The University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA received a $547,870 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation on February 1, 2021 to develop auxetic lattice reinforcing metamaterial architectures for new concrete metastructures. The grant is part of NSF's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), which aims to improve quality of life and economic strength through engineering research and education. Specifically, the university will design innovative metamaterials to reinforce concrete structures using auxetic lattice architectures, with a completion date of January 31, 2026. The research supports NSF Engineering's goal of fostering innovation in materials engineering with potential applications for sustainable infrastructure systems.
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