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A Stochastic Finite Element Analysis Framework for the Multiple Physical Modeling of Filler Modified Polymers
DownloadSpring 2021
Hamidreza Ahmadimoghaddamseighalani
Polymers have various attractive properties (e.g., low volume mass density, low cost and excellent degradation resistance), and hence, they have become essential for a wide range of applications (e.g., aerospace, oil and gas and renewable energy industries). However, due to their limited...
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Accelerated Zero-stress Hydrothermal Aging of Dry Glass, Basalt, and Carbon Fibers and Service Life Prediction Using Arrhenius Model
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The utilization of fiber-reinforced polymer composites (FRPC) has rapidly increased over the past few decades because of their attractive mechanical properties, comparatively low volumetric mass density, and excellent corrosion resistance compared to traditional engineering materials like steel...
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Fall 2017
Flywheel energy storage systems (FESS) have a wide range of applications in energy grids and transportation such as load balancing, frequency regulation, power quality improvement, and primary or secondary power supplies. Recently, the adoption of high strength composite rotors has allowed FESS...
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Spring 2015
Biabangard Oskouyi, Amirhossein
In this thesis, a novel three-dimensional continuum percolation model based on Monte Carlo simulation approach was developed and employed to investigate the percolation behavior of the electrically insulating matrix reinforced with conductive nanoplatelet fillers such as graphene. The...
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Design Guidance for Electrospun Nylon 6 Nanofiber Morphology through Design of Experiment and Statistical Analysis Method and Mechanical Properties Characterization
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Electrospinning is an efficient and versatile technique to fabricate polymer nanofibers. In this study, ultrafine Nylon 6 nanofibers were successfully fabricated by the electrospinning technique. The electrospinning voltage, solution concentration and flow rate are three parameters that have been...
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Design and Analysis of Complex Composite Structure Subjected to Combined Loading Conditions
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Axisymmetric fiber-reinforced polymer composite structures such as pressure vessels and piping manufactured by braiding and filament winding are being widely used in different industrial applications where combined loading conditions may be applied. The aim of this study was to determine the...
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Development of an experimental setup for measuring vacuum decay in dual-wall fiber-reinforced composite pipes
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Thermal management and energy input are required to maintain working fluids, i.e., liquefied natural gas, liquid nitrogen, and multi-phase fluids within their optimal working conditions. Increasing a pipes’ thermal resistance, e.g., utilizing vacuum insulation, is one method of minimizing energy...
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Environmental Chamber and Fixture Design for Hydrodynamic Thermal Aging of Coupons and Fibers
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Accelerated aging of test specimens has always been the staple method for determining long term compatibility for any material in a given range of process conditions. The application of accelerated aging is to simulate real time conditions in an accelerated manner utilizing more severe conditions...
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Fall 2018
Premature failure occurred in the chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipes from manufacturer A at the solvent welded joints, while pipes from manufacturer B work normally under similar working conditions. Through characterization of mechanical properties and residual stresses in CPVC pipes...
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Spring 2013
The temperature distribution of a flame-sprayed metallic layer on glass fiber-reinforced epoxy flat plates was determined experimentally, analytically, and numerically. The composite samples consisted of flat composite glass fiber-epoxy plates fabricated by filament winding, a layer of garnet...