Speaker: Eric Anderssen and Giorgio Vallone
Abstract
Composite materials are broadly used in high energy physics for their unique properties. For example, they were used in the construction of structural components for several particle trackers such as STAR, PHENIX, ATLAS, ALICE. Other examples include the superconducting coils used in magnets for particle accelerators. In the first part of this seminar, we discuss the key properties of the constituent materials, and their behavior when combined; the most common fabrication processes and how they impact the mechanical properties. In the second part, we will discuss the main numerical modeling strategies used to simulate composite materials and bonded joints; their application on superconducting coils; interfacial and laminate failure prediction and simulation.
Ian Pong