Grant: Research Tools and Instruments
Ryerson University
$138,500.00
3D Stero Micro-Imaging Measurement System (3D Micro DIC) for in-situ characterization of advanced composites and new emerging smart materials
FY 2016-17
Summary
We are making a case for a 3D Stereo Microscope imaging system (VIC-3D Micro) from Correlated Solutions, Inc. to accurately measure, in-situ, displacements and strains of microscopic composite specimens which is unattainable with any other available equipment. The proposed equipment is the only commercially-available digital imagining system able to remove complex non-radial optical distortions that can severely bias strain measurements and thus providing accurate data.
The requested equipment is highly needed to support the research programs of five co-applicants from four different Canadian universities (Ryerson, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo and University of Ontario Institute of Technology). The PIs are conducting high impact research involving characterization and modelling of new emerging composite materials used in many engineering applications where assessing the mechanical properties and progressive failure modes at different scales is a key challenge. Our strategy is to use the requested 3D Micro DIC System in conjunction with the applicant's infrared thermography camera test setup to have a more comprehensive and in-depth characterization of full-field stress/strain and damage evolution in composites at different scales. This can lead to breakthroughs in the applicants' respective research programs because of the uniqueness of such test setup and its utilization.
The experimental component of the PIs' respective research programs will provide the opportunity for 30 graduate students to be trained on the requested micro-imagining system, also providing them with a fundamental understanding of the complex mechanical behaviour of composite materials. Such skills are desirable for future engineering jobs, and for Canada's materials and manufacturing sector. In addition, since the PIs are involved in a number of ongoing collaborative research projects investigating other advanced materials for which the requested equipment may be used, additional HQP may also be trained.
Program
Research Tools and Instruments
Recipient
Location
Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
RTI-2017-00532
Name nom
Bougherara, Habiba
Department département
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering - Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Organization id
43
Institution établissement
Ryerson University
Province en
Ontario
Province fr
Ontario
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2016
Competition year année de concours
2017
Award amount
138500
Program id
RTI
Program name en
Research Tools and Instruments
Program name fr
Outils et instruments de recherche
Group en
Discovery grants programs
Group fr
Programmes de subventions à la découverte
Committee code
1609
Committee name en
Engineering (RTI)
Committee name fr
Génie (OIR)
Area of application code
602
Area of application group en
Construction, urban and rural planning
Area of application group fr
Construction, urbanisme et aménagement rural
Area of application en
Materials performance
Area of application fr
Performance des matériaux
Research subject code
2001
Research subject group en
Materials science and technology
Research subject group fr
Science et technologie des matériaux
Research subject en
Materials structure, properties and testing
Research subject fr
Structure, propriétés et essais des matériaux
Partie
1
Nb partie
1
Application title
3D Stero Micro-Imaging Measurement System (3D Micro DIC) for in-situ characterization of advanced composites and new emerging smart materials
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
We are making a case for a 3D Stereo Microscope imaging system (VIC-3D Micro) from Correlated Solutions, Inc. to accurately measure, in-situ, displacements and strains of microscopic composite specimens which is unattainable with any other available equipment. The proposed equipment is the only commercially-available digital imagining system able to remove complex non-radial optical distortions that can severely bias strain measurements and thus providing accurate data.
The requested equipment is highly needed to support the research programs of five co-applicants from four different Canadian universities (Ryerson, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo and University of Ontario Institute of Technology). The PIs are conducting high impact research involving characterization and modelling of new emerging composite materials used in many engineering applications where assessing the mechanical properties and progressive failure modes at different scales is a key challenge. Our strategy is to use the requested 3D Micro DIC System in conjunction with the applicant's infrared thermography camera test setup to have a more comprehensive and in-depth characterization of full-field stress/strain and damage evolution in composites at different scales. This can lead to breakthroughs in the applicants' respective research programs because of the uniqueness of such test setup and its utilization.
The experimental component of the PIs' respective research programs will provide the opportunity for 30 graduate students to be trained on the requested micro-imagining system, also providing them with a fundamental understanding of the complex mechanical behaviour of composite materials. Such skills are desirable for future engineering jobs, and for Canada's materials and manufacturing sector. In addition, since the PIs are involved in a number of ongoing collaborative research projects investigating other advanced materials for which the requested equipment may be used, additional HQP may also be trained.
