Josef Fink

Prof. Josef Fink is a faculty member at TU Wien's Institute of Structural Engineering (E212). His research focuses on railway bridge dynamics, track-bridge interaction, and structural dynamics analysis. He specializes in dynamic response evaluation of railway bridges under high-speed traffic, damping factor determination, and SCSC-plate (steel-concrete-steel composite) applications in bridge engineering. His work integrates experimental and numerical methods to address challenges in railway infrastructure resilience and vibration control.

Key research areas include: ballasted track behavior, longitudinal/lateral track-bridge interaction, Lehr's damping coefficient analysis, and composite materials for bridge decks. He collaborates on projects such as the Network Lab and contributes to advancements in structural health monitoring and finite element modeling for bridge systems.

Prof. Fink has supervised numerous theses on topics like SCSC plate performance, damping analysis, and bridge-soil interaction. His publications emphasize practical engineering solutions for dynamic railway infrastructure challenges.