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Modeling of Engineered Shock Absorbing Materials

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The main field of study research through this project is to study the effect of history of deformation in materials subjected to complex loading, useful for producing lightweight alloys and composites optimized for absorbing shock and impact. This is accomplished by creating a digital model of a system in which…

The main field of study research through this project is to study the effect of history of deformation in materials subjected to complex loading, useful for producing lightweight alloys and composites optimized for absorbing shock and impact. This is accomplished by creating a digital model of a system in which the material undergoes tension and compression through colliding bars. The results show that the system generated is accurate when compared to real tests, so the program used to create the model can be used in the future for simulated tests using different materials or applied loads.
ContributorsShoemaker, Bradley Dean (Author) / Oswald, Jay (Thesis director) / Solanki, Kiran (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Program (Contributor)
Created2014-05