Orono, Maine – An article led by ASCC researcher and Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Amrit Verma was published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, a notable wind energy journal with an Impact Factor (IF) of 16.79, titled “A review of impact loads on composite wind turbine blades: Impact threats and classification”. The researchers […]
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Orono, Maine – An article authored by ASCC researcher and Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Amrit Shankar Verma was recently published in Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering. Titled “A code-to-code comparison for dynamic modeling and response analysis of offshore wind turbine blade mating process”, researchers set out to compare the codes for […]
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Bridges are crucial infrastructure, connecting people and communities, and enabling economic growth. However, bridges are also subjected to natural wear and tear, which, if not managed correctly, can lead to structural deficiencies and threaten public safety. Thus, it is essential to evaluate and maintain the bridge’s health regularly. One key aspect of bridge health evaluation […]
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Dr. Habib Dagher and the Advanced Structures and Composites Center are featured on PBS NOVA’s “Chasing Carbon Zero.” Dr. Dagher and the ASCC will be highlighted with other scientists and engineers exploring different solutions for decarbonizing our world. Premiering April 26 at 9 pm on PBS Learn more: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/chasing-carbon-zero/
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Compotech Inc., which spun out of the ASCC in 2011, is a leading composite parts manufacturer and has been named one of Composites World’s 12 Top Shops of 2022. The list recognizes companies that demonstrate excellence in composites fabrication and advanced manufacturing. Compotech Inc. was selected for the Top-Shops list based on its track record […]
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Orono, Maine – ASCC student researcher Lara Chern has been named the UMaine 2023 valedictorian. Originally from Bow, New Hampshire, Chern is graduating with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and minors in mathematics and engineering leadership and management. She has worked at the ASCC since 2020. Inspired by a high school teacher to apply to […]
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Orono, Maine — An article by ASCC researcher Dr. Aaron Gallant was recently published in the journal Geo-Congress. The paper, “A p-y Q-z Method for Analyzing Helical Piles under Lateral Loading” was co-authored with researchers from Geosyntec Consultants and the University of Antioquia in Colombia. Helical piles are often used for underground construction to hold […]
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Orono, Maine — ASCC researchers Andrew Schanck, Jon Pinkham, Dr. Keith Berube and Dr. Bill Davids recently published a paper in Structures. The article, “Assessment of web shear stresses and shear capacity of FRP composite tub girders for highway bridges,” aims to characterize the shear strength, buckling resistance, and distribution of live load shears in […]
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Orono, Maine – ASCC-affiliated faculty member Dr. Damian Brady was recently promoted to professor, one of 31 UMaine faculty to receive promotion or tenure this spring. Brady is the Agatha B. Darling Associate Professor of Oceanography in the School of Marine Sciences at the Darling Marine Center. His research centers on water quality, ecosystem function, […]
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Orono, Maine — A review paper by several ASCC researchers was recently published in Polymers. ASCC authors include Dr. Mehmet Özgür Seydibeyoğlu, Dr. Yousoo Han, Dr. Lu Wang, Dr. Elif Alyamaç Seydibeyoğlu, Dr. Siamak Shams Es-haghi, Dr. Sunil Bhandari, and Dr. Douglas Gardner. Additional authors include researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The paper, “Review […]
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