Award Year / Program / Phase:2009 / SBIR / Phase I
Agency / Branch:DOD / NAVY
Principal Investigator:Yuri Nikishkov, Chief Technical Officer
Award Amount:$79,880.00
Abstract:
We propose the development of a validated analysis tool to predict damage growth and useful life of loaded fastener holes in laminated composites. The objectives of Phase I are (1) to develop and verify a concept for comprehensive damage initiation and growth models applicable to loaded fastener… More
The Numerical Technology Company and North Star Imaging (NSI) team in this project to develop and verify a Computed Tomography (CT) based technology for accurate three-dimensional measurement and characterization of fiber waviness (wrinkles) in fiberglass/epoxy and carbon/epoxy composite structures.… More