Fatigue, Rust, & Corrosion: The Cancer of Maritime Structures
Overview:
The Arkansas
Tech University (ATU) Fatigue & Fracture Lab is a leading research center in Arkansas
dedicated to advancing the science of material durability through innovative studies in fatigue and fracture
mechanics. Dr. Mohammad
Amjadi's lab explores how materials and structures respond to repeated stress, combining
hands-on testing and modeling to improve performance across industries such as aerospace, automotive,
energy, and marine engineering. With expertise in metals, composites, and advanced materials, his team
drives innovation through cutting-edge research and strong collaborations. To learn how these insights apply
to marine engineering and ship design, sign up for this webinar!
Industry! Seeking a partner for fatigue testing? ATU is ready to support you! Email Dr. Amjadi directly.
What You’ll Learn:
- Fundamentals of fatigue and corrosion in maritmime environments
- Common failure modes and how to identify early signs of fatigue or cracking
- How advanced testing and modeling methods support design and maintenance in marine engineering
You can request access to this recording by emailing Dr. Amjadi for access to this insightful learning resource.
Date & Time: November 19, 2025 1200-1300 ET
Audience: Anyone involved with
research and development, design, engineering, construction, maintenance, modernization and operation of
naval systems that are potentially affected by corrosion.
Virtual Course Format: This
presentation and discussion will occur in Microsoft Teams. If you do not have Teams, you will be able to
view this event in your browser.
Enrollment Fee: FREE!
Professional Development
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at (703) 836-6727.
Speaker Biography
Dr. Amjadi is an Assistant Professor of
Mechanical Engineering at Arkansas Tech University, where he leads research on the fatigue and fracture
behavior of materials and composites, with a strong emphasis on advanced manufacturing. His expertise
spans failure analysis, experimental testing, material characterization, metallography, and
fractography, integrating both experimental and modeling approaches.
Dr. Amjadi has conducted extensive fatigue testing and fracture analysis of 3D-printed polymers, metals
and composites, employing advanced techniques such as Digital Image Correlation (DIC), Differential
Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).
His research has produced predictive models for the fatigue behavior of short fiber-reinforced
thermoplastics under diverse environmental and loading conditions, advancing the understanding of
materials used in aerospace, automotive, marine, and biomedical applications. As an educator and
researcher, Dr. Amjadi is dedicated to mentoring students, fostering industry collaborations, and
translating materials science and advanced manufacturing research into practical engineering solutions.
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