Institute for Science and Engineering Simulation (ISES)
Abstract
The Institute for Science and Engineering Simulation (ISES), at the University of North Texas, has developed and applied novel materials characterization, modeling, and simulation tools to aid in the future inspection, repair and design of improved materials and processes for aerospace applications. Specifically, the program has aided in establishing the fundamental understanding required to support safety engineers in their ability to upgrade and maintain the Air Forces aging fleet by predicting material performance and structural integrity using principles based on mechanics and deformation of materials. This multifunctionality necessitates a strong coupling between structural performance and other functionalities such as electrical, magnetic, optical, thermal, biological, chemical, and so forth. Structural integrity includes durability, survivability, reliability, and maintainability. ISES thus focused on developing new design and performance criteria involving material science, mechanics, physics, and chemistry to model and characterize the processing and performance of multifunctional materials and microsystems at multiple scales from atoms to the continuum. This large-scale multi-year project focused on three principal thrust areas, developed based on the interests of AFRL. The major accomplishments of each of these tasks have been described in detail in this report.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 18, 2015
- Accession Number
- AD1008405
Entities
People
- Alan Needleman
- Angela Wilson
- Rajarshi Banerjee
- Thomas W. Scharf
Organizations
- University of North Texas