The research focus of the KryoStand project is on the development and standardization of mechanical testing methods for fiber-reinforced plastic composites (FRP) and plastics under cryogenic conditions. The goal is to identify and analyze the various factors influencing material testing at extremely low temperatures ranging from 150 °C to below 252 °C (the boiling point of hydrogen) and, thereby, to adapt existing testing methods—which are designed for near-room-temperature testing—to create reliable testing methods for cryogenic temperatures. Only in this way can the safety and efficiency of these materials be ensured in future-oriented technology fields such as hydrogen technology and the associated mobility sectors, as well as aerospace—supported by sensor technology for structural monitoring. More…
