| Effects_of_Temperature_and_Environment_on_Mechanical_Properties_of_Two_Continuous_Carbon-Fiber_Automotive_Structural_Composites Comprehensive technical report providing individual specimen basic mechanical property testing and results for a reference crossply composite, and a quasi-isotropic version of the reference crossply. |
| Energy-Dissipating_Snap-Resistant_Tethers Technical paper about an analytical investigation into the tailoring concept for flexible composite space tethers. Aothors: Kwangtea Ha and D. Stefan Dancila. [PDF] |
| Environmental_Durability_of_Flax_Fibres_and_their_Composites_based_on_Polypropylene_Matrix Technical paper about the environmental degradation behaviour of flax fiber treated for improved moisture and rot sensitivity, for natural fiber reinforced polymer composites. Authors: A. Stamboulis a |
| Evaluation_of_Fiber_Surface_Treatments_in_Composite_Materials Technical paper describing a novel environmental technique and a new theoretical analysis which allow evaluation of the stress transfer capability and the fiber protection performance of a given surfa |
| Extensional_Flow_of_Engineering_Plastics_with_Glass_Fibers Technical paper presenting a study aiming to characterize the unaxial extensional flow behaviour of an engineering plastic resin as a function of the orientation distribution of its fiber content. Aut |
| Fabrication_of_3D_Woven_Preforms_and_Composites_with_Integrated_Fiber_Optic_Sensors Extensive technical paper presenting the results of manufacturing three-dimensionally woven preforms and composites with integrated extrinsic Fabry-Perot interferometric (EFPI) fiber optic strain sens |
| F_E__Investigation_of_Non-Crimp_Fabrics_Compressive_and_Interlaminar_Behaviours Technical paper aiming to relate non-crimp fabric (NCF) compressive and inter-laminar shear (ILS) behaviours, to the composite's characteristics, from which manufacturing guidelines to optimise NCF st |
| Filament_Wound_Preforms_for_RTM Technical paper describing a new method developed for creating a resin transfer molded (RTM) preform using the filament winding process, and applicable to the production of tubular composite products. |
| Finite_Element_Modeling_of_Textile_Composite_Using_X-ray_CT_Images Technical paper presenting a methodology to constitute three-dimensional finite element model of heterogeneous material, such as textile composite, is investigated on the basis of the X-ray CT image |
| Fracture_Behaviour_of_a_Stitched_Warp_Knit_Carbon_Fabric_Composite Extensive technical paper describing the results of tests conducted on a carbon fiber/epoxy composite material to measure the fracture properties that could be used in developing allowables to design |
| Future_Requirements_in_the_Characterization_of_Continuous_Fiber-Reinforced_Polymeric_Composites Technical paper about the characterization of the processing, properties and structure of continuous fiber-reinforced composite materials, and a presentation of a ten-point plan for future requirement |
| High-Performance_Applications_of_Plant_Fibres_in_Aerospace_and_Related_Industries Technicalpaper about the materials, manufacturing technologies and uses of fiber reinforced composites, focused on natural and near natural fibers. From the German Aerospace Center's Institute of Stru |
| Impact_Energy_Absorption_Mechanism_of_Largely_Deformable_Composites_with_Different_Reinforcing_Structures Technical paper about an investigation into the impact behaviours of large deformable composites of Kevlar fiber reinforced composites of different preform structures. Authors: Tae Jin Kang and Cheol |
| Improved_Surface_Characteristics_and_the_Conductivity_of_Polyaniline-Nylon_6_Fabrics_by_Plasma_Treatment Technical paper about an investigation of the effect of plasma treatment on the surface characteristics and conductivity of polyaniline-nylon 6 composite fabrics. Authors: Kyung Wha Oh and others. [PD |
| Improving_the_Fundamental_Properties_of_Lignin-Based_Carbon_Fiber_for_Transportation_Applications Technical paper reporting on the results of a study to improve the fundamental properties of lignin-based carbon fiber for composite components in the transportation industry. Authors: A.L. Compere an |
| Influence_of_Natural_Fibers_on_the_Phase_Transitions_in_High-Density_Polyethylene_Composites Technical paper about the dynamic mechanical analysis method employed to evaluate the performance of kenaf, newsprint, rice hulls and wood flour as source for fiber used in high-density polyethylene c |
| Injection_Molding_of_Polypropylene_Reinforced_with_Jute_Fibers Technical paper about the preparation of polypropylene (PP) and jute fibers for composites by an injection molding technique, and an analysis of the resulting properties. Authors: A.C. Karmaker and J. |
| Injection-Molded_Composites_from_Kenaf_and_Recycled_Plastic Technical paper reporting on a study of the commercial uses of kenaf fiber as fillers for composites with impact properties similar to wood-filled composites. Authors: Poo Chow and others. [PDF] |
| Interfacial_Adhesion_in_Micro_Composites Master of Science thesis on the effect of transcrystalline interphases on the microscopic properties of semi-crystalline based composites. Extensive tables and figures. Author: Andras Gati. |
| Interfacial_Structure_and_Properties_of_Wood/Polypropylene_Composites Technical paper about the development of thermoplastic composites utilizing lignocellulosic, low quality hardwood fiber as reinforcing component. Authors: Timothy G. Rials and others. [PDF] |
| Introduction_to_Composite_Materials_Design Extensive abstract from book written for undergraduate students and practicing engineers. Subject matter covers all aspects of composite design, and includes software programs. Author: Ever J. Barbero |
| Introduction_to_Fiber_Production_and_Their_Incorporation_into_Composites Comprehensive information about the various technologies of man-made fiber spinning from natural and chemical polymers, composite reinforcement orientation, and fiber reinforced composite manufacturin |
| Large_Volume,_High-Performance_Application_of_Fibers_in_Civil_Engineering In-depth overview of fiber applications in cementitious composites, and the socio-economic considerations surrounding materials development in civil engineering related to them. From the University of |
| The_Limits_of_Design_Potential_in_Plant_fiber_Products Technical review of the opportunities and limiting factors which exist in terms of design capabilities, in the application of plant fibers in composites. Author: Roger M. Rowell. [PDF] |
| Lyocell_Fiber-Reinforced_Cellulose_Ester_Composites Master of Science thesis on seven separate PDF files, focusing on the manufacturing considerations and properties of cellulose ester composites, reinforced by lyocell fabrics and continuous fiber tow. |
| The_Manufacture_of_Structural_Composites_using_Embroidery_Techniques Edited version of a project report from Ellis Developments, Ltd, describing the use of embroidery techniques for the manufacture of reinforcement preforms for composite structures produced by liquid m |
| Materials_by_Design__Fiber-reinforced_Composites From Cornell University. The basics of fiber reinforcement technology, with many links to more specific pages. |
| Mechanical_Holding_Power_of_Melt-Blend_Boards_Made_from_Recycled_Plastic_and_Kenaf Technical paper presenting the progress of an on-going research project to demonstrate the viability of using agricultural fibers and recycled plastics in producing thermoplastic composites. Authors: |
| Mechanical_Modeling_of_Glass_and_Carbon_Epoxy_Composites Technical paper presenting a theoretical model to predict the response of laminated composites is developed. The micromechanical model simulates the mechanical response of a multi layer composite lami |
| Mechanics_and_Analysis_of_Fabric_Composites_and_Structures Technical paper about the mechanics, modelling and analysis of fabric reinforced composites and structural components. From Autex Research Journal. Author: Evgeny V. Morozov. [PDF] |
| Modeling_of_Multilayer_Composite_Fabrics_for_Gas_Turbine_Engine_Containment_Systems Technical paper presenting an experimental and modeling system for multilayer composite fabrics used in a gas turbine engine containment system. Authors: J. Sharda and others. [PDF] |
| Modelling_and_Simulation_of_the_Mechanical_Behaviour_of_Weft-Knitted_Fabrics_for_Technical_Applications Technical paper about a survey of the technologies for weft-knitted three-dimensional shape composite preforms development. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: M. de Araujo and others. [PDF] |
| Modelling_of_the_Internal_Structure_and_Deformability_of_Textile_Reinforcements__WiseTex_Software Technical paper introducing novel software for truly integrated modelling and design of textile based composite reinforcements. Authors: Stephan V. Lomov and Ignaas Verpoest. [PDF] |
| Natural_Fibers Feature article about the importance natural fibers may acquire as a replacement for glass and other mineral fibers in the composite industry. From Plastics Technology. Author: Lilly Manolis Sherman. |
| Net-Shape_Knitted_Fabrics_as_Carrying_Elements_in_Technical_Composite_Products Technical paper presenting an experimental investigation aimed at broadening the range of knitwear applications in the manufacture of composite products. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: Jolanta |
| Next_Step_for_Automotive_Materials Extensive article about the development of new composite materials for automotive uses, based on plant-derived substances. Author: George Marsh. [PDF] |
| Numerical_Constitutive_Models_of_Woven_and_Braided_Textile_Structural_Composites Master of Science thesis about equivalent, 3D elastic moduli, determined from unit cell models of balanced plain weave, 2D braid, 2D triaxial braid, and 4x4 twill weave textile composite fabrics consi |
| Numerical_Determination_of_Mechanical_Elastic_Constants_of_Textile_Composites Technical paper presenting an approach using the homogenization and finite element method to predict the effective nonlinear elastic moduli of textile composites. Authors: X. Q. Peng and J. Cao. [PDF] |
| An_Overview_of_Composite_Actuators_with_Piezoceramic_Fiber Technical paper discussing the manufacturing processes, intended applications and relative benefits of four different types of active fiber composite actuators. Authors: R. Brett Williams and Daniel J |
| Perspectives_on_the_Performance_of_Natural_Plant_Fibres Review of the microscopic features, chemical composition and physical properties of the most important plant fibers used in technical textiles and nonwovens, and structural and non-structural composit |
