High Rate Mechanical Properties of Materials

NIST, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Gaithersburg, MARYLAND
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RAP opportunity at National Institute of Standards and Technology     NIST

High Rate Mechanical Properties of Materials


Location

Material Measurement Laboratory, Materials Science and Engineering Division


opportunity location
50.64.21.B8564 Gaithersburg, MD

NIST only participates in the February and August reviews.


Advisers
name email phone
Edwin Pak-Nin Chan [email protected] 301.975.5228
Christopher L. Soles [email protected] 301.975.8087
Description

The mechanical properties of polymers are strongly dependent on the rate of deformation. In particular, we are interested in how the elastic and fracture properties of polymers change as a function of mechanical testing rate. To study this problem, we are applying a microballistic-based measurement to understand the rate-dependent mechanical behavior of polymers from low impact speeds to ballistic speeds. We are particularly interested in the role of polymer architecture, such as network structure, backbone stiffness and side group flexibility, on the rate-dependent elasticity and fracture toughness of extremely tough polymers.

key words

Mechanical Properties, Thin films, Polymers, High rate deformation


Eligibility

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens

Level:  Open to Postdoctoral applicants


Stipend
Base Stipend Travel Allotment Supplementation
$82,764.00 $3,000.00

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