Proceedings of the American Society for Composites 2011-Twenty-Sixth Technical Conference

APPLICATIONS

• Advanced Carbon Fiber Composite (CFC) Materials for Antenna Applications
• Reinforced Continuous Carbon Fiber (RCCF) Composite Materials for Microwave Applications
• On the Application of a Hybrid Spectral Approach to the Image-Based Measurement of Displacements at Micro-Scale in Composites

BIO-INSPIRED COMPOSITES

• A Novel Nitrate Free Solgel Process for Production of Bioglass 45S5
• Rigid Biofoam Composites from Functionalized Soy Oil Based Biopolyurethane and Microcystalline Cellulose (MCC) for Automotive Applications
• Influence of Mineral Content and Nanostructure on Mechanical Properties of Porous Hydroxyapatite/Collagen Scaffolds Created Using a Biomimetic Mineralization Process
• Indentation Properties of NC Dragonfly Wing by Nanoindentation
• Toughness Amplification in Natural Composites
• Pseudo-Ductile CFRP Using Bioinspired Discontinuous Architecture
• A Biomimetic Composite Duplicating the Structure and Micromechanics of Nacre
• Deformation and Fracture Mode Transition in Nacre and Bonelike Composite Materials

DAMAGE

• In-situ Damage Sensing of UHMWPE/Epoxy Laminate Composites Under Biaxial Load
• Microstructure Level Simulation of Foreign Object Damage in Woven Ceramic Matrix Composites with Material Point Method and Finite Element Analysis
• Monitoring Damage Growth in Adhesively Bonded Repairs
• Resistance of Thermally Cycled Composites to Lunar Dust Abrasion

ENERGY STORAGE

• Self-Activated Carbon Fiber Reinforced Shape Memory Polymer Composites
• Ultra-Violet Assisted Direct-Write Technique for the Fabrication of Nanocomposite Mechanical Energy Storage Devices
• Assessment of Manufacturing Limits and Process-Ability for Composite Structures with Embedded Energy Devices

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS

• Coatings for Retardation of Thermo-Oxidative Degradation in High Temperature Polymer Matrix Composites
• Degradation of Perforated E-glass/Epoxy Plates Submerged in Water and Acidic Media under Elevated Temperature
• Influence of Moisture Absorption on Properties of Fiber Reinforced Polyamide 6 Composites
• Effects of Liquid Environment on the Mechanical Performance of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Stiffened Structures Made using AFP

FAILURE

• Modeling the Effects of Kinking and Delamination on the Compression Strength of Fiber Reinforced Laminated Composites
• Analysis and Control of Smart Composite Laminates using Piezoelectric Materials
• A Non-local Approach to Simulation of Damage in Laminated Composites
• Assessment of the Effect of Z-Pinning on Mode-II Delamination Resistance
• Mixed-Mode Delamination Onset Detection by AE Monitoring in CFRP Composites under Quasi-Static and Cyclic Loading
• Reliability-Based Progressive Failure Analysis Method for Advanced Composite Structures

FAILURE/FATIGUE

• Progressive Failure Assessment of Balsawood Sandwich Composites
• Effect of Data Reduction and Fiber-Bridging on Mode I Delamination Characterization of Unidirectional Composites

FATIGUE

• Fatigue Life Analysis of Composite Joints using a Wearout Model
• Fatigue Performance of Tapered Laminates with Internal Ply Drop-Offs: Experiments and Numerical Predictions
• Progressive Fatigue Damage Modeling in CFRP Laminates using Cohesive Elements

FIBERS/INTERPHASES/SURFACES

• The Elastic-Plastic Local Contact Response of Composite Constitutive Fibers
• Improvement in Toughness of CFRP by Creating Flexible Interphase
• Moving from Hydrophilic to Super Hydrophobic Surfaces

HYER SYMPOSIUM

• Recent Advances in the Research of Carbon Nanotube-Based Fibers
• Probabilistic Dynamic Buckling of Smart Composite Shells
• Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Carbon Nanotubes under Combined Loading
• Co-Cured Biomimetic Composite T-Joints
• Processing Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Glass Fabric Reinforcements Coated with Graphite Nanoparticles
• Ultra-Strong Fibres by Super Drawing of Gel-Spun UHMWPE/SWCNT
• Damage Evolution in a Stiffened Composite Panel under Axial Load
• The Strength of Double Strap Joint with Brittle and Ductile Adhesives
• Compression Strength Effects of Layer Waviness: Progressive Failure Analysis and Experimental Validation
• The Open-Hole Off-Axis Tensile Specimen
• Development and Validation of a Self-Heating Model for Multi-layered Composite Tubes under Rotating Bending Loading
• Self-Sealing Composites Subject to Mechanical and Thermal Cycling
• Smart Foam-Core Sandwich Structure with Crack Arrester and Detector
• Snap-Through of Unsymmetric Cross-Ply Laminates using Distributed Piezoelectric Actuators
• Shear Behavior of Thin Plain Weave Composites Subjected to Transverse Shear
• Linear and Nonlinear Analyses of Symmetrically and Unsymmetrically Laminated Clamped Rectangular Plates
• Experimental Validation of Bistable Composite Panel Response
• Damage of Carbon/Epoxy Composite Plates Subjected to Mechanical Impact and Simulated Lightning Strike
• Critical Force Prediction of High Velocity Ice Impact onto Carbon/Epoxy Composite Panels
• Scaling Effect in Composite Plates Subjected to High-Pressure Loading
• Assessment of a Modular Composite Wind Turbine Blade
• Development of Light Weight Composite Fan Case for Turbo Fan Engine
• A Computationally Efficient Physics-Based Methodology for Modeling Ceramic Matrix Composites
• Effects of Architectural Variability on the Mechanical Properties of Ceramic Matrix Composites
• Predicting Thermo-Oxidative Degradation in High Temperature Polymer Matrix Composites using Multi-Scale Modeling
• A Micromechanics Model for Equivalent Thermal Expansion Coefficients and Thermal Stress of Unidirectional Lamina
• A Bottom-Up Method for Transverse Thermal Conductivity of Carbon Composites
• Thermal Stresses of Thermoplastic Composite Rings in Automated Fiber Placement Process

INFRASTRUCTURE APPLICATIONS

• Large-scale Pre-insulated Fiber Reinforced Aluminum Building Envelope System
• Performance of FRP Composite Deck System in Long Span Cable-stayed Bridge
• Analysis and Design of Full-Scale GFRP-Composites Poles
• Experimental Investigation of Bond Behavior of Embedded Through-Section FRP Bar Shear-Strengthening Method
• A Novel Landslide Warning Solution Using Single Mode Telecom Fiber Embedded In Geo-Textile
• Tests and Design Equations for RC Beams Strengthened in Shear Using Embedded Through Section Method

MANUFACTURING

• Compression Behaviour of AFP Manufactured Carbon/Epoxy Composites Containing Gaps and Overlaps
• A Study on the Influence of Gaps/Overlaps on the Strength of Composite Panels Made by the Automated Fiber Placement Method
• A Model for Wrinkle Compaction in Thermoset Prepreg Processing
• Lamborghini “Forged Composite” Technology
• Effects of High Frequency Vibrations on the Compressibility of Dry Fibrous Reinforcements
• A Comprehensive Analysis of Cutting Forces During Detouring of Multilayer CFRP Laminates
• Void Morphology, Void Evolution and Gas Transport in Out-Of-Autoclave Prepregs
• Gas Transport and Water Evaporation in Out Of Autoclave Prepregs
• Air Permeability of Out-Of-Autoclave Honeycomb Structures During Processing
• The Effect of Material and Process Parameters on Tow Impregnation and Micro-Void Formation in Out-of-Autoclave Prepregs
• A Laser-Ultrasonic Inspection System for Large Structures Fabricated by Automatic Fiber Placement
• Determination of the Optimal Manufacturing Parameters of Thermoplastic Composite Rings Made by Automated Fiber Placement Technique
• Thermal Control System Design for Automated Fiber Placement Process
• Pultrusion System for Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite with Braiding Technique
• Fabrication of Curved Parts by Flexible Injection: Influence of Processing Conditions on Composite Quality and Analysis of Distortion
• Effect of Autoclave Process Parameters on Quality and Performance of PEEK/Carbon Composite Panels
• Incorporating Fiber Bed Properties in Solid Micromechanics for Curing Composites
• Monitoring Prepreg Out-Time with Glass Transition Temperature
• Chemical Shrinkage and Thermomechanical Characterization of an Epoxy Resin During Cure by a Novel In Situ Measurement Method

MATERIAL DESIGN

• Surrogate-Based Multi-Objective Optimization of a Composite Flat Panel with Variable Stiffness
• Maximum Buckling Load Design of General Cross-Section Composite Cylinders by Varying Lamination Parameters and Thickness
• Configuration of QT and NaCMC Determined by Microscopy, Spectroscopy and Molecular Simulation: Oriented to Surface Modification

MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR

• A Fully Automated Tool for a Comprehensive Validation of Analytical Homogenization Models
• Micromechancially Based Effective Property Estimates for Composites Containing Multiple Heterogeneities
• Extracting the Strain-Softening Response of Composites Using Full-Field Displacement Measurement
• Application of the Cohesive Zone Model for Characterization Composite/Metallic Bonded Joints under Static and Cyclic Thermal Loading Conditions

NANOTECHNOLOGY

• Comparing FE and Analytical Micromech. Modeling of Randomly Oriented Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes Reinforced Nanocomposites
• A Concurrently Coupled Multi-Scale Model for Predicting Properties of Thermoplastic Nanocomposites
• Coarse Grain Simulation of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube – PMMA Nanocomposites
• Monte-Carlo Modeling of Percolation Threshold for Conductive Composites Filled with Variable-Size Circular Nanoplatelets
• Multiscale Modeling of Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites: Interphase and Homogenization Methods
• Mixing Strategy Effects on Physical Properties of Nanoclay Nanocomposites
• Morphology Characteristics, Thermal Properties and Dielectric Breakdown of LLDPE/Clay Nanocomposites
• Study of Fracture Behaviour of Nanoclay Filled Epoxy/Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Nanocomposites
• Electrical Conductivity Enhancement and Toughening of Epoxy with SWCNT: A Comparison Between Bulk Resins and Laminated Composites
• Network Structure and Electrical Conduction in Carbon Nanotube Modified Polymers
• The Effect of Nanoclay Content and Dispersion on the Material Properties of PET and PLA Nanocomposites
• Controlled-Deposition of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes between Fibers by Circulative High-Energy Sonication and Electrophoretic Deposition
• Improvement of Temperature Distribution Across Thick Thermoset Composite Laminates Using Carbon Nanotubes
• Investigation into Electromagnetic Interference of Two Nanocomposites Under Tensile Load and Thermal Fatigue
• UV-Assisted Direct-Write Fabrication of Microstructures using Biotin-Grafted SWCN/Epoxy Nanocomposites: Mechanical and Rheological Studies
• Ultraviolet Direct-Write Fabrication of Chemically Treated Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Microfibers: Experimental and Modeling Studies
• Direct-Write Microfabrication of Biodegradable Polymer Nanocomposites 3D Scaffolds
• Synthesis of Multifunctional Carbon Nanotube Buckypaper-Liquid Crystalline Polymer Composites
• Electrospun High Temperature Polyimide Nanopaper
• Piezoresistive Pressure-Sensor Based Carbon Nanotubes And Silicone Rubber
• Continuous Crack Monitoring of Metallic Structures Using Carbon Nanotube-based Epoxy Thin Films
• Nanoparticles Effects on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of FRP Filament-Winded Composites
• Development, Characterization and Manufacturing of Nanocomposites and Bio-Nanocomposites for Transportation Industry
• Heat Treatment of Al2O3-SiC-MgO Nanoceramic and Optimizing Fracture Performance
• Effect of Carbon Nanotubes on Mechanical Properties of Polymer Matrix

NATURAL CONSTITUENTS

• A Comparative Study on the Mechanical Properties of Hemp Fiber vs Kenaf Fiber Composite with High Density Polyethylene Matrix
• Interrelation between the Extrusion Process, Formulation, and Properties of Polypropylene/Flax Fibers Composites
• Biodegradable Green Composites from Natural Fibers and Bioplastics
• The Mechanical Properties of Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites
• Poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (PTT)/Poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) Blend and Their Hybrid Biocomposites
• Lignin as a Reinforcement for PP Based Composites
• New Particulate Green Composites from Distiller’s Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) and Bioplastics
• Compare between Flax Shive and Extracted Flax Shive Reinforced PP Composites
• Advanced Biocomposites from Carbon Fibre and Polyhydroxybutyrate-covalerarate (PHBV) Bioplastic for Automotive Applications
• New Polypropylene/Triticale Fiber Composites: Interrelation between Composition and Properties
• Mechanical Properties of Jute Spun Yarn Reinforced Bio-PA/MAPP Composites by In-situ Hybridization
• Electrospun Biodegradable Poly (D, L-lactic) Acid Nanofibers for Biomedical Applications
• A Numerical Multi-Scale Modeling Approach for Stiffness Predictions of Wood Composites

NON-DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION

• CFRP Laminates Autonomous Monitoring Simultaneous Strain and Temperature with Embedded Fiber Sensors
• On the Development of Integrated Strain Sensors for Polymers and Composite Materials
• Wireless Strain Gage for Testing and Health Monitoring of Carbon Fiber Composites
• Comparison of Ultrasonic Testing and Infrared Thermography for the Detection of Machining Defects in Composite Materials
• In-Situ Health Monitoring of Adhesively Bonded Aluminum Joints Using Carbon Nanotubes
• Experimental Studies of Lamb Wave Propagation and Damage Detection in Honeycomb Core Sandwich Panel

OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

• Characterization and Constitutive Modeling of Polymeric Foams under Static and Dynamic Loading
• Dynamic Fracture of Sandwich Core Foams
• Response of Compliant Composite Hull Panels to Water Slamming Loads
• Quantitative Pressure Measurements on a Convergent Composite Structure During Shock Impact
• Effect of Panel Curvature and Prestress on The Low Velocity and Ballistic Impact Response of Navy Relevant Composites
• Suppressing Motion of Sandwich Structures Using Antiresonance Frequencies
• Dynamic Response of Foam-Core Composite Sandwich Panels under Pressure Pulse Loading
• Computational Simulation and Experimental Characterization of Sandwich Composite Panels Subjected to Blast and Shock Loads
• Damage Sensing in Carbon Nanotube/Fiber Composites Under Dynamic Compression Loading
• Mitigation of Edge Delamination in Polymeric Composites by Polymer Nanofabric Interleaving Static Tensile Test

PENETRATION

• Development and Validation of a User’s Meso-Scale Based Ballistic Fabric Model with Application to the Fan Blade Containment Problem
• Application of a Meso-Scale Based Ballistic Fabric Model to the Development of Advanced Lightweight Engine Fan Blade-Out Containment Structure
• Dynamic Characterization and Modeling of 3D Woven Composite Ballistic Behavior
• Finite Element Simulation of the Quasi-Static Penetration and Perforation Processes in Glass Fiber-Reinforced Metal Composites

PROPERTIES

• A Study on Phase Transformation and Particle Distribution During Machining Titanium Metal Matrix Composites
• Segmentation and Shear Localization when Turning TIMMC (Titanium Metal Matrix Composites)
• Finite-Element Implementation of Schapery-Type Constitutive Theories Based on an Internal Variable Approach
• Estimating Compressive Strength of Unidirectional CFRP Using Apparent Shear Modulus
• Elastic Properties Identification of Planar Composite Materials Based on Finite Element Model Updating and a Hybrid Optimization Algorithm
• Thermally Conductive Coatings for Polymer-Matrix Composites Using Cold Spray

STRUCTURES

• Improved Efficiency in the Buckling Analysis of Composite Laminated Rectangular Plates
• Buckling Effects on the Fluid-Structure Interaction of a Viscoelastic, Composite Panel in a Subsonic Flow
• Pumping Potential of Flexible-Matrix-Composite Shell-of-Revolution Structures
• Composite Skin Snap-Through Buckling under Transient Dynamic Pressure Load
• Stress Analysis for Composite I- Beams by a Non-Conventional Method
• FEM Analysis of the Torsional Stiffness and Extension Twist Coupling Levels in New Families of Hygrothermally Stable Stacking Sequences Introduced into a Modified Star Beam
• Vibration Modeling of Doubly Delaminated Layered Beams
• Pitch Controllable Elastomer-Closed Star-Beam Compliant Mechanism-Based Rotor BladeTips
• A Simulation Procedure for the Design of Composite Tubes with Large Deformability
• Bending Analysis of Corrugated Skin Sandwich Plates with Soft Core Using 3D Finite Element Method
• Stress and Temperature Distribution in Composite Structure of Functionally Graded Brake Disk
• Buckling of Generally Anisotropic Sandwich Shells
• Nonlinear Solution Composite Circular Plates with Layers Piezoelectric with Third-Order Shear Deformation Theory
• Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of a Shape Memory Alloy/Elastomer Composite Actuator

STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS OF BIO COMPOSITES

• Influence of the Choice of Additives in High Melting Polyesters (HMP) Reinforced With Natural Fibers (NF) in View of Structural Applications
• Thermoset-Natural Fiber Composites Using Nanocomposites for Mass Transit Applications
• Nature Fibre Composites for Mass Transportation Industry
• Innovation Approaches to Enhance the Fire Resistance of Cellulosic Fibre Epoxy Composites

TEXTILES

• Mechanical Properties of Hybrid 3D Woven Composites
• A Sub-cell Approach For Modeling Triaxially Braided Composites
• Modeling of the Progressive Damage and Failure in Textile Composites
• Influence of Testing Parameters on Mode II Interlaminar Fracture Toughness of Woven Carbon/Epoxy Laminates
• Characterization of the Mechanical Properties and Fatigue Behaviour of a Three-Dimensional Braided Carbon-Fiber/Polyimide Composite

TIME-DEPENDENT RESPONSE

• Effects of Barely Visible Impact Damage on Bend-Twist Coupling
• Impact and Compression after Impact Tests of a Carbon/Epoxy Composite
• Damage Identification of Thin Textile-Reinforced Composite Plates using Vibration Based Testing Method
• Damaged Composite Materials Under Laser Driven Shock
• Analysis of Shock Response of Sandwich Composites
• Dynamic Response of Thickness and Width-Tapered Laminated Composite Beam-Columns Using Rayleigh-Ritz Method
• Experimental Investigation of Effects of Crystallinity on Viscoelastic Properties of Glass Fibre Reinforced Polypropylene
• Analyzing Thermo-Electro-Mechanical Response of Active Composites
• Stress Relaxation Behavior of Polyurethane Foams in Tension and Shear: Experiment and Model Prediction
• Modeling of the Linearly Viscoelastic Behavior of a Braided Composite
• Experimental and Numerical Crashworthiness Investigation into the Energy Absorption Mechanisms of Axially Loaded CFRP Tubes
• Exploring Self-Healing of CFRP Laminates Exposed to Hypervelocity Small Pellets Simulating Space Debris
• Novel Compartmentalisation of Low Velocity Impact Damage
• Investigation of Strain Rate and Temperature Effects on the Mechanical Behavior of FGS