Laboratory of Strength and Plasticity of Metal and Composite Materials and Nanomaterials (No.10)

Historical background In 1971, a laboratory of composite materials was organized at the Institute, the main task of which was to develop the physical and mathematical foundations and technology for the production of these materials. The main efforts of the laboratory were focused on research in the field of metal matrix composites. In the late 80s, the laboratory developed a technology for producing composite materials by hot rolling, which significantly reduced the duration of the process.  The fundamental directions of the laboratory's activity:

• The development of theoretical ideas about the structure and properties of composite materials based on the application of a systematic approach and the introduction of mathematical methods for describing and modeling the processes of structure formation.
• Creation of a new generation of composite materials for structural and tribotechnical purposes with an increased range of physical and mechanical characteristics based on the widespread use of nanotechnology achievements, synergistic effects of interaction between structural components and self-organizing processes of structure formation.

Applied activities of the laboratory:

The laboratory can offer developments in the field of new structural materials designed for friction pairs for various purposes (sliding bearings, rolling bearings, dry friction, friction with lubrication, etc.), in particular for aluminum matrix dispersed-filled composite materials with improved tribotechnical characteristics (contact strength, wear resistance, fatigue strength, etc.). The composition of the laboratory is the head of the laboratory of the corresponding member. RAS KOLMAKOV Alexey Georgievich tel. (499) 135-45-31 Deputy Head. laboratory of Candidate of Technical Sciences KOBELEVA Lyubov Ivanovna tel. (499) 135-87-21