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ME Events
Atomistics-consistent models for multi-scale simulations of the thermo-mechanics of 1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazinane (RDX) in moderate to strong shock regimes
Thursday, April 23, 2026 3:30pm to 4:20pm
Department of Mechanical Engineering
PRESENTATION: In this work, an atomistically informed continuum framework is developed to model shock-induced pore collapse and energy localization in energetic materials, with emphasis on RDX. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations are used to extract thermophysical properties and constitutive response, enabling calibration of a modified rate-dependent Johnson–Cook (M–JC) strength model. The formulation is extended with a post-yield relaxation mechanism to...
Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Night
Thursday, May 7, 2026 3:00pm to 5:30pm
Join us for the Department of Mechanical Engineering's Spring Senior Design Night! See what our seniors have worked on for their research capstone projects. Everyone is welcome to mingle, network, and provide feedback on poster presentations.
