Browsing Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering by Author "Makeev, Andrew"
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Accurate Three-dimensional Characterization Of The Nonlinear Material Constitutive Properties For Laminated Composite Materials
Cline, Julia ElaineAccurate and efficient full three-dimensional characterization of mechanical properties of composite materials, including stress-strain curves and strength characteristics, is essential for understanding complex deformation ... -
Advanced Materials Characterization Based On Full Field Deformation Measurements
Carpentier, A. Paige (Aerospace Engineering, 2013-10-22)Accurate stress-strain constitutive properties are essential for understanding the complex deformation and failure mechanisms for materials with highly anisotropic mechanical properties. Among such materials, glass-fiber- ... -
ADVANCED METHODS OF NONDESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION OF COMPOSITE STRUCTURES BASED ON LIMITED ANGLE X-RAY COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
Bostaph, Ekaterina; 0000-0002-1113-3787 (2017-09-01)This research aimed to study the potential for breaking through object size limitations of current X-ray computed tomography (CT) systems by implementing a limited angle scanning technique. CT stands out among other ... -
Assessing Interlaminar Shear Stress-strain Curves In Tape Composites Based On The Flat-plate Torsion Method
Grohman, Gary StevenComposites are attractive for structural applications in the aerospace industry for their high strength to weight ratio, stiffness, and low density. The development and implementation of composite structures has grown ... -
Finite Element Based Methodology For Prediction Of Matrix-dominated Failure In Composites
Seon, Guillaume (Aerospace Engineering, 2014-07-14)The objective of this work is to develop a computational failure prognosis methodology applicable to virtual testing of composites. The major motivation for the establishment of virtual testing is the ability to reduce ... -
IMPROVING COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF HIGH MODULUS CARBON-FIBER REINFORCED POLYMERIC COMPOSITE WITH VARYING MODULUS FIBERS
Ghaffari, Sarvenaz (2019-12-06)There has been a strong demand in using high-modulus (HM) carbon-fiber composites potentially enabling lightweight aircraft structures with significant weight savings. However, extremely low fiber-direction compressive ... -
INVESTIGATING A FINITE ELEMENT MODEL UPDATING METHODOLOGY FOR CHARACTERIZING MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NCF COMPOSITES
Chanchai, Pasworn; 0000-0002-8494-5786 (2021-08-03)Composite materials have been a key breakthrough in developing aircraft structures. Their superior strength and stiffness-to-density ratio, which are unmatched by no other materials, allow engineers to create high strength ... -
Novel Device And Methods For Composite Material Characterization
Tadros, Michael M.Composite materials have several advantages over metallic materials, with their high specific strength and ability to be elastically tailored to create advantageous structural responses. However, the widespread implementation ...