Navamani Prakash

My research focuses on the Evaluate interfacial Properties of bio-adhesive bonding , specifically exploring the fracture behavior at the adhesive-wood interface. The study combines experimental methods and numerical modeling to analyze the performance of bio-adhesives system, under different loading conditions. By using tests like End-Notched Flexure (ENF) and Double Cantilever Beam (DCB), along with Digital Image Correlation (DIC) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools such as Abaqus, the research aims to characterize Mode I and Mode II fracture energies, bondline stiffness, and cohesive zone behavior.
This work contributes to the broader field of sustainable materials and structural mechanics, aiming to develop reliable, eco-friendly bonding technologies for engineered wood products used in construction, furniture, and packaging.