American Society for Composites 40th Anniversary
Annual Technical Conference
Dayton Convention Center, Dayton, OH
October 6-8, 2025
Organizing committee:
Dr. Thomas Whitney, University of Dayton: ASC Conference Chair
Dr. Gyaneshwar P. Tandon, University of Dayton Research Inst.: ASC Conference Co-Chair
Mr. Michael Gran, Air Force Research Laboratory: ASC Conference Co-Chair
Dr. Vipul Ranatunga, Air Force Research Laboratory: ASC Conference Co-Chair
American Society of Composites
Established in 1985, the American Society for Composites (ASC) aims to provide a communication forum for the engineering and scientific community in composite materials. The society was formed to expedite the growth of knowledge gained from interdisciplinary engineering and scientific research in composite materials and to promote the exploitation of the unique properties of composite materials in emerging applications.
For over 40 years, the American Society for Composites (ASC) has been an organization dedicated to advancing the science and technology of composite materials and structures. As an all-volunteer group composed of dedicated professionals in academia, industry, national laboratories, and federal agencies, we aim to serve as the pre-eminent focal point for the technical exchange of ideas, building networks and relationships, and facilitating communication amongst individuals having a mutual interest in composites. Each year, the annual technical conference in the Fall takes place over three days with 250+ papers. Conference typically has seven parallel sessions with each paper given a presentation time of 25 minutes. ASC has a no-paper/no-podium rule for its annual meetings.
Abstract and Paper Portal
Wednesday Workshop
Best Practices and Lessons Learned for Applying Continuum Damage Mechanics to Aerospace Structures
October 8, 2025
Session 1
Introduce individuals who are new to continuum damage mechanics (CDM) or progressive damage and failure analysis (PDFA) to the terminology, approaches, and resources. Disseminate the broad knowledge related to the verification, validation, evaluation, and application of CDM and PDFA methods developed under United States government funded research programs.
Session 2
Walk students through the process of building a finite element model for a continuum damage mechanics analysis, explaining the concepts and past studies that have led to our best practices. Finish with examples that demonstrate the importance of some of the best practices.
Venue & Parking
Dayton Convention Center
22 E 5th Street
Dayton, OH 45402
Parking
Parking is available in the Oregon District Garage, which is one block East of the Dayton Convention Center at the intersection of Fifth Street and Jefferson Street. The Oregon District Garage offers a covered skywalk on Level 1 that will bring you to the 3rd floor of the Dayton Convention Center facility.
Hotel Information
Transportation
Area Transportation
Public transportation in the Dayton area is provided by the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA), including buses and electric trolleybuses connecting downtown, surrounding neighborhoods, and major destinations.
Transportation to/from Major Airports
- Dayton International Airport (DAY) – Located about 15 minutes north of downtown Dayton.
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) – Approximately 1 hour south of Dayton.
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) – Approximately 1.5 hours northeast of Dayton.
Taxi, and Rideshare Services
- Dayton Checker Cab: 937-222-4011
- Uber/Lyft: Available throughout Dayton, including airport pickups and downtown services.
Public Transportation
- Greater Dayton RTA – Offers bus and trolley services throughout Dayton and nearby areas.
- Flyer Shuttle Service – A free circulator shuttle serving downtown Dayton, popular for conferences and events.
Ground Transportation
- Rental Cars: Available at Dayton International Airport and downtown Dayton.
- Shuttle Services: Many hotels provide complimentary shuttles for airport and local transportation.
- Bike & Scooter Rentals: Link Dayton Bike Share and electric scooters (Bird/Lime) are available for short-distance travel.
