SOIL & ROCK MECH
Abstract
This basic research project correlates the effects of the nano- and micro-scale behavior on the macro-scale performance of geological and structural materials to provide a foundation for the creation of future revolutionary materials and to revolutionize the understanding the sensor data within a heterogeneous geological systems. This research encompasses geologic and structural material behavior, structural systems, and the interaction with dynamic and static loadings. Research includes: underlying physics and chemistry that controls the mechanics and electromagnetic behavior of geological and structural materials, new techniques that provide measurements at the fundamental scale, and fundamental theories for relating nano- and micro-scale phenomena to macro-scale performance. This research provides the basis for applied research in PE 0602784A (Military Engineering Technology), project T40 (Mobility/Weapons Effects Technology), that supports the civil engineering technologies for adaptive protection, scalable weapons effects, near surface computational evaluation platform, and austere entry and maneuver for the future force. The cited work is consistent with the Director, Defense Research and Engineering Strategic Plan, the Defense Basic Research Plan, the Army Modernization Strategy, and the Army Science and Technology Master Plan. Work in this project is performed by the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Vicksburg, MS.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- T22_0601102A_1_2040_PB_2012
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