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  • Fibers Microbuckling of Uncured Carbon-Epoxy Prepreg in Bending

    Creator:
    Guo, Yizhi
    Abstract:
    Prepreg is widely used in composite manufacturing with advanced composites such as carbon and aramid. The material is characterized by a degree of flexibility (drape) and stickiness (tack), which allows an efficient layup on molds with complex shapes. However, axial instability of compressed fibers during the molding process may occur,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    using molds [1]. In order to quantify the mechanical advantage of composite materials, specific

  • Ionic Cross-linked Cellulose Nanocrystals Composites of Poly(vinyl acetate)

    Creator:
    Chan, Han Ling
    Abstract:
    Understanding the effect on the materials mechanical properties from the perspective of interfacial interaction between the filler and the polymer matrix has become an important criterion in polymer nanocomposites field. Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are renewable materials that can be extracted from natural sources, such as wood, cotton, and tunicates. In...
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    Masters Thesis
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    expected to improve mechanical properties of composite materials due to strengthened interface (Figures 1

  • An experimental approach to analyze large notched composite panels loaded in out-of-plane shear

    Creator:
    Froemming, Tyler M.
    Abstract:
    Identifying material characteristics of composites is important in designing any structural system. The aerospace industry relies on these material properties not only to design a functional aircraft, but also a safe and reliable one. Since carbon fiber composites are relatively new materials, little is known about its characteristics under certain...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Composite Panels Loaded in Out-of-Plane Shear AN

  • Application of digital image correlation in material parameter estimation and vibration analysis of carbon fiber composite and aluminum plates

    Creator:
    Chuang, Chih-Lan Jasmine
    Abstract:
    Identifying material parameters in composite plates is a necessary first step in a variety of structural applications. For example, understanding the material parameters of carbon fiber composite is important in investigating sensor and actuator placement on micro-air-vehicle wings for control and wing morphing purposes. Knowing the material parameters can also...
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    Masters Thesis
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    degree of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering presented on May 1, 2012. Title: Application of

  • Investigation of Styrene-Free Unsaturated Polyester Resins for Fiber-Reinforced Composites

    Creator:
    Wu, Yili
    Abstract:
    Most of existing commercial unsaturated polyester (UPE) resins are typically composed of a UPE and a high amount of highly volatile, flammable, and toxic styrene. The emission of hazardous styrene in the handling of the UPE resins and the preparation and use of fiber-reinforced UPE composites poses severe hazards to...
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    Dissertation
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    mechanical analyses. Mechanical properties such as flexural and tensile properties of the composites were