The group for Advanced Composites deals with three types of composites which are relevant for the aerospace technology (light weight structures), space applications (ceramics at high temperature) and engin systems (friction under extreme environments).
- Polymer Composites: aerospace and automotive
- Ceramic Matrix Composites: re-entry, hard coating
- Metal Matrix Composites: friction and thermal properties
The staff comprises about 20 persons with a strong interdisciplinary education in fields chemistry, material science, engineering, thermophysics and physics. The activities are focused on elaboration processes for composites, development of new materials, development of new functionalities (impact resistance, wear, permeability properties, flame resistance, coefficient of thermal expansion...) and simulation of processes for industries.
vincent.calard@ait.ac.at
Advanced Aerospace Composites