COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (CR&D) Delivery Order 0023: Molecular Simulation for Material Design Limits

Abstract

This research in support of the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate was conducted at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio during two summer sessions from 1 May 2004 through 31 Aug 2005. The research investigated the ability of Molecular Dynamics simulations to replicate the mechanical properties of Parmax self-reinforced polymers. This report presents details of the simulation, test procedures, and results.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA517918

Entities

People

  • Martin A Schwartz

Organizations

  • University of North Texas

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Bulk Modulus
  • Compressive Strength
  • Computational Science
  • Dynamics
  • Glass Transition Temperature
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Molecular Dynamics
  • Simulations
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Stresses
  • Transition Temperature
  • Yield Strength

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  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Reinforced Composite Materials