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Current MSE Research AreasExperimental Process Characterization. Research focuses on manufacturing process development and the use of statistically-based experimental methods to characterize and optimize the production of composite materials.Mechanical Testing and Failure Analysis. A wide array of mechanical testing equipment is utilized for determining the mechanical and physical properties of materials. Failure analysis methods are employed to gain a more complete understanding of the behavior of materials. Process Modeling. Efforts currently focus on the development of a comprehensive three-dimensional computational model to describe resin flow, cure, and heat transfer which occur during the pultrusion process. Pultrusion Manufacturing. Using a commercial pultrusion machine, one of only a few at a U. S. university, researchers at the University are able to actively examine process optimization, manufacturing techniques, and composite properties. These research efforts are directly transferable to the composites industry. Surfactant Science. Both fundamental and applied research is conducted to develop modified surfaces at the molecular level for the manufacturing of improved composite materials. Many of the above activities are discussed on the Composite Materials Research Group (CMRG) site. |
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For School of Engineering Research AreasResearch Areas in the School of Engineering |
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