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What Are Composites? - http://www.compositesatlantic.com/index_whatcomp.html
Information pages about the history of composites and man-made fibers, and a detailed description of the composite reinforcement principles. From Composites Atlantic, Ltd. |
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Natural Fibers - http://www.plasticstechnology.com/articles/199910fa1.html
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. |
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Future Requirements in the Characterization of Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Polymeric Composites - http://www.iupac.org/publications/pac/2002/pdf/7404x0601.pdf
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 requirements. From IUPAC. Authors: D.R. Moore and A. Cervenka. |
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Environmental Durability of Flax Fibres and their Composites based on Polypropylene Matrix - http://www.mate.tue.nl/mate/pdfs/405.pdf
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 and others. |
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Thermal Treatments of Age-Hardenable Metal Matrix Composites - http://mmc-assess.tuwien.ac.at/public/v2_thermaltreat.pdf
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. |
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Lyocell Fiber-Reinforced Cellulose Ester Composites - http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-091199-201727/
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. Author: Indrajit Ghosh. |
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Application of Nanotechnology for High Performance Textiles - http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/jtatm/volume4issue1/articles/Hinestroza/hinestroza_full_93_04.pdf
Technical paper summarizing recent developments in nanotechnology for composites, including specific techniques for the creation of nanosize structures within textile based composites, a review of nanosize fillers and their performance, and an introduction to a novel concept of textile surface coating. Authors: L. Qian and J.P. Hinestroza. |
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An Overview of Composite Actuators with Piezoceramic Fiber - http://www.smart-material.com/media/Publications/27_wil.pdf
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. Inman. |
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Draping of Woven Composites over Irregular Surfaces - http://www-mech.eng.cam.ac.uk/ccm/research/mpfs/departabs2.pdf
Technical paper about research aimed at providing a basis for the development of a drape model, based on the properties of the woven fabric and the mold shape. Authors: S.B. Sharma and M.P.F. Sutcliffe. |
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Perspectives on the Performance of Natural Plant Fibres - http://www.ienica.net/fibresseminar/olesen.pdf
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 composites. Authors: P.O. Olesen and D.V. Plackett. |
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Improving the Fundamental Properties of Lignin-Based Carbon Fiber for Transportation Applications - http://www.ornl.gov/~webworks/cppr/y2001/pres/120145.pdf
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 and others. |
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Weathering Characteristics of Fiber-Plastic Composites - http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf1999/johns99c.pdf
Technical paper presented at the fifth International Conference on Woodfiber-Plastic Composites, summarising a 2-year testing program designed to assess the environmental degradation of wheat straw-filled polypropylene and polyethylene composites. Authors: Donna A. Johnson |
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Economic Opportunities in Natural Fiber - Thermoplastic Composites - http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf1998/rowel98g.pdf
Chapter from Science and Technology of Polymers and Advanced Materials, reviewing the economics of producing lignocellulosic fibers for thermoplastic composites. Author: Roger M. Rowell. |
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Opportunities for Valua-Added Biobased Composites - http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf1992/rowel92b.pdf
Technical paper discussing the porential for the increased use of natural fibers in the composites industry by improving its properties and characteristics. Author: Roger M. Rowell. |
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Introduction to Fiber Production and Their Incorporation into Composites - http://www.pslc.ws/macrog/mpm/composit/fiber/
Information about the various technologies of man-made fiber spinning from natural and chemical polymers, composite reinforcement orientation, and fiber reinforced composite manufacturing techniques. Compiled by Grant Barker. |
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Modeling of Multilayer Composite Fabrics for Gas Turbine Engine Containment Systems - http://enpub.fulton.asu.edu/cement/papers/ASCE_Aerospace_FAA.pdf
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] |
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Polypropylene Matrix Composites - http://www.fpchem.com/fap_5a-en.html
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 Parodi. |
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Energy Approach to Predict Uniaxial/Biaxial Load-Deformation of Woven Preforms - http://www.texeng.co.uk/papers/Eccm_final.pdf
Technical paper presenting a study highlighting the advantages of an energy-based approach to solve fabric mechanics problems without the necessity of complex three-dimensional finite element analysis. Authors: P. Potluri and others. |
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Thermoplastics Composites and Processing - http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-091199-201727/unrestricted/2INTRODUCTION.PDF
Technical paper about thermoplastic, fiber based composites properties, processing and applications. |
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Numerical Constitutive Models of Woven and Braided Textile Structural Composites - http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-04252002-230652/unrestricted/Thesis_NC.pdf
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 consisting of interlaced or intertwined yarns. Author; Nicolas Chretien. |
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Wood-Polymer Bonding in Extruded and Nonwoven Web Composite Panels - http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf1991/krzys91a.pdf
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. Authors: Andrzej M. Krzysik and others. |
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Properties of Biocomposites Based on Ligno Cellulosic Fillers - http://www.biodeg.net/fichiers/Properties%20of%20biocomposites%20based%20on%20lignocellulosic%20fillers%20(Proof).pdf
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 material. Authors: L. Averous and F. Le Digabel. |
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Steam Stabilisation of Aspen Fiberboards - http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf2000/rowel00d.pdf
Technical paper describing the results of a preliminary study of the various techniques and mechanisms involved in steam stabilisation of resin impregnated wood fiber boards. Authors: Roger Rowell and others. |
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Impact Energy Absorption Mechanism of Largely Deformable Composites with Different Reinforcing Structures - http://pdf.ricta.or.kr/fap/01010045.pdf
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 Kim. |
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Mechanical Modeling of Glass and Carbon Epoxy Composites - http://www.civil.columbia.edu/em2002/proceedings/papers/234.pdf
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 laminate under uniaxial, biaxial, and flexural loading modes. Author: Barzin Mobasher. |
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Mechanical Holding Power of Melt-Blend Boards Made from Recycled Plastic and Kenaf - http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf1999/chow99b.pdf
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: P. Chow and others. |
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Injection Molding of Polypropylene Reinforced with Jute Fibers - http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf1996/karma96a.pdf
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.A. Youngquist. |
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Extensional Flow of Engineering Plastics with Glass Fibers - http://www.hfmi.stevens-tech.edu/publications/131.PDF
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. Authors: Allen H. Wagner and others. |
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Plant Fibers in Composite Materials - http://www.forestry.ubc.ca/burgess/bolton.html
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 Bolton. |
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Filament Wound Preforms for RTM - http://sacomposite.com/PDF/filament_wound.pdf
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. Authors: D. DeWayne Howell and Frank E. Roundy. |
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Next Step for Automotive Materials - http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6X1J-4893M85-11&_user=10&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=769268a61ec8f93f04ba4b7b9c56f0c8
Extensive article about the development of new composite materials for automotive uses, based on plant-derived substances. Author: George Marsh. |
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Interfacial Adhesion in Micro Composites - http://www.weizmann.ac.il/wagner/Andras/index.html
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. |
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Modelling of the Internal Structure and Deformability of Textile Reinforcements: WiseTex Software - http://www.mtm.kuleuven.be/Research/C2/poly/downloads/SL_WiseTex_paper.pdf
Technical paper introducing novel software for truly integrated modelling and design of textile based composite reinforcements. Authors: Stephan V. Lomov and Ignaas Verpoest. |
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Properties of Fibre Extracted from Unretted Hemp and Fibre Performance in Composites - http://www.defra.gov.uk/farm/crops/industrial/research/reports/Rdrep09.pdf
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. From the UK Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Author: Dr. D. Murphy-Bokern. |
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Interfacial Structure and Properties of Wood/Polypropylene Composites - http://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/pubs/ja/ja_rials001.pdf
Technical paper about the development of thermoplastic composites utilizing lignocellulosic, low quality hardwood fiber as reinforcing component. Authors: Timothy G. Rials and others. |
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Energy-Dissipating Snap-Resistant Tethers - https://spacegrant.colorado.edu/dino_old/MAGIC%20Boom/Other%20Documentation/Tether%20Research%20Documents/Energy-Dissipating%20Snap-Resisting%20Tether%20-%202003_332.pdf
Technical paper about an analytical investigation into the tailoring concept for flexible composite space tethers. Aothors: Kwangtea Ha and D. Stefan Dancila. |
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A Study of Nonwoven Composites - http://etd.utk.edu/2002/GaddamShaker.pdf
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 reinforcement matrixes of composites. Author: Shaker Gaddam. PDF document. |
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The Manufacture of Structural Composites using Embroidery Techniques - http://www.ellisdev.co.uk/ellisdev/mascet1.htm
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 moulding. |
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Automated Fabrication Technologies for High-Performance Polymer Composites - ftp://techreports.larc.nasa.gov/pub/techreports/larc/1998/mtg/NASA-98-AGARD-mjs.pdf
Extensive technical paper reviewing new automated fabrication processes for the manufacture of high-performance graphite-fiber reinforced composite structures. Authors: M.J. Stuart and others. |
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Large Volume, High-Performance Application of Fibers in Civil Engineering - http://www.engineeredcomposites.com/publications/li_APS02.pdf
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 Michigan. Author: Victor C. Li. |