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Project

EXTREME Dynamic Loading - Pushing the Boundaries of Aerospace Composite Material Structures

Acronym
EXTREME
Code
41J02315
Duration
01 September 2015 → 31 August 2019
Funding
European funding: framework programme
Research disciplines
  • Engineering and technology
    • Short and long fibre reinforced composites
    • Destructive and non-destructive testing of materials
    • Polymers and plastics
Keywords
aeronautic & aerospace fibre-reinforced plastics dynamic behaviour polymer measurement techniques dynamic testing
Other information
 
Project description
 

The aim of the EXTREME project is to develop novel material characterisation methods and in-situ measurement techniques, material models and simulation methods for the design and manufacture aerospace composite structures under EXTREME dynamic loadings leading to a significant reduction of weight, design and certification cost

 
Role of Ghent University
 Ghent University is responsible of the dynamic characterization testing of the novel composite and polymeric materials developed within EXTREME project. Ghent University will design a state of the art high speed optical measurement technique, which will be used for accurate testing of EXTRME project materials. Ghent University also supports the modelling and simulation activities within the project.