Key findings from the DOE-backed collaboration between C. K. Chen, G. Tsampras, Dr. Lal Cheruvalath, and Mary Thundathil that quantified how hybrid reinforcement strategies behave under abusive loads.
Publication
Experimental characterization of mechanical and tribological properties of composite materials for friction-based force-limiting structural components
Quantified the mechanical and tribological envelopes of next-generation friction composites that need to act as predictable force limiters in safety-critical assemblies.
Authors
C. K. Chen, G. Tsampras, Dr. Lal Cheruvalath, Mary Thundathil
Published in
Composites Part B
Year
2025
Topics
Composites, Friction Materials