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Wasatch Molecular: Multiscale Computationally-Guided Design of Ballistic and Blast Resistant Layered Materials

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Navy
Contract: N00014-13-M-0018
Agency Tracking Number: N122-143-0353
Amount: $80,000.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N122-143
Solicitation Number: 2012.2
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2012
Award Year: 2013
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2012-10-25
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2013-08-25
Small Business Information
825 North, 300 West Suite W003
Salt Lake City, UT -
United States
DUNS: 800580933
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Grant Smith
 Director of Research and
 (801) 746-9258
 gdsmithwmi@gmail.com
Business Contact
 Sehee Jeong
Title: Business Manager
Phone: (801) 712-7708
Email: jeong@wasatchmolecular.com
Research Institution
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Abstract

A multiscale modeling approach is proposed for the development and implementation of physics-based EOS and constitutive models within a multimaterials continuum modeling framework. Accurate EOS and rate-dependent constitutive (flow, yield stress, damage) models for plate glass, PMMA and segmented elastomers will be developed based upon equilibrium and non-equilibrium molecular dynamics simulations and will be validated through direct comparison of predicted impact behavior with experimental measurements. MD simulations will also facilitate development of improved interfacial models needed for prediction of wave propagation in multilayered materials. The material point method (MPM) will implement these models as well as improved 2- and 3-D crack propagation, fracture, failure and materials interface models, allowing for accurate numerical assessment and optimization of layered structures of various materials and geometries to resist ballistic and blast impact.

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