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.
UDRI Materials & Structures Sector Overview (PDF, 296KB)
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Air Vehicle Optimization
UDRI provides design, testing, analysis, modeling and simulation, systems engineering, and operations research support.
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Impact Physics
UDRI tests and evaluates impact-resistant systems using the most diverse indoor impact research facility in the world.
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Machining and Fabrication
UDRI fabricates jigs, fixtures, apparatus, complex shapes and mechanical assemblies with precision.
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Structural Engineering
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.
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Structure and Component Characterization
UDRI SCC researchers specialize in design and structural testing, vehicle component performance, and measurement and system engineering.
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Structures and Materials Evaluation
UDRI evaluates various structures and materials in order to determine their mechanical behavior as a function of strain rate, fatigue cycles, temperature, and other factors.
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System & Sustainment Engineering
UDRI solves engineering problems and field depot maintenance issues for structures, electrical and mechanical systems including transparencies, and ground support and test equipment.
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