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Magnetic Fluxgate Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) Sensor for Structural…

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Army 		Award ID:
48414 		Program Year/Program:
2001 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
A992-0981 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Materials Sciences Corporation
135 Rock Road Horsham, PA -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 2
Fiscal Year: 2001
Title: Magnetic Fluxgate Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) Sensor for Structural Integrity Monitoring Capabilities
Agency / Branch: DOD / ARMY
Contract: DAAD17-01-C-0111
Award Amount: $722,988.00
 

Abstract:

The objective of the work proposed herein is to refine and validate a fully integrated design tool for performance evaluation of armor systems consisting of ceramic front tiles and composite backplates. This tool will have applicability in the developmentof various multifunctional armor systems subjected to wide ranges of projectile and blast threats.The Phase I program was successful in demonstrating the integration of Materials Sciences Corporation's composite and ceramic failure models into LS-DYNA for predicting deformation and failure of various composite armor panels subjected to high velocityprojectile impact. The Phase I results provide good correlation with experimental data including major fiber failure modes, delamination distribution and V50 of composite panels.The Phase II program will extend the damage and energy dissipation prediction capabilities to a wide range of composite materials. Material characterization will be carried out to provide material properties for the progressive failure models. One majorgoal of the Phase II study is to develop and validate the analysis methods for design of fiber reinforced composite backplates used in armor systems. For validation of the composite models, armor system consists of metal and ceramic front plates andcomposite backing plates will be designed and tested.The product of the Phase II program will be validated composite and ceramic failure prediction modules which will operate within the proven LS-DYNA dynamic code environment.

Principal Investigator:

Chian-Fong Yen
Vice President
2155428400
dynasim@fuse.net

Business Contact:

Adam Rosen
Director, Business Dev.
2155428400
dynasim@fuse.net
Small Business Information at Submission:

MATERIALS SCIENCES CORP.
500 Office Center Drive, Suite 250 Fort Washington, PA 19034

EIN/Tax ID:
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No