Multifunctional Materials and Structures
Abstract
The Multifunctional Materials and Structures thrust is developing materials and structures that are explicitly tailored for multiple functions and/or unique mechanical properties. This thrust also explores novel materials and surfaces that are designed to adapt structural or functional properties to environmental and/or tactical threat conditions. Included in this thrust are efforts that will lower the weight and increase the performance of aircraft, enhance the efficiency of turbines, improve the survivability of space structures, increase dampening of structural loads, and improve the performance of surface dominated properties (friction and wear, membrane permeability, etc.).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 962422e88d082d516677cf907026701a