A Brief Assessment of Structural Composite Materials Research in Universities in the United States.

Abstract

The use of advanced composite structural materials in defense systems is rapidly increasing and it is expected that this trend will continue in the foreseeable future. Thus, it is important to assess the role of universities to support the technology base and provide appropriate manpower to the defense industry. The results of such a survey and assessment are presented. It is recommended that DARPA support about 5-8 new university-operated composite material activities which should have a strong interaction with industry. Suggested funding needs and technical initiatives are outlined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA166665

Entities

People

  • R. L. Kerber

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ceramic Matrix Composites
  • Composite Materials
  • Defense Industry
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Governments
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Polymer Matrix Composites
  • United States

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.