4016. Materials engineering

Title	4016. Materials engineering
Parent	40. Engineering

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A comparison of the shear behaviour of a fibre composite sandwich structure in the transverse and in-plane directions

Manalo, A. C., Aravinthan, T. and Karunasena, W.. 2011. "A comparison of the shear behaviour of a fibre composite sandwich structure in the transverse and in-plane directions." Fragomeni, Sam and Venkatesan, Srikanth (ed.) 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 21). Melbourne, Australia 07 - 10 Dec 2010 Leiden, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1201/b10571-75

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Innovative strengthening technique using post-tensioned fibre composite wraps for bridge headstocks

Aravinthan, T. and Heldt, T.. 2010. "Innovative strengthening technique using post-tensioned fibre composite wraps for bridge headstocks." Australian Journal of Structural Engineering. 11 (2), pp. 117-128.

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Assessment of debonding failure models for FRP retrofitted URM structures

Zhuge, Y. and Yeap, K. X.. 2011. "Assessment of debonding failure models for FRP retrofitted URM structures." Fragomeni, Sam, Venkatesan, Srikanth, Lam, Nelson T. K. and Setunge, Sujeeva (ed.) 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 21). Melbourne, Australia 07 - 10 Dec 2010 Leiden, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1201/b10571-97

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Structural performance of low grade timber slabs

Karunasena, W. and Summerville, C. J.. 2011. "Structural performance of low grade timber slabs." Fragomeni, Sam, Venkatesan, Srikanth, Lam, Nelson T. K. and Setunge, Sujeeva (ed.) 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 21). Melbourne, Australia 07 - 10 Dec 2010 Leiden, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1201/b10571-169

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The effect of modulus of elasticity on the behaviour of railway turnout sleepers

Manalo, A. C., Aravinthan, T., Karunasena, W. and Stevens, N.. 2011. "The effect of modulus of elasticity on the behaviour of railway turnout sleepers." Fragomeni, Sam, Venkatesan, Srikanth, Lam, Nelson T. K. and Setunge, Sujeeva (ed.) 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 21). Melbourne, Australia 07 - 10 Dec 2010 Leiden, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1201/b10571-76

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Behaviour of fibre composite pile under axial compression load

Guades, E. J., Sirimanna, C. S., Aravinthan, T. and Islam, M. M.. 2011. "Behaviour of fibre composite pile under axial compression load." Venkatesan, Srikanth, Lam, Nelson T. K. and Setunge, Sujeeva (ed.) 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 21). Melbourne, Australia 07 - 10 Dec 2010 Leiden, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1201/b10571-81

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Preliminary development of polymer based filler materials for GFRP tubular connector

Sirimanna, C. S., Islam, M. M. and Aravinthan, T.. 2011. "Preliminary development of polymer based filler materials for GFRP tubular connector." Fragomeni, Sam, Venkatesan, Srikanth, Lam, Nelson T. K. and Setunge, Sujeeva (ed.) 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 21). Melbourne, Australia 07 - 10 Dec 2010 Leiden, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1201/b10571-79

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Behaviour of fibre composite sandwich panels under uniformly distributed loading

Islam, M. M. and Aravinthan, T.. 2011. "Behaviour of fibre composite sandwich panels under uniformly distributed loading." Fragomeni, Sam, Venkatesan, Srikanth, Lam, Nelson T. K. and Setunge, Sujeeva (ed.) 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 21). Melbourne, Australia 07 - 10 Dec 2010 Leiden, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1201/b10571-77

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Experimental investigation into gomuti fibres/polyester composites

Ticoalu, A., Aravinthan, T. and Cardona, F.. 2011. "Experimental investigation into gomuti fibres/polyester composites." Fragomeni, Sam, Venkatesan, Srikanth, Lam, Nelson T. K. and Setunge, Sujeeva (ed.) 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 21). Melbourne, Australia 07 - 10 Dec 2010 Leiden, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1201/b10571-80

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Multi-objective design optimization of an innovative fibre composite sandwich panel for civil engineering applications

Awad, Z. K., Aravinthan, T., Zhuge, Y. and Gonzalez, F.. 2011. "Multi-objective design optimization of an innovative fibre composite sandwich panel for civil engineering applications." Fragomeni, Sam, Venkatesan, Srikanth, Lam, Nelson T. K. and Setunge, Sujeeva (ed.) 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 21). Melbourne, Australia 07 - 10 Dec 2010 Leiden, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1201/b10571-145

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Flexural strength of sandwich panel with lignocellulosic composites intermediate layer: a statistic approach

Fajrin, Jauhar, Zhuge, Yan, Bullen, Frank and Wang, Hao. 2011. "Flexural strength of sandwich panel with lignocellulosic composites intermediate layer: a statistic approach." International Journal of Protective Structures. 2 (4), pp. 453-464. https://doi.org/10.1260/2041-4196.2.4.453

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In vitro biodegradation behavior of magnesium and magnesium alloy

Wang, Hao and Shi, Zhiming. 2011. "In vitro biodegradation behavior of magnesium and magnesium alloy ." Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials. 98B (2), pp. 203-209. https://doi.org/10.1002/jbm.b.31769

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Flexural behaviour of glulam beams from novel sandwich panels

Manalo, Allan C. and Aravinthan, Thiru. 2011. "Flexural behaviour of glulam beams from novel sandwich panels." Ferreira, A. J. M. (ed.) 16th International Conference on Composite Structures (ICCS 16). Porto, Portugal 28 - 30 Jul 2011 Porto, Portugal.

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Tribological characteristics of sustainable fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites under wet adhesive wear

Singh, Narish, Yousif, B. F. and Rilling, Dirk. 2011. "Tribological characteristics of sustainable fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites under wet adhesive wear." Tribology Transactions. 54 (5), pp. 736-748. https://doi.org/10.1080/10402004.2011.597544

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Behavior of fiber-reinforced composite beams with mechanical joints

Manalo, Allan and Mutsuyoshi, Hiroshi. 2012. "Behavior of fiber-reinforced composite beams with mechanical joints." Journal of Composite Materials. 46 (4), pp. 483-496. https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998311418263

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Finite element analysis of fibre reinforce concrete beam subject to high temperature by using EURO-code models

Awad, Ziad K. and Yusaf, Talal F.. 2011. "Finite element analysis of fibre reinforce concrete beam subject to high temperature by using EURO-code models." Key Engineering Materials. 471-472, pp. 343-348. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.471-472.343

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Relationship between different mechanical properties of phenol formaldehyde SLG-reinforced composites

Ku, H. S.. 2011. "Relationship between different mechanical properties of phenol formaldehyde SLG-reinforced composites." Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 30 (15), pp. 1281-1292. https://doi.org/10.1177/0731684411418705

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Novel phenolic resins with improved mechanical and toughness properties

Cardona, Francisco, Lau, Alan Kin-Tak and Fedrigo, Jessica. 2012. "Novel phenolic resins with improved mechanical and toughness properties." Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 123 (4), pp. 2131-2139. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.34719

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Numerical simulation of rolling process and microstructure evolution of AM50 Mg alloy during hot rolling process

Hua, Fuan, Zhang, Chaoyi, Li, Qiang, Yu, Baoyi, Liu, Weihua, Li, Runxia, Xie, Shuisheng, Huang, Guojie, Cheng, Lei, Fu, Yao and Wang, Hao. 2011. "Numerical simulation of rolling process and microstructure evolution of AM50 Mg alloy during hot rolling process ." Advanced Materials Research. 291-294, pp. 449-454. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.291-294.449

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Relationship between electrical and mechanical loss tangents of hollow glass powder reinforced epoxy composites: a pilot study

Ku, H., Maxwell, A., Wong, P., Huang, J. and Fung, H.. 2011. "Relationship between electrical and mechanical loss tangents of hollow glass powder reinforced epoxy composites: a pilot study ." Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 119 (5), pp. 2945-2952. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.33009

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Property enhancement of a carbon fiber/epoxy composite by using carbon nanotubes

Kim, M. T., Rhee, K. Y., Lee, J. H., Hui, D. and Lau, Alan K. T.. 2011. "Property enhancement of a carbon fiber/epoxy composite by using carbon nanotubes ." Composites Part B: Engineering. 42 (5), pp. 1257-1261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2011.02.005

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Investigations on wear and frictional properties of kenaf fibre polyurethane composites under dry and wet contact conditions

Singh, Narish, Yousif, B. F. and Rilling, Dirk. 2011. "Investigations on wear and frictional properties of kenaf fibre polyurethane composites under dry and wet contact conditions." International Journal of Precision Technology. 2 (4), pp. 375-387. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPTECH.2011.044904

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The effect of titanium dioxide addition on the hydraulic and mechanical properties of permeable concrete

Bolt, Jason, Zhuge, Yan and Bullen, Frank. 2011. "The effect of titanium dioxide addition on the hydraulic and mechanical properties of permeable concrete." Wyche, J. (ed.) 25th Biennial Conference of the Concrete Institute of Australia (Concrete 2011): Building a Sustainable Future. Perth, Australia 12 - 14 Oct 2011 Perth, Australia.

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Correlation of mechanical performance and morphological structures of epoxy micro/nanoparticulate composites

Dong, Yu, Chaudhary, Deeptangshu, Ploumis, Charlie and Lau, Kin-tak. 2011. "Correlation of mechanical performance and morphological structures of epoxy micro/nanoparticulate composites ." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 42 (10), pp. 1483-1492. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2011.06.015

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Investigation into the strength of Lego Technic liftarms and brick beams, and of liftarm pin connections

Lostroh, Tristan. 2012. Investigation into the strength of Lego Technic liftarms and brick beams, and of liftarm pin connections. Toowoomba. Unpublished.

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Polyaniline-grafted reduced graphene oxide for efficient electrochemical supercapacitors

Kumar, Nanjundan Ashok, Choi, Hyun-Jung, Shin, Yeon Ran, Chang, Dong Wook, Dai, Liming and Baek, Jong-Beom. 2012. "Polyaniline-grafted reduced graphene oxide for efficient electrochemical supercapacitors." ACS Nano. 6 (2), pp. 1715-1723. https://doi.org/10.1021/nn204688c

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Electrochemical supercapacitors based on a novel graphene/conjugated polymer composite system

Kumar, Nanjundan Ashok, Choi, Hyun Jung, Bund, Andreas, Baek, Jong-Beom and Jeong, Yeon Tae. 2012. "Electrochemical supercapacitors based on a novel graphene/conjugated polymer composite system." Journal of Materials Chemistry. 22 (24), pp. 12268-12274. https://doi.org/10.1039/c2jm30701d

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An investigation into the effect of material composition on the fundamental properties of permeable concrete

Hussin, Manal. 2012. An investigation into the effect of material composition on the fundamental properties of permeable concrete. Masters Thesis Master of Engineering and Surveying (Research). University of Southern Queensland.

Masters Thesis

Strengthening mechanism and bio-degradability of a silk-based polymer composite

Ho, Mei-Po. 2012. Strengthening mechanism and bio-degradability of a silk-based polymer composite. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Rehabilitation of deteriorated steel truss members using CFRP

Tawfik, Qaidar H.. 2012. Rehabilitation of deteriorated steel truss members using CFRP. Masters Thesis Master of Engineering (Research). University of Southern Queensland.

Masters Thesis

Effects of chemical treatments on hemp fibre reinforced polyester composites

Kabir, Mohammad Mazedul. 2012. Effects of chemical treatments on hemp fibre reinforced polyester composites. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Source mapping of thin composite laminates using integrated FBG sensors in acoustic emission system: near infrared FBG approach

Hafizi, Z. M.. 2012. "Source mapping of thin composite laminates using integrated FBG sensors in acoustic emission system: near infrared FBG approach." 2012 Southern Regional Engineering Conference (SREC 2012). Toowoomba, Australia 01 Sep 2012 Canberra, Australia.

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Effects of fibres on geopolymer concrete

Lokuge, Weena. 2012. "Effects of fibres on geopolymer concrete." 2012 Southern Regional Engineering Conference (SREC 2012). Toowoomba, Australia 01 Sep 2012 Canberra, Australia.

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Novel fibre composite civil engineering sandwich structures: behaviour, analysis, and optimum design

Awad, Ziad Khalaf. 2012. Novel fibre composite civil engineering sandwich structures: behaviour, analysis, and optimum design. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

An experimental investigation of early damage localization for thin glass fibre reinforced symmetric composite laminates

Hafizi, Z. M., Epaarachchi, J. and Lau, K. T.. 2012. "An experimental investigation of early damage localization for thin glass fibre reinforced symmetric composite laminates." Heslehurst, Rikard Benton and Byrne, Ann (ed.) Composites Australia and the CRC for Advanced Composite Structures Conference 2012: Diversity in Composites. Leura, Australia 15 - 16 Mar 2012 Melbourne, Australia.

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Measurement of mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of glass powder reinforced epoxy composites and modelling

Wong, Kwok Yeung Peter. 2012. Measurement of mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of glass powder reinforced epoxy composites and modelling. Masters Thesis Master of Engineering. University of Southern Queensland.

Masters Thesis

Deformation behaviour of aluminum alloy A356 in semisolid state

Wang, H. and Ning, Z. L.. 2009. "Deformation behaviour of aluminum alloy A356 in semisolid state ." Aravinthan, Thiru, Karunasena, Warna (Karu) and Wang, Hao (ed.) 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM20). Toowoomba, Australia 02 - 05 Dec 2008 London, United Kingdom.

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