Proceedings of the Army Symposium on Solid Mechanics, 1989 - Mechanics of Engineering Materials and Applications Held in Newport, Rhode Island on 16-18 May 1989

Abstract : The 1989 Army Symposium on Solid Mechanics: Mechanics of Engineered Materials and Applications was the eleventh in a series of biennial symposia which has focused on solid mechanics research achievements impacting defense systems needs. The committee endeavored to organize a symposium which would emphasize the synergistic interplay between solid mechanics and materials science in the development and effective utilization of advanced structural materials. The plan called for papers on the wide range of advanced materials to include structural ceramics, metal matrix composites, organic matrix composites, modern metallic alloys, polymers, and hybrids. The goal was to have technical sessions comprised to contributed papers and presentations by invited researchers who have made substantial contributions to the theme area. Keywords: Ceramic materials, Composite materials, Defects (materials), Impact, Loads (forces), Mechanics, Shock (mechanics), Statistical analysis, Strain rate.