Composite Science and Technology – ICCST-9

Preface

SESSION 1: ADVANCED NUMERICAL MODELLING

• Residual Strength Prediction by Numerical Analyses of CFRP Plates Repaired with Flush Scarf Bonded Patch
• A Theory of Laminated Beams Subjected to Axial, Bending and Shear Load
• Numerical Simulations of Low Velocity Impact Damage Onset and Evolution in Carbon Composite Laminates

SESSION 2: APPLICATIONS OF COMPOSITES

• Composite Structure Panels from Recycled Paper
• CFR PEEK Composites for Orthopaedic Applications: Assessment of the Macro-Mechanical Properties for Implant Design
• Innovative Anti-Crash Absorber for a Crashworthy Landing Gear

SESSION 3: BIOINSPIRED AND SELF-HEALING MATERIALS

• Compartmented Fibres for Multiple-Healing of the Polymeric Matrix in Fibre Reinforced Composites

SESSION 4: BUCKLING OF COMPOSITE STRUCTURES

• Buckling and Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis of Sandwich Structures
• Comparison of New Design Guidelines for Composite Cylindrical Shells Prone to Buckling
• Finite Element Simulation of Different Failure Modes for Buckling-Restrained Braces under Cyclic Loading

SESSION 5: DAMAGE

• Deterministic vs Probabilistic Burst Prediction of Wound Composite Pressure Vessel
• Composite Structural Analysis of Wind Blade for Multi-Mw Class Wind Turbine

SESSION 6: DELAMINATION

• Delamination Growth in Damage Tolerance Composite Structures
• Experimental Study of Corner Shaped Composite Laminates Subjected to Pure Bending
• Evaluation of Delamination Propagation in a Composite Structure Under Vibration Loading
• A Numerical Study on Inter-Laminar Failure Mechanisms Evolution in a Composite Wing Box Under Bending Loading Conditions
• A Nonlocal Continuum Approach for Progressive Damage in FRP Materials
• On the Evaluation of Delamination Resistance in Composites

SESSION 7: FATIGUE

• Fatigue Damage Evolution in Notched Composite Plates
• Modeling of Fatigue Damage Evolution in Composite Multilayered Cylindrical Shells
• Numerical and Experimental Investigations on the Micro Damage Accumulation and Its Effects on the Longitudinal Compressive Strength of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) Under Fatigue Loading

SESSION 8: FRACTURE

• Numerical Modeling of the Interlaminar Fracture of Glass Fiber Epoxy Composites
• Fatigue Testing of CFRP Aeronautical Laminates for Bearing Behaviour Characterisation
• DBEM Simulation of a FML Full Scale Aeronautic Panel Undergoing Biaxial Fatigue Load

SESSION 9: GRAPHENE AND CNTS NANOCOMPOSITES

• Mechanical Properties and Microstructures of Exfoliated Graphite Nano Platelet Reinforced Thermoplastic Nanocomposites
• Fatigue of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Strips Incorporating Carbon Nanotubes
• Interlaminar Fracture Toughness of Woven Carbon Fabric Composites Reinforced with MWCNTs
• CNT Coating for Multiscale Carbon Fibre Composites
• Flexural Properties of Epoxy and Epoxy-Based CFRP Filled with Carbon Nanotubes
• Melt Spun PET/CNT Nanocomposite Fibers: Effect of CNT and Post Drawing Process on the Mechanical Properties
• Melt Spun LLDPE/CNT Nanocomposite Fibers: Effect of CNT and Ultraviolet (UV) Degradation on Mechanical Properties
• Mono and Polyamine Functionalized MWCNTs as Reinforcement for Epoxy Resin Based Nanocomposites
• Comparative Assessment of the Graphene Oxide and Reduced Graphene Oxide Influence on the Zeta Potential of Selected Bacteria in Drinking Water Environment
• Static and Fatigue Strength Characterization of Sisal Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composite Material

SESSION 10: GREEN & BIO-COMPOSITES

• Differential Scanning Calorimetry of Alkali-Treated Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes)/HDPE Composites
• Impact Properties of Water Treated Bamboo/Unsaturated Polyester Composites
• Thermogravimetric Analysis of Untreated Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes)/HDPE Composites
• Variability in, and Property Prediction for, Natural Fibre Composites
• Potential of Durian Skin Fiber as Reinforcing Agent in PLA Composite
• Sisal Fibre Bundle Composites—A Review of Properties in Relation to Microstructure
• Biodegradable Composites Reinforced with Cellulose Nanofiber Extracted from Waste Paper Pulp
• Mechanical Properties of Recycled PP Reinforced with Microcrystalline Cellulose: Effect of MAPP Content
• Studies on Mechanical Properties and Thermal Analysis of New Polymer Foam Composites Originated from Coconut Trunk Fiber/Polypropylene/High Density Polyethylene Composites
• Mechanical Performance of Cement Mortar Composites Reinforced with Cellulose Fibres
• Tension Fatigue Behavior of the Laminates Jute/Epoxy

SESSION 11: HYBRID COMPOSITES

• Toughening of Carbon Fibre Composites By Hybridisation with Self-Reinforced Polypropylene
• Hydridization of Ductile Steel Fibre and Self-Reinforced Composites
• Behavior of Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced with Continuous and Discontinuous Fibers

SESSION 12: IMPACT AND DYNAMIC RESPONSE

• Ballistic Impact Analysis on the Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH)—Testing and Simulation
• Impact Behavior of Polypropylene/Glass Fber Fabric Composites
• Effect of Incorporating Foam Based Flexible Blunt Trauma Pads on the Shock Wave Protective Performance of Flexible Body Armour
• Kevlar® Fabrics Modified with SiC Particles

SESSION 13: MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN

• Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) to Produce Surfboard Fins with Natural Fibres
• Development of Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Polyethylene Roadside Restraints
• Microwave Curing of Long Fiber Reinforced Composites for Resin Transfer Moulding
• Development of an Analysis Tool for the Design of Bonded Composite Repairs
• Fabrication of Copper/Alumina Composites by Using of Fractional Ceramic
• Holistic Design Process for Hollow Structures Based on Braided Textiles and RTM
• Processing and Mechanical Characterization of Polymer/Carbon Nanotubes Fiber Reinforced Composites by Innovative Vacuum Infusion Technology

SESSION 14: MECHANICS AND CHARACTERIZATION COMPOSITES

• Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy/SiC Composites Degraded by Moisture and Temperature
• Improvement of Adhesive Behavior of Ballistic Woven Aramid by Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Treatment
• Modal Characterization on Recyclable Foam Sandwich Panels
• Evaluation of Al-Mg2Si In-Situ Composites, Further Reinforced by TiC Particles after Solution and Aging Heat Treatments
• Flux Assisted Casting Preparation and Surface Property Evaluation of Aluminium Matrix Composites Reinforced with Carbide Nanoparticles
• Properties of Al2O3-Glass Composites
• Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Aramid Fiber Reinforced HDPE Composite
• Determination of the Effects of Recycling on Polyolefin Matrix Composites
• Developing Industrial Testing Methods for Screening the Off-Axis Performance of Alternative GRP Fibers
• Uniaxial Test of Limp Elastic Multi-Layer Materials

SESSION 15: MODELLING TOOLS

• Multi-Line-Beam with Variable Kinematic Models for the Analysis of Composite Structures
• Structural Optimization Study of Laminated Axisymmetric Shells and Plates

SESSION 16: NANO-MICRO-MESO-MECHANICS

• Microstructural Characterisation of Jute/Epoxy Quasi-Unidirectional Composites
• Numerical Homogenization of a Folded Sandwich Core

SESSION 17: NANOCOMPOSITES

• Creep of Epoxy-Clay Nanocomposite at the FRP Interface
• Epoxy Matrix Magnetic Composites with Enhanced Thermal Conductivity

SESSION 18: NDT & E

• Vibrational Analysis of Aerospace Composite Components for Production Defects and Operating Damage Detection
• NDE for Compression Loaded Composite Structures Using a Nonlinear Ultrasound Method
• Development of a Fast Inspection System for Aerospace Composite Materials—The IntACom Project
• Infrared Thermography to Detect Delamination and Porosity in Carbon/Epoxy
• A Comparison Between Ultrasonic Testing and Lockin Thermography in Nondestructive Evaluation of Porous CFRP Plates
• Bending of Beams Externally Reinforced with TRC and CFRP Monitored by DIC and AE
• A Promising Method for the Detection of Subsurface Defects in Impacted Composite Materials Made by Natural Fibers

SESSION 19: NOVEL MATERIALS

• Property Evaluation of Surface Modified MWCNTs Reinforced Polymer Composites Under Low Earth Orbit Environment Conditions
• Innovative Highly Out-of-Plane Thermally Conductive Fibre Reinforced Plastic

SESSION 20: SMART COMPOSITES MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES

• Multifunctional SMA Reinforced Composites for SHM and De-Icing
• Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube-Enabled Conductive Adhesives for Aerospace Applications

SESSION 21: STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING

• Impact Source Localization on a Helicopter Tail Rotor Blade
• Strain Measurements of a Sailboat Bowsprit Cured in Autoclave by Means of Embedded Fibre Bragg Gratings
• Deflection Monitoring of a Composite Blade Using a Modal Approach Based Shape Esatimation Algorithm with FBG Sensors

SESSION 22: THERMAL BEHAVIOUR AND PROPERTIES

• Sepiolite/Silicone Sealants for Shipbuilding

SESSION 23: ABSTRACTS

• Processing Routes for Achieving Multi-Functionality in Reinforced Polymers and Composite Structures
• Deformation and Damage in Fabric-Reinforced Composites Under Bending
• Verifying Molecular Model of Montmorillonite Nanocomposites
• Impact Characterization Diagram for Damage Resistance/Tolerance in Composite Structures
• In-Mould Gel-Coating for Polymer Composites
• Steady-State Debond Growth Along Broken Fibers in Unidirectional Composites During Cyclic Loading
• The Reinforcement of Nanocomposites with Graphene Oxide
• Bioresorbable Composite Bone Fracture Repair Plates: Manufacture and Characterisation
• Effect of Curing Conditions on Mechanical Properties and Chemical Shrinkage in Polymers
• Micromechanical Modeling of Semi-Crystalline Polymer Nanocomposites
• Silica Based Shear Thickening Fluids (STFs) and Their Composites
• Effect of Compatibilizer on Mechanical and Physical Properties of Green Composites Based on High Density Polyethylene and Date Palm Fiber
• Influence of Maghemite in the Dissolution Profile of Cotrimoxazole Inserted into Nanocomposites of PLGA-PEG/Maghemite
• Helicoidal Laminates for Energy Absorption
• Amorphized Cellulose as Filler for Innovative Ecocomposites
• Integrated Structures for Aerospace Applications Via Resin Transfer Molding
• Toughness and Strength Performance of Hierarchical Composites
• Fabrication and Characterization of Epoxy Nanocomposites with Graphenes
• Health Monitoring in Composite Materials Using Carbon Nanoreinforcement Networks
• Thermal Degradation Modeling of a Composite Material
• Interaction of Vulcanization and Reinforcement of Nanoclay (MMT) and Cellulose II on Dynamic Property of NR Characterized by RPA2000
• Crosslink Density in Carboxylated Nitrile Rubber Nanocomposites
• Evaluation of Polymer Nanocomposite Degradation During Melt Processing
• Hierarchical Patterning of Nanomaterials for In Situ Discretized Damage Sensing Applications
• Conductive Concrete for Electromagnetic Shielding Applications
• New Proton-Conducting PVA/Clay/Ionic Liquid Nanocomposite Membranes for Anhydrous Fuel Cells
• Polyelectrolytes Based on Speek/TiO2 Nanocomposites for Direct Ethanol Fuel Cells Applications
• Finite Element Simulation of Different Failure Modes for Buckling-Restrained Braces Under Cyclic Loading
• Onset of Fibre/Matrix Debonding on the Surface of Organic Matrix Composites Due to Thermo-Oxidation
• Design Exploration Methodology for Ultra Thick Laminated Composites
• Methodology for Lifetime Prediction of Glass/Polyamide 6-6 Safety Pieces in the Domestic Distribution Network of Drinking Water
• A Multiaxial Fatigue Damage Model for Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer in Seawater
• Study of the Experimental Low Velocity Impact Phenomenon on Carbon Composites to Support Numerical Simulations
• Numerical Methods for the Study of the Impact Behaviour of Composite Laminates Reinforced with Basalt Fibre
• Recent Developments in Non-Destructive Testing of CFRP Components Using Active Thermography
• Self-Sensing Carbon Nanotube Composites: Synthesis and Characterization
• Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Composite Films on Aluminium Alloy
• Interlaminar Fracture Behaviour and Mechanical Properties of MWCNT Filled Epoxy Fibre Reinforced Composites
• Effect of MWNT on PAN Thermal Stabilization
• Thermal Aging of CFRP Composites for Marine and Aeronautical Applications

Author Index