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The Effects Of Fabrication Methods And Cure Cycle On The Mechanical Properties Of Carbon Fiber Laminate In Tensile And 3-Point Bend Testing, Adriano Agostino
The Effects Of Fabrication Methods And Cure Cycle On The Mechanical Properties Of Carbon Fiber Laminate In Tensile And 3-Point Bend Testing, Adriano Agostino
Aerospace Engineering
This project was completed at the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Aerospace Engineering Structures and Composites Lab during Spring Quarter 2013. The purpose of this project was to research and to gain insight into the effects of fabrication methods and of modifying cure cycles for Newport NB-301 12l 2x2 Twill Weave Carbon Fiber material properties. The two fabrication methods used were autoclave and heat press (compression molding) methods. Each fabrication method used two cure cycles, a recommended cure cycle of 275°F for 1 hour and a modified cure cycle of 250°F for 1.5 hours. The exact product data …
Study Of Natural Composite Materials Square Beam Under Three Point Bending Test, Casey Wu
Study Of Natural Composite Materials Square Beam Under Three Point Bending Test, Casey Wu
Aerospace Engineering
The purpose of this report is to summarize the findings on three point bending tests to try to find the optimum geometrical shape and layup configuration of a square beam composed of natural composites. The final project was entered into the SAMPE 2013 bridge building competition to compete internationally against other universities in the natural square beam category. The main focus of the bridge project is to compose it entirely of natural occurring fibers and other natural materials to create a “green” beam. The beams in the competition are tested under 3 point bending tests and will be scored based …
Design Of A Specimen Fixture For Impact Resistance Testing In An Instron Dynatup 8250 Drop Weight Impact Tester, Daniel Alejandro Barath
Design Of A Specimen Fixture For Impact Resistance Testing In An Instron Dynatup 8250 Drop Weight Impact Tester, Daniel Alejandro Barath
Aerospace Engineering
The purpose of this report is to outline the path and methods used to design a specimen fixture for the testing and analysis of fiber reinforced composites subjected to impact loading. This design is done in support of the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo Structures and Composites Laboratory. The design request was made at the request of Dr. Eltahry Elghandour to support the graduate students Kodi A. Rider and Y. Vanessa Wood in their master’s degree thesis projects.
The design request involved the design of a specimen fixture compatible with the existing impact apparatus located in the …