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Dr. Alan L.
Browne,
General Motors R&D Center Raytheon
30500 Mound Rd Missile
Systems, Structural Analysis Dpt.
MC 480-106-256 P.O.
Box 11337
Warren, MI 48090 TU,
Bldg 805, M/S E4
tel: 586-986-0512 Tucson,
Arizona 85734-1337
fax: 586-986-0446 tel:
520-794-8914
alan.l.browne@gm.com fax:
520-794-9379
1.
Purpose
Merge composite materials applications into the mainstream business of the ASC
to enable research focus on practical issues.
2.
Functions
There are three main functions of the Division:
- Network various applications areas with/into the ASC,
- Solicit papers/participation in the Annual Conference, to include the sponsoring and staffing of applications-related sessions, and
- Search for/create/offer educational opportunity.
3. Organization
a. Division Chairperson and Co-chairperson.
b. Standing Committees, including Committee Chairpersons
1. Military Applications
2. Infrastructure Applications
3. Commercial Transportation Applications
4. Sporting Goods Applications
5. Medical Applications
The five applications committees have responsibility to solicit high quality papers for submission as candidates for the yearly conference and to encourage participation by applications-oriented individuals and organizations in the yearly conference. These committees should also provide recommendations regarding particular research needs of the different applications areas.
4.
Funds
No fiscal resources exist within the Division, nor is
any member of the Division empowered to obligate the Division, its officers or
the ASC to a fiscal liability.
5.
Election of Officers
The co-chairperson shall be elected by the Division of
the ASC annual conference every two years. The co-chair shall succeed the
chairperson after a tenure of two years as
co-chairperson.
6. Special Opportunities and Awards
The Division may see fit to recommend the development of short courses, awards,
or publications, in addition to other special activities. Such opportunities
will form the basis for a formal action on the part of the Executive Body of
the ASC for resolution at the annual meeting of the ASC.
7. Amendments
These terms of reference may be altered by majority vote of the Division
membership present at the annual meeting, subject to approval by the Executive
Board.