401602. Composite and hybrid materials


Title401602. Composite and hybrid materials
Parent4016. Materials engineering

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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

Behaviour of fibre composite sandwich structures: a case study on railway sleeper application
Manalo, Allan. 2011. Behaviour of fibre composite sandwich structures: a case study on railway sleeper application. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Synthesis of phenolic bio-resins for advanced composites in civil engineering structures
Cardona, Francisco, Aravinthan, Thiru, Fedrigo, Jessica and Moscou, Clarisse. 2010. "Synthesis of phenolic bio-resins for advanced composites in civil engineering structures." Goh, Steven C. and Wang, Hao (ed.) 2010 Southern Region Engineering Conference (SREC 2010). Toowoomba, Australia 11 - 12 Nov 2010 Toowoomba, Australia.

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Wet adhesive wear characteristics of untreated oil palm fibre-reinforced polyester and treated oil palm fibre-reinforced polyester composites using the pin-on-disc and block-on-ring techniques
Yousif, B. F. and El-Tayeb, N. S. M.. 2010. "Wet adhesive wear characteristics of untreated oil palm fibre-reinforced polyester and treated oil palm fibre-reinforced polyester composites using the pin-on-disc and block-on-ring techniques." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology. 224 (2), pp. 123-131. https://doi.org/10.1243/13506501JET655

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Load-deformation behaviour prediction of timber beams externally reinforced with composite materials
Karunasena, Karu W. and Grice, Andrew. 2006. "Load-deformation behaviour prediction of timber beams externally reinforced with composite materials." Kanok-Nukulchai, Worsak, Munasinghe, Sunil and Anwar, Naveed (ed.) 10th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction: Materials, Experimentation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation (EASEC-10). Bangkok, Thailand 03 - 05 Aug 2006 Pathumthani, Thailand.

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Elastodynamic reciprocity relations for wave scattering by flaws in fiber-reinforced composite plates
Karunasena, W.. 2006. "Elastodynamic reciprocity relations for wave scattering by flaws in fiber-reinforced composite plates." Kanok-Nukulchai, Worsak, Munasinghe, Sunil and Anwar, Naveed (ed.) 10th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction: Materials, Experimentation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation (EASEC-10). Bangkok, Thailand 03 - 05 Aug 2006 Pathumthani, Thailand.

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Synthesis and mechanical properties of Cu-based bulk metallic glass composites containing in-situ TiC particles
Fu, H. M., Zhang, H. F., Wang, Hao, Zhang, Qingsheng and Hu, Z. Q.. 2005. "Synthesis and mechanical properties of Cu-based bulk metallic glass composites containing in-situ TiC particles." Scripta Materialia. 52 (7), pp. 669-673. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scriptamat.2004.10.031

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Adoption of advanced materials by SME constructors
Thorpe, D. S.. 2008. "Adoption of advanced materials by SME constructors." 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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Accelerated full scale fatigue testing of a small composite wind turbine blade using a mechanically operated test rig
Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Clausen, Philip D.. 2004. "Accelerated full scale fatigue testing of a small composite wind turbine blade using a mechanically operated test rig." Atrens, Andrej, Boland, J. N., Clegg, Richard and Griffiths, John (ed.) 2004 Structural Integrity and Fracture International Conference (SIF2004). Brisbane, Australia 26 - 29 Sep 2004 Australia.

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Synthesis and characterization of modified phenolic resins for composites with enhanced mechanical properties
Cardona, F. and Moscou, C.. 2009. "Synthesis and characterization of modified phenolic resins for composites with enhanced mechanical properties." 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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Multi-pultrusion fibre composite truss systems for deployable shelters
Omar, Tarek. 2008. Multi-pultrusion fibre composite truss systems for deployable shelters. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Fibre composites in civil infrastructure: past, present and future
Aravinthan, Thiru (ed.) 2008. Fibre composites in civil infrastructure: past, present and future. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Edited book

Fibre composite windmill structure - investigations and design considerations
Omar, T. and Aravinthan, T.. 2008. "Fibre composite windmill structure - investigations and design considerations." 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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An investigation on the stiffness of timber sleepers for the design of fibre composite sleepers
Ticoalu, A., Aravinthan, T. and Karunasena, W.. 2008. "An investigation on the stiffness of timber sleepers for the design of fibre composite sleepers." 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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Investigation of embedded near infrared fibre Bragg grating (FBG) sensors (830 nm) in structural health monitoring of glass fibre composite structures
Epaarachchi, Jayantha A., Canning, John and Stevenson, Michael. 2008. "Investigation of embedded near infrared fibre Bragg grating (FBG) sensors (830 nm) in structural health monitoring of glass fibre composite structures ." Sampson, David D. (ed.) 19th International Conference on Optical Fibre Sensors (OFS-19). Perth, Australia 15 - 18 Apr 2008 Bellingham, WA. United States. SPIE. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.786896

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Dynamic behavior of hybrid composite bridge girder
Epaarachchi, J. A., Karunasena, W. and Aravinthan, T.. 2008. "Dynamic behavior of hybrid composite bridge girder." 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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Effects of chopped hemp on mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy resins
Vandenbroucke, A., Cardona, F., Ku, H. and Rogers, D.. 2009. "Effects of chopped hemp on mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy resins ." 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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Manufacture of syntactic foams using starch as binder: post-mold processing
Islam, Md Mainul and Kim, Ho Sung. 2008. "Manufacture of syntactic foams using starch as binder: post-mold processing." Materials and Manufacturing Processes. 23 (8), pp. 884-892. https://doi.org/10.1080/10426910802413661

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Effects of EPON on mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy resins
Ku, H., Cardona, F., Rogers, D. and Vandenbroucke, A.. 2008. "Effects of EPON on mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy resins ." Lau, Alan K. T., Lu, J., Varadan, Vijay K., Chang, F. K., Tu, J. P. and Lam, P. M. (ed.) ICMMSE 2008: International Conference on Multifunctional Materials and Structures. Hong Kong, China 28 - 31 Jul 2008 Stafa-Zurich, Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.47-50.536

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Weldability and heat affected zone (HAZ) evaluation for high energy rate joining of thermoplastic composites using microwaves
Ku, Harry S., Siores, Elias and Ball, James A. R.. 1997. "Weldability and heat affected zone (HAZ) evaluation for high energy rate joining of thermoplastic composites using microwaves ." Herszberg, Isreal (ed.) 11th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-11). Gold Coast, Australia 14 - 18 Jul 1997 Cambridge, United Kingdom.

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Complex permittivity of low loss thermoplastic composites using a resonant cavity method
Ku, Harry S., Ball, James A. R., Siores, Elias and Chan, Peter. 1999. "Complex permittivity of low loss thermoplastic composites using a resonant cavity method ." Massard, Thierry and Vautrin, Alain (ed.) 12th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-12). Paris, France 05 - 09 Jul 1999 Cambridge, United Kingdom.

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Syntactic foams consolidated with starch: mixing behaviour for post-mould processing
Islam, Md Mainul and Kim, Ho Sung. 2006. "Syntactic foams consolidated with starch: mixing behaviour for post-mould processing." 4th International Conference on Advanced Materials & Processing (ICAMP-4). Hamilton, New Zealand 10 - 13 Dec 2006 Hamilton, New Zealand.

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