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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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Short article on the different reinforcement structures in the composite industry, and descriptions of the most common polymeric and inorganic fibers in use. From the New Textiles magazine.
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Electronic version of a composite materials class, aiming to teach the origin of mechanical behaviour and the manufacturing technologies of modern composites. Extensive technical descriptions, diagrams and equations. From the Michigan Technology University.
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Extensive paper about the history and current developments, materials, fabrication techniques and applications of composites, including a glossary of terms and a reading list. From the Composite Processing Association.
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Technical paper exmining the interfacial shear strength between bamboo fiber bundles extracted by mechanical scratching and steam explosion, and maleic anhydride polypropylene for the effect on reinforcing properties in thermoplastic composites. Authors: Nguyen Huy Tung and others.
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Extensive technical paper presenting the results of manufacturing three-dimensionally woven preforms and composites with integrated extrinsic Fabry-Perot interferometric (EFPI) fiber optic strain sensors for in-situ health monitoring of composite structures. From 3Tex, Inc. Authors: A.E. Bogdanovich and others.
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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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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 for damage tolerance criteria. Authors: Clarence C. Poe, Jr., James R. Reeder and F.G. Yuan.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Technical article about the processing techniques and applications of bast, leaf and seed fibers in the composite industry. Author: W.D. Brouwer.
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Extensive article about the development of new composite materials for automotive uses, based on plant-derived substances. Author: George Marsh.
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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]
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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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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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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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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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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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Information pages about the history of composites and man-made fibers, and a detailed description of the composite reinforcement principles. From Composites Atlantic, Ltd.
