Introduction of Damage mechanics
Damage Mechanics research is a specialized area of study that focuses on understanding and quantifying the progression of damage, degradation, and failure in materials and structures under various mechanical loads. This field plays a vital role in predicting and preventing structural failures, which is critical for ensuring the safety and reliability of engineering systems.
Investigating the initiation and propagation of cracks in materials, with an emphasis on predicting the critical conditions for fracture and designing structures to resist crack growth.
Fatigue and Durability Analysis:
Studying how materials and components degrade over time due to cyclic loading, and developing methods to assess the durability and remaining service life of structures.
Composite Material Damage:
Analyzing the damage mechanisms in composite materials, including delamination, matrix cracking, and fiber breakage, to improve the design and performance of composite structures in aerospace, automotive, and marine applications.
Damage in Concrete and Masonry:
Researching the factors contributing to deterioration and cracking in concrete and masonry structures, with a focus on methods for repair and reinforcement.
Computational Damage Modeling:
Developing advanced numerical models and simulations to predict and visualize the evolution of damage in materials and structures, aiding in the design and analysis of engineering systems.