Andre Dürr

Andre Dürr is a Professor at Munich University of Applied Sciences within the Faculty of Civil Engineering (Faculty 02), located in room F 4.04 at Karlstraße 6, Munich. He actively contributes to the Laboratory for Steel and Light Metal Construction and the Institute for Materials and Construction Research, focusing on practical applications in structural engineering.

His educational foundation includes a Diplom (Master's equivalent) from the University of Stuttgart in 1999 and a PhD from the same institution in 2007, both centered on fatigue behavior of steel structures and composite systems.

Professor Dürr's research spans steel construction, structural engineering, composite construction, material fatigue, crane runways, and bridge construction. His work emphasizes fatigue assessment of welded connections, particularly in hollow sections, and the application of high-strength steels. He pioneers techniques like high-frequency hammering for crane rail fatigue mitigation and develops optimization strategies for welded details under cyclic loading.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a concentrated focus on fatigue life prediction under variable amplitude loading, sequence effects in hollow section structures, and practical implementation of European steel construction guidelines. His research bridges theoretical models with industrial applications, especially in crane runway systems and bridge engineering.

He has secured significant funding through projects like STROBE (European Commission, 2021) and FOSTA initiatives (2020-2023), addressing fatigue in high-strength steels and hollow section joints. His grant portfolio demonstrates strong industry-academia collaboration, translating research into design guidelines for structural engineers.

Within the Laboratory for Steel and Light Metal Construction, Dürr leads experimental fatigue testing programs and collaborates with the Institute for Materials and Construction Research on material-performance relationships, driving innovation in steel structure durability and safety standards.