwischen Stahloberfl{\"a}chen und bindigen B{\"o}den herausgearbeitet werden. Vor dem Hintergrund der Vorbehalte gegen{\"u}ber elektrischen Str{\"o}men wurde innerhalb dieser vorgestellten Arbeit die Stromst{\"a}rke auf ein Minimum reduziert. Es sollte unter definierten Rahmenbedingungen der minimal n{\"o}tige Stromfluss herausgefunden werden, unter dem der gew{\"u}nschte Effekt einer Adh{\"a}sionsreduktion eintritt. Bisher wurden ausschließlich die Effekte an der Kathode untersucht, erg{\"a}nzend hierzu wurde in einer ersten Analyse der Einfluss des elektrischen Stroms auf die Scher- und Zugwiderst{\"a}nde an der Anode qualifiziert.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{SchmidGalkaMarinkovicetal., author = {Schmid, Florian and Galka, Stefan and Marinkovic, Minja and Meißner, Sebastian}, title = {Simulationsbasierte Untersuchung von Abstraktionsgraden im Kontext Digitaler Zwillinge f{\"u}r innerbetriebliche Transportsysteme}, series = {Tagungsband 20. ASIM-Fachtagung Simulation in Produktion und Logistik, Ilmenau, 13. - 15. September 2023}, booktitle = {Tagungsband 20. ASIM-Fachtagung Simulation in Produktion und Logistik, Ilmenau, 13. - 15. September 2023}, editor = {Bergmann, S{\"o}ren and Feldkamp, Niclas and Souren, Rainer and Straßburger, Steffen}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Ilmenau}, address = {Ilmenau}, isbn = {978-3-86360-276-5}, doi = {10.22032/DBT.57794}, pages = {135 -- 144}, abstract = {Current challenges in the planning and control of internal logistics systems are based on permanent changes in the requirements on the system, e.g., due to fluctuating order numbers or changes in their structure. For the representation and planning of in-house logistics processes, digital twins offer the possibility to verify different operational decisions such as predictive workforce scheduling. In this context, the quality of the results and their in-time presentation plays a decisive role. However, both target criteria are influenced by the detail-level of the digital representation. Based on a case study, this paper investigates the influence of the level of detail on the simulation runtime and result divergence to provide an evaluation for detail levels in the modelling of intralogistic transport systems.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{GalkaSchmidGrasseretal., author = {Galka, Stefan and Schmid, Florian and Grasser, Dominik and Hohm, Jonathan and Stauber, Stephan and Meißner, Sebastian}, title = {Integration eines SAP-Transportleitsystem in eine Simulationsumgebung zur Unterst{\"u}tzung von Entscheidungen im operativen Betrieb}, series = {Tagungsband 20. ASIM-Fachtagung Simulation in Produktion und Logistik, Ilmenau, 13. - 15. September 2023}, booktitle = {Tagungsband 20. ASIM-Fachtagung Simulation in Produktion und Logistik, Ilmenau, 13. - 15. September 2023}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Ilmenau}, address = {ILmenau}, isbn = {978-3-86360-276-5}, doi = {10.22032/DBT.57813}, pages = {281 -- 291}, abstract = {Digital twins enable the digital representation of physical systems and provide comprehensive modelling and analysis capabilities. An online data exchange between the Digital twin and SAP is feasible, through integration of a transport control systems (SAP) via RESTful API. This interface allows decision making in resource allocation and furthermore the adaptation of the digital model if the real system changes. Despite the associated challenges in terms of data synchronisation, the integration has benefits such as a reduction in modelling effort and an increase in the lifetime of the digital twin. In the context of this work, the design of the interface between the simulation software and a SAP transport control system via RESTful API is described.}, language = {de} }