Laboratory Description

Laboratory dedicated to the research and development of polymer composites reinforced with natural fibers for ballistic applications. In this laboratory, composites are produced by cold compression molding or additive manufacturing using the DLP method. The obtained samples are subjected to tests for physical, mechanical, thermal, chemical, and ballistic characterization. These characterizations are supported by other laboratories within the section, such as electron microscopy, mechanical testing, X-ray diffraction, and ceramic materials laboratories. For ballistic tests, support is provided by Line IV of the Army Evaluation Center (CAEx).

Laboratory Infrastructure

• • Fume hood for resin preparation, handling reagents, and preparing solutions;

  • 2 hydraulic presses with 15-ton capacity;

  • Pantec CH/IZ 25 Izod/Charpy impact testing machine;

  • Pantec manual broaching machine;

  • Quimis Q317M oven;

  • Gehaka BK300 precision balance;

  • Sample cutting machine;

  • 3D printer, Creality Halot 1 model, DLP.

Expertise

• Sample cutting;

• Manufacturing of composites via cold compression molding;

• Manufacturing of polymer and composite components via additive manufacturing;

• Impact testing of composite and polymer materials;

• Determination of the specific mass (density) of solid materials by the Archimedes Principle.

Contact Information
Laboratory supervisor: TC Lucio Fabio Cassiano Nascimento
Phone: +55 (21) 2546-7273
E-mail: lucio@ime.eb.br
Institution Name: Military Institute of Engineering
Address: Military Institute of Engineering. Materials Engineering Section (SE/8). Praça General Tibúrcio, No. 80, Praia Vermelha – Urca, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Postal Code: 22.290-270.