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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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    Albertani Prepreg is widely used in composite manufacturing with advanced composites such as

  • Ground Gen Airborne Wind Energy Conversion Systems: Tools for Conceptual Design and Rapid Prototyping

    Creator:
    Muschler, Alexander
    Abstract:
    Airborne Wind Energy System (AWES) are quickly coming to fruition, with increased energy production while reducing the cost of implementation and materials. This thesis develops a new computational model for a tethered AWES and characterizes a new rapid prototyping method with the objective of supporting the design and rapid prototyping...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    .................................................................................... 13 2.2.2 Composite Structures and Design

  • Development and evaluation of novel coupling agents for kenaf-fiber-reinforced unsaturated polyester composites

    Creator:
    Ren, Xiaofeng
    Abstract:
    Natural fibers are gaining popularity as reinforcement materials for thermoset resins over the last two decades. Natural fibers are inexpensive, abundant, renewable and environmentally friendly. Kenaf fibers are one of the natural fibers that can potentially be used for reinforcing unsaturated polyester (UPE). As a polymer matrix, UPE enjoys a...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    ........................................................................... 23 1.4.2 Thermosetting resins