| 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 |
| Plant_Fibers_in_Composite_Materials From the University of British Columbia's forestry department. Extensive review of the technical challenges and opportunities of the use of plant fiber in industrial composites. Author: Dr. James Bolt |
| Polypropylene_Matrix_Composites Scientific article on the improvements of the mechanical properties of polypropylene matric composite structures through the development of novel glass fiber sizing compositions. Author: Dr. Fabrizio |
| The_Potential_of_Flax_Fibers_as_Reinforcement_for_Composite_Materials Doctor of Science thesis about the relations between the structure and mechanical properties of flax fiber, and their effects on the properties of different flax fiber reinforced composites. The poten |
| Properties_of_Biocomposites_Based_on_Ligno_Cellulosic_Fillers Scientific paper analysing the thermal and mechanical behaviour of processed biocomposites, created by extrusion and injection molding a matrix of aromatic co-polyesters and ligno-cellulosic filler ma |
| Properties_of_Fibre_Extracted_from_Unretted_Hemp_and_Fibre_Performance_in_Composites Research paper about the establishment of properties and performance characteristics in composites of fiber extracted from unretted hemp stems. Objectives, method, materials, results and conclusions. |
| Renewable_Materials_for_Automotive_Applications Review of the growing use of natural plant fibers as insulating and damping materials, and as fillers and reinforcement in composites for the automotive industry. Author: Dr. Thomas G. Schuh. [PDF] |
| Strain_Gage_Measurements_of_Plastics_and_Composites In-depth treaty on the origin, current application and possible improvements in the strain gage measurement calculations for plastics and composite materials. From The Measurement Group web site. [PDF |
| A_Study_of_Nonwoven_Composites Master of Science degree thesis about a comparison of properties between bi-component PP/PE SM (spunbond/meltblown) and SMS (spunbond/meltblown/spunbond) nonwovens, and 100% PP spunbond nonwovens as r |
| Thermal_Conductivity_and_Thermal_Behaviour_of_Quasi_Carbon_Fiber/Phenolic_Composites Technical paper presenting a study of the fabrication of quasi carbon fiber/phenolic composites, and a comparison with phenolic composites reinforced with commercial PAN-based carbon fibers. Authors: |
| Thermal_Treatments_of_Age-Hardenable_Metal_Matrix_Composites Extensive technical paper about the age hardening characteristics of an alloy modified by the introduction of a reinforcement. From MMC-Assess Thematic Network. Author: P. Merle. [PDF] |
| Thermoplastics_Composites_and_Processing Technical paper about thermoplastic, fiber based composites properties, processing and applications. [PDF] |
| Transcrystalline_Morphology_and_Mechanical_Properties_in_Polypropylene_Composites_Containing_Cellulose_Treated_with_Sodium_Hydro Technical paper about isothermal crystallization performed to evaluate the transcrystalline effects caused by various sodium hydroxide and cellulase treated composite fibers. Authors: Soo Jin Son and |
| Weathering_Characteristics_of_Fiber-Plastic_Composites Technical paper presented at the fifth International Conference on Woodfiber-Plastic Composites, summarising a 2-year extensive testing program designed to assess the environmental degradation of whea |
| What_Are_Composites? Information pages about the history of composites and man-made fibers, and a detailed description of the composite reinforcement principles. From Composites Atlantic, Ltd. |
| Wood-Polymer_Bonding_in_Extruded_and_Nonwoven_Web_Composite_Panels Technical paper comparing the effectiveness of a maleated polypropylene (MAPP) as a coupling agent in extruded wood flour/polypropylene composites, and nonwoven web wood fiber/polypropylene composites |
| Acadiana_Oilfield_Instruments,_Inc_ Provides driller monitoring systems, integrated drilling systems and electronic instrumentation for the drilling industry worldwide. |
| BCA_Equipment Full line dealer of Stanley underwater tools for drilling, cutting, demolition, pipeline, other industrial use. |
| Boart_Longyear_Group Manufacturer and supplier of tools, equipment and contracting services . Products include diamond and hard rock drills, and drill rigs. Features an overview of products, company news, and links to gro |
| Bradley_Manufacturing Offers diamond core drilling products including drill rods, casing, wireline core barrels and associated supplies. Serves the mineral exploration industry worldwide. |
| Cotema_Equipamentos_e_Peas_Ltda Manufactures in South America products used in the oil and gas well drilling industry, such as tongs, elevators, slips, safety clamps, dies and inserts. |
| Cubex_Ltd Designs and manufactures underground and surface drilling equipment for global use. |
| Derrick_Corporation Manufacturer of patented fine screening technology for wet and dry separations in mining and mineral processing, industrial minerals, chemical, construction aggregate, pulp and paper industries. |
| Diaset_Products_Ltd_ Manufacturer of diamond drilling equipment, core bits, reaming shells, casing shoes and other downhole equipment. Provides brochures, video and catalogue. |
| D&L_Thomas_Equipment_Corporation Provides new and used drilling and blasting equipment and supplies to the construction, mining, quarry and water well drilling industries. |
| DMT_Welldone_Drilling_Services_Gmbh Produce a programmable automatic directional drilling system . Includes operation diagrams and technical data. |
Thesis for the degree ofMaster of SciencebyAndras Gati
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