401602. Composite and hybrid materials


Title401602. Composite and hybrid materials
Parent4016. Materials engineering

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Composite behaviour of a hybrid FRP bridge girder and concrete deck
Manalo, A. C., Aravinthan, T., Mutsuyoshi, H. and Matsui, T.. 2012. "Composite behaviour of a hybrid FRP bridge girder and concrete deck." Advances in Structural Engineering: an international journal. 15 (4), pp. 589-600. https://doi.org/10.1260/1369-4332.15.4.589

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Duct noise control by using very light composite plate
Choy, Y. S., Liu, Y. and Lau, K. T.. 2012. "Duct noise control by using very light composite plate." Advanced Materials Research. 410, pp. 361-365. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.410.361

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Fibre composite railway sleeper design by using FE approach and optimization techniques
Awad, Ziad K. and Yusaf, Talal. 2012. "Fibre composite railway sleeper design by using FE approach and optimization techniques." Structural Engineering and Mechanics. 41 (2), pp. 231-242. https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2012.41.2.231

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Effect of degumming time on silkworm silk fibre for biodegradable polymer composites
Ho, Mei-po, Wang, Hao and Lau, Kin-tak. 2012. "Effect of degumming time on silkworm silk fibre for biodegradable polymer composites." Applied Surface Science. 258 (8), pp. 3948-3955. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2011.12.068

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Tensile properties of phenol-formaldehyde nanoclay reinforced composites: a pilot study
Ku, H., Yap, Y. S., Lee, T. S. and Trada, M.. 2012. "Tensile properties of phenol-formaldehyde nanoclay reinforced composites: a pilot study ." Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 126 (2 (Supplement)), pp. E142-E150. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.35232

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Betelnut fibres as an alternative to glass fibres to reinforce thermoset composites: a comparative study
Nirmal, Umar, Hashim, Jamil, Lau, Saijod T. W., Yuhazri, M. Y. and Yousif, B. F.. 2012. "Betelnut fibres as an alternative to glass fibres to reinforce thermoset composites: a comparative study." Textile Research Journal. 82 (11), pp. 1107-1120. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517512439945

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Mechanical properties characterization of the skin and core of a novel composite sandwich structure
Manalo, A. C., Aravinthan, T. and Karunasena, W.. 2013. "Mechanical properties characterization of the skin and core of a novel composite sandwich structure." Journal of Composite Materials. 47 (14), pp. 1785-1800. https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998312451607

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Morphological structures and tribological performance of unsaturated polyester based untreated/silane-treated halloysite nanotubes
Albdiry, M. T. and Yousif, B. F.. 2013. "Morphological structures and tribological performance of unsaturated polyester based untreated/silane-treated halloysite nanotubes." Materials and Design. 48, pp. 68-76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2012.08.035

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Application of wavelet parameters for impact damage detection in plates
Shelley, T. J. and Liew, C. K.. 2013. "Application of wavelet parameters for impact damage detection in plates." Key Engineering Materials. 558, pp. 12-24. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.558.12

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Characteristics and behaviour of gomuti fibre composites with thermoset resin
Ticoalu, Adriana. 2013. Characteristics and behaviour of gomuti fibre composites with thermoset resin . PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Development of hemp oil based bioresins for biocomposites
Manthey, Nathan William. 2013. Development of hemp oil based bioresins for biocomposites. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

A review on the characteristics of gomuti fibre and its composites with thermoset resins
Ticoalu, Adriana, Aravinthan, Thiru and Cardona, Francisco. 2013. "A review on the characteristics of gomuti fibre and its composites with thermoset resins." Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 32 (2), pp. 124-136. https://doi.org/10.1177/0731684412463109

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Design of an impact resistant glass fibre/epoxy composites using short silk fibres
Ho, Mei-po and Lau, Kin-tak. 2012. "Design of an impact resistant glass fibre/epoxy composites using short silk fibres." Materials and Design. 35 (1), pp. 664-669. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2011.10.003

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New concept for optimal application of natural fibre reinforced plastic (NFRP) in building construction
Fajrin, Jauhar, Zhuge, Yan, Bullen, Frank and Wang, Hao. 2012. "New concept for optimal application of natural fibre reinforced plastic (NFRP) in building construction ." Noor, Norhazilan and Ismail, Mohammad (ed.) 8th Asia Pacific Structural Engineering and Construction Conference and 1st International Conference on Civil Engineering Research (APSEC-ICCER 2012): Sustaining the World with Better Structures and Construction Practice. Surabaya, Indonesia 02 - 04 Oct 2012 Johor, Malaysia.

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Modal analysis of high frequency acoustic signal approach for progressive failure monitoring in thin composite plates
Hafizi, Z. M., Epaarachchi, J. and Lau, K. T.. 2012. "Modal analysis of high frequency acoustic signal approach for progressive failure monitoring in thin composite plates." 2nd Malaysian Postgraduate Conference (MPC 2012). Gold Coast, Australia 07 - 09 Jul 2012 Sydney, Australia.

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A critical review on the manufacturing processes in relation to the properties of nanoclay/polymer composites
Albdiry, M. T., Yousif, B. F., Ku, H. and Lau, K. T.. 2013. "A critical review on the manufacturing processes in relation to the properties of nanoclay/polymer composites." Journal of Composite Materials. 47 (9), pp. 1093-1115. https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998312445592

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Fracture toughness of vinyl ester composites reinforced with sawdust and postcured in microwaves
Ku, H., Prajapati, M. and Trada, M.. 2012. "Fracture toughness of vinyl ester composites reinforced with sawdust and postcured in microwaves." International Journal of Microwave Science and Technology. 2012, pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/152726

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Behaviour of glued fibre composite sandwich structure in flexure: experiment and fibre model analysis
Manalo, Allan and Aravinthan, Thiru. 2012. "Behaviour of glued fibre composite sandwich structure in flexure: experiment and fibre model analysis." Materials and Design. 39, pp. 458-468. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2012.02.052

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Flexural properties of sawdust-reinforced epoxy composites post-cured in microwaves
Ku, H., Donald, M., Cardona, F. and Trada, M.. 2012. "Flexural properties of sawdust-reinforced epoxy composites post-cured in microwaves." Journal of Composite Materials. 46 (22), pp. 2879-2890. https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998311433437

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Observation and prediction of the hot tear susceptibility of ternary Al-Si-Mg alloys
Easton, Mark A., Wang, Hao, Grandfield, John, Davidson, Cameron J., StJohn, David H., Sweet, Lisa D. and Couper, Malcolm J.. 2012. "Observation and prediction of the hot tear susceptibility of ternary Al-Si-Mg alloys." Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science. 43 (9), pp. 3227-3238. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11661-012-1132-6

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Compressive strength characterization of polyester based fillers
Sirimanna, Chamila Sampath, Lokuge, Weena, Islam, Md Mainul and Aravinthan, Thiru. 2012. "Compressive strength characterization of polyester based fillers." Advanced Materials Research. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.410.32

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Contrast on tensile and flexural properties of glass powder reinforced epoxy composites: pilot study
Ku, H. and Wong, P.. 2012. "Contrast on tensile and flexural properties of glass powder reinforced epoxy composites: pilot study ." Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 123 (1), pp. 152-161. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.34469

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The effect of fibre chemical treatments on hemp reinforced composites
Wang, H., Kabir, M. M. and Lau, K. T.. 2011. "The effect of fibre chemical treatments on hemp reinforced composites ." 18th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-18). Jeju, Korea 21 - 26 Aug 2011 Seoul, Korea.

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Introduction to multifunctional polymer nanocomposites
Leng, Jinsong, Li, Jianjun and Lau, Alan kin-tak. 2011. "Introduction to multifunctional polymer nanocomposites." Leng, Jinsong and Lau, Alan kin-tak (ed.) Multifunctional polymer nanocomposites. Boca Raton, FL. United States. CRC Press. pp. 1-18

Edited book (chapter)

Synthesis of elastomeric phenolic resins with improved toughness and flexibility
Cardona, F. and Fedrigo, J.. 2011. "Synthesis of elastomeric phenolic resins with improved toughness and flexibility ." EUROTEC 2011: Inaugural European Technical Conference on Plastics. Barcelona, Spain 14 - 15 Nov 2011 Newtown, CT. United States.

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The effects of fibre wraps on the flexural behaviour of glulam composite sandwich beams
Manalo, A. C. and Aravinthan, T.. 2011. "The effects of fibre wraps on the flexural behaviour of glulam composite sandwich beams." Cowled, Craig J. L. (ed.) 1st International Postgraduate Conference on Engineering, Designing and Developing the Built Environment for Sustainable Wellbeing (eddBE 2011). Brisbane, Australia 27 - 29 Apr 2011 Brisbane, Australia.

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Experimental investigation of HFRP composite beams
Mutsuyoshi, Hiroshi, Hai, Nguyen Duc, Shiroki, Kensuke, Aravinthan, Thiru and Manalo, Allan. 2011. "Experimental investigation of HFRP composite beams." Seracino, Rudi and Sen, Rajan (ed.) 10th International Symposium on Fiber Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement for Concrete Structures (FRPRCS-10). Tampa, United States 02 - 04 Apr 2011 Farmington Hills, MI. United States.

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Natural fibre composites with QLD based fibres and vegetable oils
Manthey, N. W., Cardona, F., Aravinthan, T., Wang, H. and Cooney, T.. 2011. "Natural fibre composites with QLD based fibres and vegetable oils." 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.

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Wear and frictional performance of polymeric composites aged in various solutions
Yousif, B. F. and Nirmal, Umar. 2011. "Wear and frictional performance of polymeric composites aged in various solutions." Wear. 272 (1), pp. 97-104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2011.07.006

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The implementation of statistical inference to study the bending strength of sustainable hybrid sandwich panel composite
Fajrin, Jauhar, Zhuge, Yan, Bullen, Frank and Wang, Hao. 2011. "The implementation of statistical inference to study the bending strength of sustainable hybrid sandwich panel composite." Advanced Materials Research. 250-253, pp. 956-961. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.250-253.956

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Effect of chemical treatment on the mechanical and thermal properties of hemp fibre reinforced thermoset sandwich composites
Kabir, M. M., Wang, H., Cardona, F. and Aravinthan, T.. 2011. "Effect of chemical treatment on the mechanical and thermal properties of hemp fibre reinforced thermoset sandwich 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/b10571-78

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Adhesive wear of thermoplastic composite based on kenaf fibres
Singh, N., Yousif, B. F. and Rilling, D.. 2011. "Adhesive wear of thermoplastic composite based on kenaf fibres." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology. 225 (2), pp. 101-109. https://doi.org/10.1177/2041305X10394053

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Experimental and numerical analysis of an innovative GFRP sandwich floor panel under point load
Awad, Ziad K., Aravinthan, Thiru and Zhuge, Yan. 2012. "Experimental and numerical analysis of an innovative GFRP sandwich floor panel under point load." Engineering Structures. 41, pp. 126-135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2012.03.023

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Mechanical properties of an injected silk fibre reinforced PLA composite
Ho, Mei-Po, Lau, Kin-tak, Wang, Hao and Bhattacharyya, Debes. 2011. "Mechanical properties of an injected silk fibre reinforced PLA composite." Bhattacharyya, D., Lin, R. J. T. and Srivatsan, T. S. (ed.) 19th International Symposium on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials (PFAM XIX). Auckland, New Zealand 14 - 17 Jan 2011 Auckland, New Zealand.

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Recent research trend in natural-fibre composites
Lau, Alan K. T. and Ho, Mabel M. P.. 2011. "Recent research trend in natural-fibre composites." JEC Composites Magazine.

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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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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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