Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP140100213 [ 2014 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers Prof Yi-Min (Mike) Xie;

Brief description This project will establish an effective and efficient computational framework for the topological optimisation of composites whose constituent phases possess significantly different Poisson ratios. In particular, the proposed research will be focused on exploiting the dramatic improvements in functional properties of composites when the Poisson ratio of one of the constituent phases is either negative or near its incompressibility limit. The expected outcomes will be a new methodology and an advanced engineering design tool that can be used for the development of a new class of composites with exceptional properties. Such new composite systems will have many potential applications, particularly in aerospace, defence and medical industries.

Funding Amount 323175

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects