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Background
The Mechanics of Interfaces and Adhesion group explores novel approaches to control interfacial adhesion and increase strength and fracture toughness of advanced composites and multilayers. Using synergistic approaches that focus on physical, chemical and morphological modifications of the mating surfaces, significant efforts are currently being made to design, tune and control interfacial properties in composites and adhesive joints. As such, the pursued research spans the broad field of materials analysis and simulation and specifically include materials characterization at micro-, meso- and macroscale. We aim to design damage tolerant lightweight materials and structures that are of benefits in automotive and aerospace.
This RFP is for a motorized tensile/compression module for in-situ mechanical testing of bulk materials and structural interfaces in multi-layers that will need to operate at loads up to 5,000 N and be provided with high stiffness. Technical details can be found in Section 6.0 of this RFP document. This acquisition is made possible in partnership with the Canadian Foundation for Innovation.
Delivery and installation of equipment is expected in Q1, 2022.
The budget for this purchase is less than $135,000 CAD, not including HST. The cost should include the commissioning and training.
Questions regarding this Request for Proposal may be submitted via email) to the RFP Contact Person as follows:
Christine Wagner, CPPB, CSCP, Procurement Specialist, Research - Procurement and Contract Services
200 University Avenue West
University of Waterloo, East Campus 2
Waterloo ON N2L 5Z5
Email: procure@uwaterloo.ca
