The multi-scale mechanics research area endeavors to develop multiscale and multiphysics mechanics theories that bridge the nano scale to the continuum scale to predict material and structural strength.
Research Concentration Areas
- Novel mechanics theories
- Advancements in non-destructive evaluation procedures
- Innovative experimental methods
- Quasi-static and dynamic loading conditions including but not limited to seaway, fatigue, impact and hygrothermal
- Advanced structural materials including but not limited to composites, thermoset polymers, high performance thermoplastic polymers, glasses and additively manufactured metallics
Research Challenges and Opportunities
The below research challenges and opportunities are included to help define the research area. High risk, novel research ideas that are beyond those included below are encouraged.
- Discovery of mechanics theories to define the response of material flaws, groups of flaws, and distribution of flaws to predict material strength
- New in-situ non-destructive evaluation technologies and methodologies to reveal material and structure as-built local properties and imperfections that can work across existing and yet to be developed materials
- Innovative experimental methods and instrumentation to understand the local and global internal strain state of a material while under mechanical loading including the onset and propagation of damage
How to Submit
For detailed application and submission information for this research topic, please refer to our broad agency announcement (BAA) No. N0001425SB001.
Contracts: All white papers and full proposals for contracts must be submitted through FedConnect; instructions are included in the BAA.
Grants: All white papers for grants must be submitted through FedConnect, and full proposals for grants must be submitted through grants.gov; instructions are included in the BAA.