Objectives
- Characterise the mechanical and tribological behaviour of a variety of composites
- Inculcate a culture of research among faculty and students alike
- Fabricate a variety of composites using different matrix, reinforcement and filler materials through hand layup technique or other methods
- Generate data and create a basis for understanding the process of mechanical, dynamic mechanical and tribological behaviour of these composites
- Investigate the significance of reinforcement on the mechanical and tribological characteristics of composites
- Study the effect of various testing parameters on sliding, three-body and two-body abrasive wear and erosive wear behaviour of composites
- Conduct fractographic studies to understand the mechanism of failure under different loading conditions and mechanism of wear for different types of wear mode
- Design experiments by employing the Taguchi technique to understand the importance of operating parameters for the three wear modes
- Optimise material/process parameters for good mechanical and wear properties
- Analyse data and model the process
- Recommend optimal conditions for the desired performance level
- Explore commercial application
