Prof. Mouring also is involved in the American Society of Civil Engineers as an Associate Member. Research Interests Prof. Mouring has concentrated recently in the areas of ship structures and composites. One project involved an analysis into the uncertainty of tee-stiffened steel panel ultimate strength involving both experimental and computational work. In the area of composites, a study was performed to investigate the feasibility of using composites in the construction of large surface ship hulls for both military and commercial use. Currently, an experimental and analytical study is being performed on the structural behavior of composite panels with preform frames.
Future research is planned in the area of composite joint behavior.
Research Projects Structural Behavior of Composite Panels with Preform Frames, USNA NARC Grant, 1996. Feasibility Study on the Development of Advanced Composite Hull Panels for Large Surface Ships, NSF Research Planning Grant, 1995-1996. An Analysis into the Uncertainty of Stiffened Panel Ultimate Strength, NSWC, Carderock Division, 1994-1995. In partial fulfillment of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at The Johns Hopkins University, 1992.