Scaling effects in the static and dynamic response of graphite- epoxy beam-columns

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dc.contributor.authorJackson, Karen E.en
dc.contributor.committeechairFrederick, Danielen
dc.contributor.committeememberJones, Robert M.en
dc.contributor.committeememberHenneke, Edmund G. IIen
dc.contributor.committeememberJohnson, Eric R.en
dc.contributor.committeememberMorton, Johnen
dc.contributor.committeememberBoitnott, Richard L.en
dc.contributor.departmentEngineering Mechanicsen
dc.date.accessioned2014-03-14T21:17:49Zen
dc.date.adate2008-08-22en
dc.date.available2014-03-14T21:17:49Zen
dc.date.issued1990-05-05en
dc.date.rdate2008-08-22en
dc.date.sdate2008-08-22en
dc.description.abstractScale model technology represents one method of investigating the behavior of advanced, weight-efficient composite structures under a variety of loading conditions. Testing of scale models can provide a cost effective alternative to destructive testing of expensive composite prototypes and can be used to verify predictions obtained from finite element analyses. It is necessary, however, to understand the limitations involved in testing scale model structures before the technique can be fully utilized. The objective of this research is to characterize these limitations, or scaling effects, in the large deflection response and failure of composite beams. Scale model beams were loaded with an eccentric axial compressive load designed to produce large bending deflections and global failure.en
dc.description.degreePh. D.en
dc.format.extentxx, 261 leavesen
dc.format.mediumBTDen
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdfen
dc.identifier.otheretd-08222008-063229en
dc.identifier.sourceurlhttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-08222008-063229/en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/39184en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherVirginia Techen
dc.relation.haspartLD5655.V856_1990.J345.pdfen
dc.relation.isformatofOCLC# 22354830en
dc.rightsIn Copyrighten
dc.rights.urihttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/en
dc.subject.lccLD5655.V856 1990.J345en
dc.subject.lcshStructural analysis (Engineering) -- Researchen
dc.subject.lcshStructural frames -- Models -- Researchen
dc.titleScaling effects in the static and dynamic response of graphite- epoxy beam-columnsen
dc.typeDissertationen
dc.type.dcmitypeTexten
thesis.degree.disciplineEngineering Mechanicsen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
thesis.degree.leveldoctoralen
thesis.degree.namePh. D.en

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