Introduction to Measuring Durability Course
Establishing the durability of new or existing products is one of the most difficult properties to obtain. This course will begin with an introduction to how durability is currently measured and the test methods often used. The strengths and opportunities of this approach will be discussed followed by the current research to address the opportunities presented above. The research will be described according to the different research focus areas. At the conclusion of the course, the learners will have a broad knowledge of not only the current test methods but the research in this area that will change current industry practices in determining durability.
Learning Objectives
- Durability - Test Methods & Measurements
- Threshold Testing
- Design Life Test Methods
- Accelerated Testing.
Dr. Christopher White, NIST
Dr. Christopher White is a Research Chemist in the Polymeric Materials Group of the Materials and Structural Systems Division (MSSD) of the Engineering Laboratory (EL) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Dr. White joined NIST in 1997 as a National Research Council Postdoctoral Research Associate. Dr. White is an expert in understanding how the complicated mix of rheology, thermal transport, and moisture diffusion affects the adhesive and cohesive failure related to outdoor exposure. This state-of-the-art research will result in significant progress in assessing and predicting the durability of these materials. Dr. White holds a Ph.D. (Chemistry) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and MBA from University of Maryland.