Synergistic Composite Design Data Approaches to Support both Propulsion and Airframe Applications (MSC P8030) Navy SBIR FY2008.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2008.2 Topic No.: N08-133 Topic Title: Synergistic Composite Design Data Approaches to Support both Propulsion and Airframe Applications (MSC P8030) Proposal No.: N082-133-0642 Firm: Materials Sciences Corporation 135 Rock Road Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044 Contact: Anthony Caiazzo Phone: (215) 542-8400 Web Site: www.materials-sciences.com Abstract: Development and use of new (composite) materials is imperative for continued advancement of airframe and engine systems. It is expected that this accelerated insertion of materials can be facilitated through development and validation of analytical models that guide and supplement experimental characterization of new materials to reduce the number of physical tests to the minimum number needed to insure that reliable data exist to support both airframe and engine designer needs. In this proposal, Materials Sciences Corporation outlines a work plan for meeting this objective by assembling and linking multi-scale (i.e., micro and macro) material models, demonstrating techniques for including statistically based properties and automatically providing written and graphical output of data. Initial validation of the analysis toolset will be conducted using polyimide resin carbon fiber prepreg design data provided by Renegade Materials Corporation. Benefits: Accelerated insertion of materials will be facilitated through development of linked engineered material databases, which are capable of conducting quick virtual testing of new materials, i.e., supplemented by limited physical testing, rather than proceeding directly to traditional complete experimental characterization programs. In addition to reducing the time and cost of introducing new materials to military airframes and engines, it is expected that the products of this research will be applicable to the commercial shipbuilding and aerospace sectors, the automotive industry and the oil exploration industry. Return