Laboratory of Thin Structures

Faculty of Science / Department of Physics

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DESCRIPTION

This laboratory is focused on the study of the mechanical behavior of fragile materials (soft matter), especially polymers in the form of films or thin coating. The quasi-bidimensional nature of these systems gives them unusual properties in the way they deform or break . Understanding their mechanical behavior is important not only at a fundamental level, but also for engineering applications such as electronics, packaging industry, and medical supplies. The emphasis of the laboratory is basic research, although its facilities are also equipped for mechanical analysis of any type of fragile material.

SERVICES

Mechanical analysis

RESEARCH LINE

Non-linear elasticity, fracture, adhesion.

Mechanics of thin films and sheets

EQUIPMENT

STAFF

Luis Eugenio Hamm Hahn
Jefe de laboratorio

Catalina Morales
Ayudante de investigación

Joel Salinas
Tesista de pregrado

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact: luis.hamm@usach.cl
Phone: 227181220
Location: Department of Physics, Block C.

ADDRESS
Casa Central, Primer piso
Av. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins 3363, Estación Central, Santiago de Chile.

TELEPHONE
(+56-2) 271 80047

E-MAIL
comunicaciones.vriic@usach.cl