Electro-Dynamic Testing machine for Multi-Scale Dynamic Thermo-Mechanical Characterization of Advanced Materials
Abstract
An Electro-Dynamic system would allow NIAR to support DoD needs when it comes to develop predictive models that cover all time and length scales relevant to polymer and powder-bed additive manufacturing parts. NIAR/WSU is pursuing an Electro- Dynamic Testing Machine with high temperature capabilities to enhance current and future research in various areas applicable to Naval interests. The Electro-Dynamic testing machine allows the dynamic thermo-mechanical characterization of emerging materials (e.g., fuzed deposition/ 3D printing/Additive Manufacturing[1]) at multiple length scales. The addition of an Electro-Dynamic testing machine will play a pivotal role in the establishment of material characterization and modeling infrastructure for 3D printed materials at NIAR/WSU. The thermo-mechanical macro/meso-scale behavior of the 3D printed materials are affected by the properties of the base material, inherent microstructure, and process variables associated with the additive manufacturing equipment. The 3D printed material offers the unique capability of designing materials for specific needs, by adjusting the macro-structure of printed material as well as the micro-structural arrangement of reinforcement. The 3D printing is a complex thermo-mechanical process where the base material undergoes phase changes in addition to large thermal gradients[1,2].
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Apr 24, 2019
- Source ID
- N000141912176
Entities
People
- Gerardo Olivares
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- Wichita State University