Browsing by Subject "Composites"
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The Design and Manufacture of a Vertical Takeoff and Landing Fixed Wing Unmanned Aerial System for Use in Atmospheric Sampling
(2019-12)The creation of a prototype vertical takeoff and landing fixed wing unmanned aerial system for use in sampling of trace gases, aerosols, and volatile organic compounds is described. A conceptual design framework is devised ... -
Design, Characterization, and Additive Manufacturing of Shape Memory Composites
(2020)Direct Ink Writing (DIW) is an additive manufacturing method that utilizes a reservoir of fluid that is precisely extruded to construct 3-Dimensional (3D) structures from layering 2-Dimensional (2D) patterns. Fluids used ... -
Effect of Carbon Nanotubes on Moisture Absorption Properties of Epoxy Laminates
(2016-08)There have been conflicting studies for how multi-walled carbon nanotube reinforcement will affect the moisture absorption properties of an epoxy laminate. The carbon nanotubes were meant to act as a hindrance for the ... -
Fabricating High-Quality Structural Composite Laminates and Tailoring Their Surface Microstructure by Applying Magnetic Pressure and Magnetic Field
(2019-05-10)Advanced fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are widely used in structural applications due to their high specific strength and stiffness. Generally, high-quality, advanced FRP composites are produced using an ... -
Manufacturing of Continuous Carbon Fiber Composites Using Ultraviolet Laser-Assisted Direct Ink Write 3D Printing
(2020-05)Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly referred to as 3D printing, is a quickly growing field with numerous techniques available to manufacture parts which are stronger, lighter, and more complex than those which could ...