The XSTRM lab investigates mechanics of materials challenges under extreme conditions. Specifically we explore material behavior under high strain-rate, added temperature, environmental and/or electrical loading conditions via dynamic fracture and impact loading.
Unique XSTRM projects include: (1) PANTHER- a large collaboration where we work on next-generation protective materials for defense helmets to mitigate traumatic brain injury, (2) Office of Naval Research Project on airframe composite structures for repetitive loading under launch and landing scenarios, (3) Dynamic fracture investigations of additively manufactured (3D printed) polymers in collaboration with other universities, the Army Research Laboratory and PPG Industries, (4) Investigations on the dynamic behavior of filled elastomers for explosives research with Lawrence Livermore National Lab; among many other cool projects always evolving!
Principal Investigator: Associate Professor Leslie Lamberson, Mechanical Engineering
Keywords: Dynamic, Mechanics, Materials