Funded Research

Activity in Research

        FUNDED RESEARCH – FUNDING TOTAL $8,567, 671
        EXTERNAL FUNDING –

$6,595,218 (PI -$3,301,543,   CO-PI -$3,293,675)

      INTERNAL FUNDING – $2,436,200
    1. “Prediction and Measurement of Transverse Cracking in Cross-Ply Laminates,” Ohio Aerospace Institute $12,805 from Sept. 1990 to June 1991.
    2. “3-D FEM Simulations of the Delamination Progress in Cross-Ply Symmetric Graphite-Polyimide Composites,” NASA, $22,871 from Nov. 1990 to Oct. 1991, $33,000 from Nov. 1991 to Oct. 1992 and $33,000 from Nov. 1992 to Sept. 1994.
    3. “Damage Mechanics Controlled by the Interaction of Microcracks in the Interphase of MMC and BMC,” NASA. Lewis Research Center, $37,832 from Nov. 1990 to Oct. 1991, $48,000 from Nov. 1991 to Oct. 1992, $60,000 from Nov. 1992 to Oct. 1993, $55,000 from November 1993 to December 1994, and $55,000 from January 1995 to December 1995.
    4. “Damage and Strength Characterization of BASF Ultrapack – AS4 Interlocked Composite Material under Static Tensile Load Conditions,” EPIC $1,875 from Jan. 1991 to Sept. 1992.
    5. “Tension-Tension Fatigue Behavior of Kevlar Cables – Tests,” LORAL Defense Systems, Sept. 1991 – June 1992, $ 8,010.
    6. “Durability and Life Prediction Modeling in Polyimide Composites” – NASA Lewis Research Center, from December 1993 to September 1995, $20,000.
    7. “Static and dynamic properties of rubber components – tests,” LORAL Defense Systems, June – August 1994, $ 5,000.
    8. “Prestressed Composite Tubes – Fabrication Process & Design” – Asian Development Bank, $ 15,000 from October 15 to Dec 10, 1995.
    9. “UA/CWRU Center for Infrastructure Materials and Rehabilitation,” Ohio Board of Regents Investment Fund Award, from 7/1/95 to 6/30/96 – group proposal for $1,770,000, (together with Drs. R. Liang, A. Saleeb, J. Padovan, and some CE department members of Case Western Universty).
    10. “Mixed-Mode Complex Shape Cracks Propagation in Anisotropic Plates,” NASA Lewis Research Center, from 4/11/96 to 4/10/97, $ 56,354.
    11. “FE/Analytical Life Prediction of Brittle Materials,” NASA Lewis Research Center, from 6/1/97 to 5/31/2000, $408,816.
    12. “Design Analysis and Material Modeling for Ceramic Matrix Composite Materials,” NASA from 11/3/97 to 11/2/98, $ 107,302.
    13. “High Temperature Testing and Modeling of Ceramic Matrix Composites,” NASA from May 1, 1998 to April 30, 1999, $ 101,544.
    14. “Stress Analysis of Graphite/Epoxy Layered System Adhered to Concrete,” Master Builders Technologies, from May 29, 1998 to August 30, 1998, $ 8,989.
    15. “General Crack Problems in Functionally Graded Materials,” NASA Lewis Research Center, from September 22, 1998 to January 21, 1999, $42,000, together with Dr. J. Padovan.
    16. “NDE Methods for Commercial Aircraft Engine,” NASA Lewis Research Center, from November 4, 1998 to November 3, 1999, $110,507.
    17. “Development of a jet engine containment design methodology,” NASA Glenn Research Center, from December 1, 1999 to November 30, 2002, $533,275, together with Dr. E. Sancactar.
    18. “Creep rupture model of composite materials”, NSF SERG, from June 1, 2000 to May 31, 2001, $50,400, together with Dr. D. Robinson.
    19. “FEA Study of Impact-Penetration for Lightweight Jet Engine Containment,” NASA Glenn Research Center, from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2002, $115,039.
    20. “FEA Study of Impact-Penetration for Lightweight Jet Engine Containment,” NASA Glenn Research Center, from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003, $148,626.
    21. “Intelligent Propulsion System Foundation Technology – Propulsion 21,” NASA Glenn Research Center, from August 1, 2003 to April 30, 2004, $29,600.
    22. “Wright Center of Innovation – Spin Test Equipment Grant,” OBR, from January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2006, $800,000, together with Drs. P. Qiao, J. Braun.
    23. “FEA Study of Impact-Penetration for Lightweight Jet Engine Containment,” NASA Glenn Research Center, from January 19, 2004 to January 18, 2005, $172,316.
    24. “FEA Study of Impact-Penetration for Lightweight Jet Engine Containment,” NASA Glenn Research Center, from January 19, 2005 to January 18, 2006, $205,486.
    25. “Intelligent Propulsion Systems Foundation Technology – Phase 2 of Propulsion 21,” GEAE $39,283, from Aug 1, 2005 to August 31, 2006.
    26. “Development of 3D Braided Zylon Model for Explicit FEA Analysis,” NASA, $86,749, from September 1, 2005 to August 31, 2006.
    27. “Polymer and Composite Ballistic Impact Testing, Characterization, and Modeling”, NASA $52,435, from June 1, 2006 to September 30 2007.
    28. “Space Flights Fluid Experiments Analysis and Modeling”, ZIN Technologies, $67,880, from October 1, 2006 to June 30, 2008.
    29. “Numerical Modeling of Textile Composites” GE Aircraft Engines, $20,000, from May 1, 2007 to December 1, 2007.
    30. “Modeling and Testing of Aging Degradation Effects on Dynamic/Impact Performance of Advanced Braided Composites for Jet Engine Fan Cases/Blade Containment Systems”, NASA-NRA, $879,205, from September 29, 2007 to September 29, 2011.
    31. “An Investigation into Mechanical and Impact Properties of Triaxial Braided Composites for Jet Engine Blade Containment”, NASA GSRP – Justin Littell –, $30,000, from September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008.
    32. “Investigation of Test Methods and Damage Mechanisms for Triaxial Braided Composites” Lee Kohlman – NASA GSRP, $30,000, September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010.
    33. “Macro-mechanical Modeling of Tri-axial Braided Composites” Brina Blinzer – NASA GSRP, $30,000, September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010.
    34. “UA support to ZIN for NASA Space Flight Program in 2009”, ZIN Technologies, $17,592, October 1, 2009,to September 30, 2010.
    35. “Experimental Structural Assessment of Advanced Stirling Convertor Planar Spring Material for Long-Term Durability – Phase I,” Sunpower Inc., $80,000, From October 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010, with Dr. Yun Gin Yun.
    36. “Experimental Structural Assessment of Advanced Stirling Convertor Planar Spring Material for Long-Term Durability – Phase II,” NASA., $98,000, From October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011, with Dr. Yun Gin Yun.
    37. “Investigation of Test Methods and Damage Mechanisms for Triaxial Braided Composites–year 2” Lee Kohlman – NASA GSRP, $30,000, September 1, 2010 to August 31, 2011.
    38. “Macro-mechanical Modeling of Tri-axial Braided Composites-year 2” Brina Blinzer–NASA GSRP, $30,000, September 1, 2010 to August 31, 2011.
    39. Helicopter Gear Development, A&P Technology, $36,427, August 1, 2014 to August 1,

RESEARCH FUNDED INTERNALLY

    1. “Micromechanisms Governing the Deformation and Fracture Behavior of Metal- Matrix Composite Materials,” $1,200, Faculty Research Grant, Nov. 1988.
    2. “Characterization of Visco-plastic Materials,” $10,000 – Summer Faculty Fellowship at NASA, 1989.
    3. “A Study on Failure and Crack Growth Mechanisms in Ceramics Composites,” Research Challenge Grant $10,200, May 1989 to Sept. 1990.
    4. “Damage Mechanics in Metal Matrix Composite materials,” $12,000 – summer faculty Fellowship at NASA, 1990.
    5. “Numerical Analysis of Filament Winding Tubes with Pre-stresses Fibers,” $6,000 – Faculty Research Fellowship, summer 1996.
    6. “OBR Individual Research Challenge Match to Design, Progress Modeling, Manufacture, and Testing of Composite Shield for Turbine Engine Blade Containment(1999-01 biennium),” $20,000.
    7. “OBR Research Challenge Match to FEA Study of Impact-Penetration for Lightweight Jet Engine Containment”, (2001-03 biennium),” $20,000.
    8. OBR Incentive Fund, “Polymer-Based Nanotechnologies,” $7,000 (part of $70k funding for 10 faculty), 2003.
    9. UA cash matching component for “Wright Center of Innovation – Spin Test Equipment Grant,” from January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2006, $330,000 together with Drs. P. Qiao, J. Braun.
    10. UA in-kind matching component for “Wright Center of Innovation – Gas Turbine Engine Research and Testing Laboratory Building, April 2005, $2,000,000.
    11. OBR Research Challenge Grant, “Impact Testing and Analysis”, $20,000, 2007.
    12. Internal cost sharing grant, The University of Akron, $10,000, 2007.

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