Satoshi Matsuda
Associate Professor | Ph.D. in Engineering
Applied Chemistry Course
Field of Applied Chemistry
Professor Matsuda's teaching centers on physics, delivered not as a set of facts to be memorized but as a framework for reasoning logically from first principles with the aid of mathematics. Because physics underlies much of chemical engineering yet can be a stumbling block for students less comfortable with it, he designs his lectures to remain accessible to newcomers. His research seeks to bridge chemistry and mechanical engineering through investigations into the mechanical properties of plastics.
Fatigue Property Evaluation of Thermosetting Adhesives
What students can learn
By fabricating test specimens themselves and carrying out the full sequence from evaluation to analysis, students acquire not only chemical knowledge but also practical skills in strength evaluation that are directly applicable to mechanical design.
This research aims to extend the service life of adhesives made from thermosetting resins. Adhesives are fabricated in-house and subjected to life-evaluation testing, and post-test analysis is used to identify the factors that govern adhesive lifespan, with the goal of establishing guidelines for developing longer-lasting adhesives. As multi-material design, one approach to reducing CO2 emissions, increasingly relies on adhesive bonding in structural applications, extending the durability of these adhesives has become an unavoidable challenge, and this research plays an important role in addressing it.
Proposing and Evaluating a Fatigue Test Method for Plastic Pipes
What students can learn
Proposing and refining evaluation methods firsthand builds practical problem-solving ability, while also cultivating knowledge of strength evaluation that is directly useful in mechanical design and in society at large.
This research proposes a fatigue test method for plastic pipes used in water supply systems and evaluates its suitability for practical application. By reconsidering aspects of the ISO-recommended fatigue evaluation method for plastic pipes, including specimen shape, size, and loading method, an accelerated test method is proposed and verified using actual pipe materials. As the adoption of plastic pipes in water supply networks continues to expand worldwide, evaluating their long-term durability has become an urgent issue. This work seeks to develop a more precise fatigue test method that can contribute to predicting the service life of water supply and sewage pipes.
