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SUMMARY:Design of novel hybrid foam materials  for impact applications - M
 r. Adam Boyce\, Centre for Micromechanics\, Cambridge University Engineeri
 ng Department
DTSTART:20180503T121000Z
DTEND:20180503T130000Z
UID:TALK103774@talks.cam.ac.uk
CONTACT:Lorena Escudero
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid materials typically comprise two or more materials and 
 span from foams and lattices\, to fibre reinforced composites. From the na
 turally occurring bone\, wood or bird’s wings\, to man-made aerogel and 
 metal or polymer foams\, hybrid material are ubiquitous in nature. Design 
 of hybrid materials involves careful selection of material and topology to
  generate a structurally efficient\, low-density material enabling gaps to
  be filled in material space. The primary goal of this research is the des
 ign of such a material and in particular\, a hybrid material containing po
 lymer foam. The specific desired properties of such a material should incl
 ude superior energy absorption capabilities giving improvement of the inde
 ntation and impact resistance of the foam. These new materials will find a
 pplications in a myriad of industries\; automotive\, aerospace\, and marin
 e as well as sporting and military applications. Specific applications may
  include helmets\, and panels in cars\, boats and aircraft which are susce
 ptible to impact.\n
LOCATION:The Richard King Room\, Darwin College
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