Adhesion Test Methods, Modeling, and Durability
Abstract
The successful joining of materials for extended periods of time remains a difficult task for many applications, especially in the presence of complex and often interacting mechanical loading and environmental challenges. Performance and durability of such bonds is crucial not only for costeffectiveness, but also for maintaining product function and mission-critical specifications. Naval and other marine applications can be particularly challenging due to the unique environments to which components and systems are often exposed. Improvements in understanding of adhesion, test methods used to characterize adhesion performance, appropriate means to interpret results, and capabilities to accurately model performance may lead to improved ability to meet application requirements. This proposal presents an opportunity to engage faculty members with complementary expertise from the Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics Department at Virginia Tech, and perhaps individuals with more focused synthetic, physical, and surface chemical expertise, in consulting on ONR adhesion issues. Following initial introduction to the adhesion challenges of current interest, faculty will provide an overview of their assessment of current issues, procedures, and possible improvements. Consulting will continue on an as-needed based to address current and evolving needs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jun 10, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141612115
Entities
People
- David Dillard
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- Virginia Tech