Prof. Leslie Banks-Sills Research Group Consultation Includes:

- Static, linear analyses - Stress intensity factor calculations - Analyses with non-linear materials - Contact element analyses - Finite strains and displacements - Dynamic analyses - Thermal stress analyses - Biomechanics

- Experiments

- Fracture toughness measurements for metals, ceramics, polymers,  composites and bi-materials - Fatigue

- Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue Lectures and Seminars

Computational Equipment

Experimental Equipment

Testing Equipment Two Instron hydraulic static/dynamic uniaxial testing machines (models 1250 and 1341).  The systems consist of three main units: a loading frame, an electronic control and measurement monitoring console, and an hydraulic power pack.   For model 1250, the maximum load is 200 kN for static application and 100 kN for the dynamic case.  For model 1341, the maximum load is 25 kN for both static and dynamic loading.

- Consultation in Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue Problems - Finite Element Analyses

Powerful work stations - UNIX and Dual processor PC's - with advanced analysis software.

Accompany Experimental equipment Zeiss stereo-microscope 2000-C with zoom system 1:7, magnification 6.5x - 50x for cold light with port for camera of TV.  The system includes KL 1500 LCD cold light source.  The purpose of cold light sources is the intense illumination of objects of all kinds.  The system includes a Panasonic video camera WV - CP 450, professional Panasonic video AG 7350 with color video monitor BT-M2090Y and digital Panasonic AV mixer - WJ-AVE5.  PC containing data acquisition software.

Fabrication and Finishing - Dremel tools for surface finishing. - BIFA Monoxide machine for sand blasting. - ADS Laminaire Venta and drying oven includes M.R.C. temperature controller.