This project will build on a substantial body of empirical research to develop and validate multiscale models of ultrasonic bonding during tape placement of metal matrix composite (MMC) structures. Experiments to-date have been guided by knowledge of the ultrasonic bonding of metals heuristically applied to the more complex problem of bonding MMCs. While all scales are of interest in a complete understanding of ultrasonic additive manufacturing (UAM) of MMCs, we will focus on the largest and most relevant scales initially.
Keywords: Mmc, Uam, Afp, Msm, Multiscale Modeling, Ultrasonic, Gun Tube, High Temperature Composite
