Browsing CE Theses and Dissertations by Subject "Composite materials"
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Analysis of surface finish in drilling of composites using neural networks
(2006-07)Composite materials are widely used in the aerospace industry because of their high strength-to-weight ratio. Although they have many advantages, their inhomogeneity and anisotropy pose problems. Because of these properties, ... -
Parametric study of low velocity impact analysis on composite tubes
(2006-05)As explicit finite element codes improve and advanced material models become available, such tools find more widespread application in many industries. This thesis reports the research study of the low velocity impact ... -
Study of the response of fiber reinforced polymeric composite beam under dynamic loading and hydrothermal environment
(2006-05)Fiber reinforced polymeric (FRP) composites are beginning to find applications in constructing infrastructures such as bridges, railroads, etc. Composites may potentially be more durable replacements for steel and concrete, ... -
Viscoelastic relaxation in bolted thermoplastic composite joints
(Wichita State University, 1991-12)Results from a research program to investigate the long term effects of through-the-thickness fastener clamp-up force (preload) relaxation on the strength of mechanically fastened joints for two graphite/thermoplastic composite ...