Composite, Hybrid and Multifunctional Materials

The purpose of the Technical Division on Composite, Hybrid and Multifunctional Materials shall be to provide maximum technical benefits to its members by:

• Providing a forum or exchange of information on composites.
• Advancing composite technology through timely exchange and dissemination of information.
• Planning and coordinating, in cooperation with others, the composite activities of the Society.
• Assisting in the promotion of uniform terminology in composite documentation.
• Providing improved technical interaction between scientists, engineers, manufacturers and users of composites.
• Promoting and/or organizing special sessions, symposia, short courses, workshops, manuals or monographs.
• Interacting, assisting and cooperating with other committees, societies, associations or organizations on the topic of composites.

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Composite Materials Division - Updated May 2013

Overview

The division adjusted its focus and changed its name in 2011, and continued this emphasis in 2012 by forging and strengthening collaborations, and by offering new session topics.  Participation in the division is growing as the scope expands.

Activities in 2012 and 2013

The division has collaborated with a number of other divisions.  Collaborations in 2012 with the Time Dependent Materials, Biological Systems, Dynamics, and MEMs Divisions resulted in a number of joint sessions.  A collaboration with MEMs in 2012 resulted in Track 2:  Challenges in Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials and Processes in Conventional and Multifunctional Materials, and Dynamics TD’s.  A total of five sessions and twenty-five papers were organized under the division in 2012.  The session topics included : Composite Characterization Using Digital Image Correlation Techniques, Multi-Scale Simulation & Testing of Composites, Nano-Composites for Improved Composite Performance, Impact Behavior of Composites, Composites, Hybrids & Multifunctional Materials.

Eleven session topics were proposed for 2013: Hybrid Materials Joining, Multi-Functional Materials, Fatigue Behavior of Composites, Composites for Extreme Environments, Energy Storage and Management, Composites for Wind Turbines, Composites for Civil Structures, Biodegradable Composites, Vehicle Applications, and High Temperature Applications.  Some of these topics do have applications for classified presentations, but since the conference has no policy regarding closed sessions, this was deemed not to be feasible.  A total of seventy abstracts were received by the division for 2013, of which thirty-two were directly applicable to its scope.  Ten total sessions have been proposed, of which six to seven are likely to be organized.  Increased participation is expected for the 2013 conference. 

Several ideas were discussed for growing the division.  The issue of both quality and quantity of papers was discussed with regard to attendance and participation in the sessions.  The division agreed that the broadened scope of the division is appropriate, and is in line with the directions of industry and research.  The possibilities of a keynote and/or panel discussion were posed, but were tabled for a future year.