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Assistant
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Assistant Professor of Materials
Science at Vanderbilt
University (August, 2001--)
Education
Ph.D. in Aeronautics (Minor: Material Science) California Institute of Technology Thesis: Dynamic Failure Characteristics in Layered Materials and Structures. Advisor: Prof. Ares J. Rosakis
M. S. in Aircraft Design/Soild Mechanics Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China.
B. S. in Aircraft (Structural) Design Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China
Enter here to find my current and previous research activities----including some high-speed photos and QuickTime movies. My research is focused on the mechanical response and failure of advanced materials and structures at different time-scales (static to dynamic) and length-scales (nano-scale to macro-scale). Typical applications include nano/micro-scale engineering, defense and homeland security engineering. My work is supported by the National Science Foundation, the Office of Naval Research and Oak Ridge National Laboratories
Teaching
Graduate CE 301,302 “Advanced Mechanics of Solids, I & II" (Theory of Elasticity, Plates and Shells, Buckling, Plasticity, Stress Wave and Fracture Mechanics) Fall and Spring 2001-2006.
Graduate IMS 320 "Nano-scale Science and Engineering", Fall 2002, co-instructor
Undergraduate CE 182 "Mechanics of Materials" , Fall 2002-2006.
Undergraduate CE 180 "Statics" , Fall and Spring 2006 -2007.
1. L. Xu,"Exploration on Constants Independent of Materials and Layups in Transverse Matrix Cracking of Cross-ply Laminates," Advanced Composites Letter, 1993, Vol.2, No.1, pp.25-29.
2. L. Xu, "Interaction between Matrix Cracking and Edge Delamination in Composite Laminates, " Composites Science and Technology, 1994, Vol. 50, No.4, pp.469-478 (Full paper in PDF file).
3. L. Xu, C.H. Kou "Effect of Interfacial Interleaf to the Interlaminar Fracture and Intralaminar Fracture in A New Bismaleimide MatrixHistry Composites System ,"Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 1994, Vol.13, No.6, pp.509-540.
4. L. Xu, "Influence of Stacking Sequence on the Transverse Matrix Cracking in Continuous Fiber Crossply Laminates," Journal of Composite Materials, 1995,Vol. 29, No.10, pp.1337-1339 (Full paper in PDF file)..
5. L. Xu, "Study on the Characteristic Curve of Stiffness Degradation Caused by Matrix Cracking in Multi-directional Composite Laminates," Journal of Composite Materials, 1996, Vol.30, No.7, pp.820-838 (Full paper in PDF file).
6. L. Xu, "On the Law of the Transverse Matrix Cracking Growth in Brittle Polymeric Matrix Composite Laminates under Static Loadings," Journal of Composite Materials,1996,Vol.30, No.3, pp.384-405.
7. L. Xu, "Modifying Stacking Sequence Design to Delay Delamination and Matrix Crack in Laminated Composites---The Multi-Delamination-Interface Design," Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites , 1996 , Vol. 15, No.3, pp.230-248.
8. L. Xu, " Probabilistic Character of the Microcrack Growth in Brittle Layered Materials," Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 1997, Vol.27 ,pp.167-174 (Full paper in PDF file)
9. L. Xu, " Some Techniques to Establish the Characteristic Curve for Microcrack Growth in Layered Materials," Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 1997, Vol. 56, No.6, pp.827-837 (Full paper in PDF file).
10. L. Xu, "Study on the Characteristic Stress-Life Curve of Different Materials and Failure Modes," Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites ,1998, Vol.16, No.17, pp.1450-1462.
11. L. R. Xu and A. J. Rosakis, “Impact Failure Characteristics in Sandwich Structures; Part I: Basic Failure Mode Selections,” International Journal of Solids and Structures, 2002, Vol.39, pp. 4215-35 (Full paper in PDF file)
12. L. R. Xu and A. J. Rosakis, “Impact Failure Characteristics in Sandwich Structures; Part II: Effects of Impact Speed and Interfacial Strength,” International Journal of Solids and Structures, 2002, Vol.39, pp. 4237-48 (Full paper in PDF file)
13. L. R. Xu and A. J. Rosakis, “An Experimental Study on Dynamic Failure Events in Homogeneous Layered Materials Using Dynamic Photoelasticity and High-speed Photography,” Optics and Laser in Engineering, Vol. 40, pp. 263-288,2003. (Full paper in PDF file)
14. L. R. Xu, Y. Y. Huang and A. J. Rosakis, “Dynamic Crack Deflection and Penetration at Interfaces in Homogeneous Materials: Experimental Studies and Model Predictions,” Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, Vol. 51, pp.425-460, 2003. (Full paper in PDF file)
15. L. R. Xu and A. J. Rosakis, “Real-time Experimental Investigation of Dynamic Crack Branching Using High-speed Optical Diagnostics,” SEM Experimental Techniques, Vol. 27,pp.23-26, 2003. (Full paper in PDF file)
16. L. R. Xu and S. Sengupta and H. Kuai “An Experimental and Numerical Investigation on Adhesive Bonding Strengths of Polymer Materials,” International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, Vol. 24 , pp. 455–460, 2004 (Full paper in PDF file)
17. Zhong, W.H., Li, J., Xu, L.R ., Michel, J.A, Sullivan, L.M. and Lukehart, C.M. “Processing of Polymeric Nanocomposites Reinforced with Derivatized Graphitic Carbon Nanofibers with Linker Molecules”. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Vol. 4, pp.794-802, 2004.
18. L. R. Xu, V. Bhamidipati , W.-H. Zhong, J., Li, C. M. Lukehart, E. Lara-Curzio, K. C. Liu and M. J. Lance “Mechanical Property Characterization of A Polymeric Nanocomposite Reinforced by Graphitic Nanofibers with Reactive Linkers, Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 38, pp. 1563-1582, 2004.(Full paper in PDF file)-----Top 5 in 2005; and top 10 in 2006 of the Most-Frequently-Read Articles in Journal of Composite Materials.
19. L. R. Xu , H. Kuai and S. Sengupta “ Dissimilar Material J oints with and without Free-edge Stress Singularities; Part I: A Biologically Inspired Design,” Experimental Mechanics, Vol. 44, pp. 608-615, 2004 (Full paper in PDF file)
20 . L. R. Xu , and S. Sengupta “ Dissimilar Material J oints with and without Free-edge Stress Singularities; Part II: An Integrated Numerical Analysis,” Experimental Mechanics,Vol. 44, pp. 616-621, 2004 (Full paper in PDF file)
21. Zhong, W.H., Li, J., Xu, L. R . and Lukehart, C.M. “GCNF/Epoxy Monoliths Using Reactive Oxydianiline Linker Molecules and the Effect of Nanofiber Reinforcement on Curing Conditions,” Polymer Composites, Vol. 26, pp. 128-135. 2005.
22. L. R. Xu and S. Sengupta, “Interfacial Stress Transfer and Property Mismatch in Discontinuous Nanofiber/nanotube Composite Materials,” Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Vol. 5, pp.620-626, 2005 (Full paper in PDF file)
23 . L. R. Xu and A. J. Rosakis, “Impact Damage Visualization of Heterogeneous Two-Layer Materials Subjected to Low-speed Impact,” International Journal of Damage Mechanics, Vol. 1, pp.215-233, 2005 (Full paper in PDF file)
24 . L. R. Xu , H. Kuai and S. Sengupta“ Free-Edge Stress Singularities and Edge Modifications for Fiber Pushout Experiments,” Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 39, pp.1103-1125, 2005. (Full paper in PDF file)
25. X.F. Li, and L. R. Xu “Transient Response of a Finite Bimaterial Plate Containing a Crack Perpendicular to and Terminating at the Interface,” ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics, 2006,Vol.73, pp.544-554 ( Full paper in PDF file)
26. P. Wang and L. R. Xu “Convex Interfacial Joints with Least Stress Singularities In Dissimilar Materials and Structures,” Mechanics of Materials, 2006, Vol.38, pp.1001-1011.( Full paper in PDF file)
27. L. R. Xu, V.Bhamidipati and S. Mahadevan “Shear-lag Analysis of Constrained Shrinkage Cracking in Reinforced Concrete Slabs,” Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention, 2006, Vol. 6, pp. 57-66.
28. L. R. Xu and P. Wang “Dynamic Fracture Mechanics Analysis of Failure Mode Transitions along Weaken Interfaces in Elastic Solids,” Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2006, Vol. 73, 1597-1614.( Full paper in PDF file)
29.X.F. Li, and L. R. Xu “T-stresses across Static Crack Kinking,” ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics, 2007, Vol. 74, Vol. 181-190 ( Full paper in PDF file)
30. L. R. Xu, L. Li, C. M. Lukehart and H. Kuai “Mechanical Property Characterization Nanofiber-Reinforced Composite Adhesives,” Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, in press, 2007 ( Full paper in PDF file).
Professional Activities
Professional Society
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)---- Committee Members of Dynamical Behavior of Materials, Fracture and Failure ,Experimental Mechanics, Secretary of the Fracture and Failure Mechanics Committee
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
American Society for Composites (ASC)
Materials Reseach Society (MRS)
Society for Experimental Mechanics (SEM)--- Chair of the Composite Material Technical Committee
Proposal Referee
Journal Referee
Modeling Aircraft-- See F-18 Hornet aircraft model -A souvenir (I spent one month by using three simple tools ) as a player of the University Aero-model team at the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. An exhibit at the Beijing Aerospace Museum for eight years.


My research group is growing. I plan to recruit one to two new members with
good research experience in solid mechanics or material engineering. Click
here for more information.
Research Lab
The Advanced Material Testing Laboratory includes two MTS test machines, one high-speed camera and other dynamic and static testing, material preparation and experimental mechanics facilities. More descriptions will come soon.
Movie Time
After extensive impact and fracture
experiments of composite and layered materials using high-speed photography,
I stacked all these photos for making QuickTime movies. What you will see
is what the high-speed camera "saw" during the impact experiment. Enter here to watch
vivid QuickTime movies. The copyright of these
movies is belongs to L. R. Xu at Vanderbilt University and A. J. Rosakis at
California Institute of Technology.
Dr. L. Roy Xu
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
VU Station B 351831, Vanderbilt University
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37235, U. S. A.
Email: L.Roy.Xu@Vanderbilt.Edu
Tel: (615) 343-4891 Fax: (615) 322-3365




