Hey guys, sorry for not posting last week.
I can give you a little update about my research though. My overall goal for the project is to test the sensing capabilities of Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Embedded elastomers. The CNTs will offer greater strength and sensing capabilities to be used in our Strain Energy Accumulator. Energy will be stored in the accumulator as strain of the elastomeric material (much like an animal balloon) and resistance measurements should be able to detect any tears or cracks that may develop. We are working on methods of embedding these vertically aligned CNT's and hope to have a working material by the end of summer to test.
For this week, I would like to say that the summer has been super fun so far. My fellow co-workers have enabled me to understand the World Cup, although I am still grieving the U.S.'s loss. It also amazing to be placed in such a great city. Nashville is truly one of a kind and has some amazing musical talent. Everyone here plays an instrument (and is exceptional at it) and they expect you to be able to jam as well. I have visited the Opryland Hotel, the Dukes of Hazzard Museum, waterfalls, the beautiful Cathedral here in town, and just about every guitar shop in the city. It has been a great time so far and am happy that only half of the summer is completed!
Have a happy Independence Day!
Chris Maurice
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