The research to be performed on this RIA award will investigate, theoretically, the influence of reinforcement cracking and interfacial debonding on composite flow strength, creep resistance and fracture toughness. Rigorous finite element analyses will be carried out to determine how the overall limit flow stress of a damaged composite depends on the volume fraction and shape of the reinforcing particles, the percentage of these particles which are damaged, and the characteristics of the matrix material.

Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1992-09-01
Budget End
1996-08-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
$99,982
Indirect Cost
Name
Johns Hopkins University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Baltimore
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
21218