Capabilities
Mechanics & Materials
The Mechanics and Materials Sectionhas developed several core technology areas that, when taken collectively, allow us to evaluate the performance of structures, mechanical components, and engineered systems.
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Probabilistic Methods
- Uncertainty Modeling and Quantification [Huyse/Thacker]
- Model Verification and Validation [Thacker]
- Probabilistic Analysis and Design [Riha/Thacker]
- Probabilistic Mechanics and Reliability [Thacker]
- Probabilistic Software
- NESSUS Software [Riha/Thacker]
- NESSUS: A New Tool for Safer Structures [Thacker]
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Lifing Methods
- Probabilistic Methods for Life Prediction [Enright]
- Structural Life Services [Chell]
- Life Prediction Services [Chell/Hudak]
- Life Prediction of Materials and Structures [Hudak/McClung]
- Life Prediction Software Development [McClung]
- Life Prediction Methods Development [McClung]
- Prognosis and Structural Health Monitoring [Hudak]
- Integrity and Reliability Software [McClung/Thacker]
- Lifing Software
- NASGRO Software [McClung]
- DARWIN Software [Enright/Huyse]
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Biomechanics
- Bone Mechanics [Nicolella]
- Bone Micromechanics [Nicolella]
- Impact Biomechanics [Nicolella/Thacker]
- Biomaterials Characterization [Nicolella]
- Biomechanics [Nicolella]
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Miscellaneous
- MEMS: Microelectromechanical Systems [Hudak]
- Assuring the Safety of Natural Gas Vehicles [Hudak]
- Testing Composite CNG Vehicle Fuel Cylinders [Hudak]
- High Tech Coating Maintenance Services [Chan]
- Micromechanical Material Modeling [Chan]
Related Terminology
NESSUS • life prediction • structural integrity • reliability assessment • mechanical behavior • mechanical characterization, fatigue life characterization • crack growth • corrosion fatigue • probabilistic mechanics • uncertainty modeling • NASGRO • integrity and reliability
