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Characterization and Modeling of a Fiber-Reinforced Polymeric Composite Structural Beam and Bridge Structure for Use in the Tom's Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Project
(Virginia Tech, 1998-12-12)
<p> Fiber reinforced polymeric (FRP) composite materials are beginning to find use in construction and infrastructure applications. Composite members may potentially provide more durable replacements for steel and concrete ...
An acousto-ultrasonic system for the evaluation of composite materials
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1986)
A presentation is given of an acousto-ultrasonic system for the evaluation of composite materials. First, a brief statement will be made on the acousto-ultrasonic technique and its relative worth compared to other ...
Delamination buckling, postbuckling, and growth in axially loaded beam-plates
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1987)
The purpose of this study is to develop a simple one-dimensional model to analyze axially loaded beam-plates containing cracks which extend through the thickness of the beam-plates. Although the material analyzed is ...
Effect of fiber morphology on composite properties
(Virginia Tech, 1988-05-05)
</p>The effect of the cylindrically orthotropic morphology known to exist in graphite fibers on the effective properties of a composite material was studied using the composite cylinder
assemblage model. The cylindrical ...
Feasibility of fiber reinforced composite materials used in highway bridge superstructures
(Virginia Tech, 1988-12-05)
<p>Composite materials are considered here as structural
materials of highway bridge superstructures. Bridge deck designs
can be done according to <i>AASHTO</i><sup>1</sup> specification and
elastic design concepts.
</p><p> ...
A comparison of thermodynamic models for the prediction of phase behavior in aqueous-polymer two-phase systems
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1986)
Aqueous-polymer two-phase systems consist of various combinations of water, polymer(s), low molecular weight component(s), and salts. These aqueous-polymer systems are comprised of two phases, each of which contains about ...
A response surface for the complex modulus of composite materials
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1974)
The significance of the role of advanced composite materials in many engineering applications is increasing.Environmental effects on the material properties of composites is an important aspect of design considerations ...
A study of tension, compression, and shear test methods for advanced composites
(Virginia Tech, 1991-05-05)
<p>A study of the literature pertaining to test methods for advanced composite materials has
been carried out. Several test methods were discussed and compared for each of three
areas of interest. These areas were uniaxial ...
Nondestructive evaluation of complex geometry advanced material components
(Virginia Tech, 1989-03-01)
The potential of many nondestructive inspection methods and evaluation procedures are often demonstrated under rather pristine conditions. Considerable difficulty may result from attempting to apply such methodologies to ...
Mechanical and physical properties of particulate reinforced composites
(Virginia Tech, 1993-11-10)
The effect of particle size matching and mismatching on the processability, and the mechanical and physical properties of particulate reinforced composites is investigated in this study. These composites were made from dry ...