MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF MATERIALS AT TEMPERATURES CLOSE TO THEIR MELTING POINT

October 18, 2019 in Funding Opportunity

  • Title of project: MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF MATERIALS AT TEMPERATURES CLOSE TO THEIR MELTING POINT
  • Funding agency (Optional): Multiple
  • Description: Current design is done under the assumption that in operation the airframe is in the elastic regime. However, during high-speed flight, the material will be subject to extreme environments which lead to dramatic reductions in its yield limit and strength. The objective of this project is to investigate the quasi-static and dynamic response of metallic materials at elevated temperatures. For this purpose, a new quasi-static loading capability with elevated temperature capabilities will be established while the dynamic material response under elevated temperatures will be investigated by developing a cutting edge new testing capability. These new capabilities will provide high resolution validation data for development of a predictive computational capability for high-temperatures and high-strain-rate applications, and thus fill a technology gap that currently exists for metallic materials in general. The student will work in the REEF solids mechanics group in Shalimar, on the Emerald Coast.
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  • Knowledge and skills needed: The candidate should have a strong mechanics background and interest in doing experimental work. Proficiency with Matlab is highly desired.
  • How to apply: Send a detailed CV including GPA, GRE, projects, publications, skills, etc by e-mail to Dr. Cazacu
  • Faculty contact/webpage: Dr. Oana Cazacu, cazacu@reef.ufl.edu, http://www.reef.ufl.edu/Faculty/Cazacu/NewWebpage/HomePage.html