Structures and Systems Research
Increasing Safety, Durability, and Reliability by Developing and Applying New Technology
UDRI scientists and engineers solve complex problems to help customers accomplish their missions or achieve their objectives. Through using sound and accepted practices, and by developing innovative, often groundbreaking techniques, we find solutions to the most difficult structural and system-related challenges.
Top: High-temperature mechanical tests on Oxide-Oxide CMC with high-temp extensometers visible.
UDRI Air Vehicle Optimization researchers provide design, testing, analysis, modeling and simulation, systems engineering, and operations research support to both external and internal customers.
UDRI performs test and evaluation services for the development and certification of impact-resistant systems using the most diversified indoor impact research facility in the world.
UDRI machinists fabricate special jigs, fixtures, apparatus, and complex material shapes and can meet almost any fabrication need. We also complete mechanical assemblies with precision and perform layout, gauging, and inspection.
UDRI solves complex engineering problems in structures-related research and development via analysis and testing, computational and experimental techniques, and development of new materials and methods.
UDRI Structure and Component Characterization researchers specialize in design and structural testing, vehicle component performance, and measurement and system engineering.
UDRI evaluates various structures and materials to determine their mechanical behavior as a function of strain rate, fatigue cycles, temperature, and other factors.
UDRI specializes in engineering problem-solving for field and depot maintenance issues for structures, electrical, and mechanical systems, including transparencies, as well as ground support and test equipment.