Grant: Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)
University of Windsor
$110,224.00
High speed digital image correlation system for material deformation analyses
FY 2011-12
Summary
The requested support from the proposed NSERC RTI application will be used to purchase a high speed digital image correlation (DIC) system. This device will be used extensively in the research program currently supported by the applicant's NSERC Discovery Grant to study novel energy dissipation structures. Additionally, this equipment will also be used by the co-applicants investigating materials deformation at elevated strain rates and response of structures under high speed testing conditions. The high speed camera will also be used in biomechanical analyses. Practical engineering structures which will be analyzed with this system include, but are not limited to, foam filled braided tubes, aluminum extrusions subjected to cutting deformation, high strength steel sheet metal, and electrode surfaces in lithium-ion batteries. Biomechanical analyses will include the quantification of soft tissue motion relative to bone and the documentation of shockwave propagation through the upper and lower extremities under impact conditions.
The above-mentioned studies, which require the use of the high speed DIC system, have the potential to significantly impact a number of practical applications. These include, but are not limited to, automotive, military, aerospace, personal safety protection, and human running and falling applications. The most significant aspect of the use of these research tools will be to reduce the severity of injuries or potential of death as a result of falls, automotive crashes, pedestrian impacts, blasts, or bomb explosions. Additionally, these research tools will also aid in reducing running induced joint and muscle injuries. The high speed DIC will be used extensively for the training of highly qualified personnel. Thus, the proposed camera system would act as a tool for research and education and also serve to develop knowledge.
Program
Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)
Recipient
Location
Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
423475-2012
Name nom
Altenhof, William
Department département
Mechanical, Automotive and Materials Engineering
Organization id
37
Institution établissement
University of Windsor
Province en
Ontario
Province fr
Ontario
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2011
Competition year année de concours
2012
Award amount
110224
Program id
EQPEQ
Program nane en
Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)
Program name fr
Outils et instruments de recherche - catégorie 1 (<150 000$)
Group en
Discovery grants programs
Group fr
Programmes de subventions à la découverte
Committee code
1512
Committee name en
Mechanical Engineering
Committee name fr
Génie mécanique
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
2101
Research subject group en
Mechanical engineering
Research subject group fr
Génie mécanique
Research subject en
Solid mechanics
Research subject fr
Mécanique des solides
Partie
1
Nb partie
1
Application title
High speed digital image correlation system for material deformation analyses
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
The requested support from the proposed NSERC RTI application will be used to purchase a high speed digital image correlation (DIC) system. This device will be used extensively in the research program currently supported by the applicant's NSERC Discovery Grant to study novel energy dissipation structures. Additionally, this equipment will also be used by the co-applicants investigating materials deformation at elevated strain rates and response of structures under high speed testing conditions. The high speed camera will also be used in biomechanical analyses. Practical engineering structures which will be analyzed with this system include, but are not limited to, foam filled braided tubes, aluminum extrusions subjected to cutting deformation, high strength steel sheet metal, and electrode surfaces in lithium-ion batteries. Biomechanical analyses will include the quantification of soft tissue motion relative to bone and the documentation of shockwave propagation through the upper and lower extremities under impact conditions.
The above-mentioned studies, which require the use of the high speed DIC system, have the potential to significantly impact a number of practical applications. These include, but are not limited to, automotive, military, aerospace, personal safety protection, and human running and falling applications. The most significant aspect of the use of these research tools will be to reduce the severity of injuries or potential of death as a result of falls, automotive crashes, pedestrian impacts, blasts, or bomb explosions. Additionally, these research tools will also aid in reducing running induced joint and muscle injuries. The high speed DIC will be used extensively for the training of highly qualified personnel. Thus, the proposed camera system would act as a tool for research and education and also serve to develop knowledge.
