THIS GRANT IS A CONTINUATION OF N00014-14-1-0514 Mechanical Characterization of Disparate Material Systems

Abstract

The Funds are for Dr. Kevin Hemker. The research seeks to develop and employ novel experimental approaches to measure theconstitutive properties of the various components of layered systems. High-temperature bond coat strength, the elastic response ofceramic topcoats, and mode-II delamination toughness are all being characterized as a function of thermal and environmental exposure.These experiments support the development of new coatings and lay the foundation for mechanism-based lifetime modeling. Layeredmaterial systems are replacing advanced monolithic materials in a growing number of applications where the unique properties andfunctionality of each layer provides dramatically increased performance and life. Thermal barrier coatings (TBC) for metallic Ni-basesuperalloys and environmental barrier coatings (EBC) for ceramic matrix composites are two examples of layered material systems thathave been developed for extreme environments, consisting of high stresses and oxidizing and corrosive gases at temperatures on theorder of 1500oC. The availability of reliable layered material systems for these environments is crucial for the further development ofpower generation and propulsion systems with improved performance (power, efficiency, lower emissions, etc.).

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Aug 12, 2016
Source ID
N000141612406

Entities

People

  • Kevin Hemker

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Office of Naval Research
  • United States Navy

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Surface Coatings Technology.