Connecting Experiments and Simulations while Designing Functionality into the Dynamic Behavior of Surrogate Energetic Systems
Abstract
The aim of this proposal is to understand the dynamic behavior of binder and crystalline sucrose systems in order to design functionality into energetic systems. The approach begins with designing meso-structure into the surrogate systems utilizing additive manufacturing techniques. Once the systems are built, they will be interrogated and characterized using visualization techniques such XCT, SEM and light microscopy before they are dynamically loaded. The next step is to connect experimental and simulation efforts in order to better resolve, understand and predict mesoscale phenomenon and its relationship to the bulk scale. This means doing experiments and simulations on the exact same microstructure. The next step is to then utilizecomputational optimization techniques, coupled with controlled additive manufacturing techniques, in order to design functionality into these systems such as enhanced or delayed initiation criteria. This process of design, build and test is repeated until the desired functionality is achieved. The work proposed here is contained in six tasks which include recruiting and educating the next generation of STEM scientists with the tools and knowhow to solve technical challenges that face the DoE and DoD, in close collaboration with AFRL staff.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 19, 2018
- Source ID
- FA95501810435
Entities
People
- John Borg
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Marquette University
- United States Air Force