Abstract

This project is to study plastic folding and tearing mechanisms of sheet metal and to develop models of fracture initiation and growth. The program will consist of theoretical and experimental phases which involve mixed mode tearing and will be applicable to a wide range of engineering problems and loadings.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
8820994
Program Officer
Jerome Sackman
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1989-01-01
Budget End
1991-12-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1988
Total Cost
$157,001
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Cambridge
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02139