Hilti  is one of the worlds leading companies specialising in the field of fastening and demolition systems in the construction industry. Hilti's leading position in the market is heavily dependent on leadership in innovation which, in turn, calls for leading-edge technical and scientific know-how.

The Hilti research in Computational Mechanics of Materials and Structures contributes significantly to increase and strengthen Hilti specific know-how. It includes the development and application of in-house and commercial finite element codes as well as the simulation of multi-body systems.The complexity of the various strongly nonlinear phenomena (impact, material modelling of concrete, steel ...) and the extreme situations (large deformations, high stresses, ...) relevant for fastening and demolition requires advanced modelling including the latest results of current research. In order to answer the complex questions, the Hilti research engineers collaborate with leading experts in the respective fields.

For each COMMAS class Hilti offers two scholarships, which include a grant of EUR 1.500 for each of the last two semesters. In addition, the thesis of the `Hilti scholars' will be embedded into current scientific activities of Hilti and can be partly or completely carried out at Hilti in the Principality of Liechtenstein or alternatively in Germany. Application for the scholarship can be made after the first semester by using the Hilti application form, which is available from the COMMAS secretary. The only prerequisite for being eligible for a Hilti scholarship is successful completion of the first COMMAS semester. The `Hilti scholars' are chosen by a mixed Hilti and COMMAS board based on the application and the examination results. 

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