Richard Christensen
Professor Christensen's research is concerned with the mechanics of materials. The behavior of polymers and polymeric fiber composites are areas of specialization. Of particular interest is the field of micro-mechanics that focuses on materials' functionality at intermediate-length scales between atomic and the usual macro scale. Applicable techniques involve the methods of homogenization for all types of composite materials. The intended outcomes of his research are useful means of characterizing the yielding, damage accumulation, and failure behavior of modern materials. A related website has been developed to provide critical evaluations for the mathematical failure criteria used with the various classes of engineering materials. Most of these materials types are employed in aerospace structures and products.
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| Title | Author(s) | Journal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield Functions/Failure Criteria for Isotropic Materials | Richard Christensen | Proceedings: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, The Royal Society | 07-1997 |
| Stress Based Yield/Failure Criteria for Fiber Composites | Richard Christensen | International Journal of Solids and Structures | 01-1997 |
| The Kink Band Mechanism for the Compressive Failure of Fiber Composite Materials | Richard Christensen with S.J. DeTeresa | Journal of Applied Mechanics | 01-1997 |
| The Relationship of Minimal Conditions to Low Density Material Microstructures | Richard Christensen | Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids | 01-1996 |
| The Hierarchy of Microstructures for Low Density Materials | Richard Christensen | ZAMP | 01-1995 |
ASME Nadai Medal (2006)
