Overview

The Center for Advanced Composites (CAC) at the University of Florida is dedicated to advancement of the state of the art in composite material research and structural analysis.  Combining a diverse assortment of experimental testing equipment and the latest in computational analysis tools, the Center provides a well-balanced approach to increasing the understanding of composite material mechanics.    

The CAC personnel is comprised of several faculty from aerospace, mechanical, and materials engineering, together with a complement of PhD and MS graduate students.  This well-grounded staff and support facilities provide for effective approaches to experimental, analytical, and finite element research capabilities.  The CAC is currently working in collaboration with funding institutions such as NASA, the Army Research Office, and the Air Force Research Laboratory.  Current research areas include novel structures such as sandwich constructions, textile composites, and functionally graded materials, as well as advancement of core disciplines such as composite fracture mechanics, impact mechanics, micro-mechanics, and design optimization.		LEFT:  The Center for Advanced Composites is housed in the newly constructed NEB building.

BELOW LEFT: Lake Alice, the natural centerpiece of the Gainesville, FL campus.	BELOW RIGHT:  The Century Tower at the heart of the University presents a symbolic backdrop.