401602. Composite and hybrid materials


Title401602. Composite and hybrid materials
Parent4016. Materials engineering

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Characterisation of thermoplastic matrix composites (TPC) using variable frequency micorwave (VFM)
Ku, Harry S., MacRobert, Martin, Siores, Elias and Ball, James A. R.. 2000. "Characterisation of thermoplastic matrix composites (TPC) using variable frequency micorwave (VFM)." Plastics Rubber and Composites. 29 (6), pp. 285-287.

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Variable frequency microwave processing of thermoplastic composites
Ku, Harry S., MacRobert, Martin, Siores, Elias and Ball, James A. R.. 2000. "Variable frequency microwave processing of thermoplastic composites ." Plastics Rubber and Composites. 29 (6), pp. 278-284.

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Properties and mechanical behaviour of novel sandwich composites made of syntactic foam and paper skin
Islam, Md Mainul and Kim, Ho Sung. 2007. "Properties and mechanical behaviour of novel sandwich composites made of syntactic foam and paper skin." Veidt, Martin, Albermani, Faris, Daniel, Bill, Griffiths, John, Hargreaves, Doug, McAree, Ross, Meehan, Paul and Tan, Andy (ed.) 5th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 2007). Brisbane, Australia 10 - 12 Dec 2007 Sydney, Australia.

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Effects of catalysts and post-curing conditions in the polymer network of epoxy and phenolic resins: preliminary results
Munoz, J.-C., Ku, H., Cardona, F. and Rogers, D.. 2008. "Effects of catalysts and post-curing conditions in the polymer network of epoxy and phenolic resins: preliminary results ." Journal of Materials Processing Technology. 202 (1-3), pp. 486-492. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2007.10.025

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Influence of material structure properties on sliding contact performance of CGRP composite
Yousif, B. F., El-Tayeb, N. S. M. and Yusaf, Talal. 2008. "Influence of material structure properties on sliding contact performance of CGRP composite." International Journal for Manufacturing Science and Technology. 10 (1), pp. 1-7.

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Investigation by TGA-FTIR of the effect of styrene content and thickness on the UV-curing of vinylester resins
Cardona, F., Rogers, D. and Van Erp, G.. 2007. "Investigation by TGA-FTIR of the effect of styrene content and thickness on the UV-curing of vinylester resins." Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials. 20 (6), pp. 601-615. https://doi.org/10.1177/0892705707083950

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Investigation of dynamic behaviour of a hybrid composite bridge girder
Epaarachchi, Jayantha A., Karunasena, Warna and Aravinthan, Thiru. 2007. "Investigation of dynamic behaviour of a hybrid composite bridge girder." Marshall, Ian (ed.) 14th International Conference on Composite Structures (ICCS 14). Melbourne, Australia 19 - 21 Nov 2007 Melbourne, Australia.

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The effect of debonding on the flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with fibre reinforced polymer
Karunasena, Warna (Karu) and Martin, Nicole. 2007. "The effect of debonding on the flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with fibre reinforced polymer." Veidt, Martin, Albermani, Faris, Daniel, Bill, Griffiths, John, Hargreaves, Doug, McAree, Ross, Meehan, Paul and Tan, Andy (ed.) 5th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 2007). Brisbane, Australia 10 - 12 Dec 2007 Sydney, Australia.

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Fracture toughness of phenol formaldehyde composites: pilot study
Ku, Harry, Rogers, David, Davey, Robert, Cardona, Francisco and Trada, Mohan. 2008. "Fracture toughness of phenol formaldehyde composites: pilot study." Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 17 (1), pp. 85-90. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-007-9115-2

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Contrast joints of glass-fibre with carbon-fibre reinforced low density polyethylene composite bonded by microwave irradiation
Ku, H. S.. 2008. "Contrast joints of glass-fibre with carbon-fibre reinforced low density polyethylene composite bonded by microwave irradiation." Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications. 22 (1), pp. 69-84. https://doi.org/10.1163/156939308783122760

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Bulk metallic glass composites
Wang, Hao. 2005. "Bulk metallic glass composites." Journal of Materials Science and Technology. 21 (1 (Supplement)), pp. 86-90.

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Processing of composites using variable and fixed frequency microwave facilities
Ku, Harry S. and Yusaf, Talal. 2008. "Processing of composites using variable and fixed frequency microwave facilities." Progress in Electromagnetic Research B. 5, pp. 185-205. https://doi.org/10.2528/PIERB08011304

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Shrinkage reduction of thermoset fibre composites during hardening using microwaves irradiation for curing
Ku, Harry S., Van Erp, Gerard, Ball, James A. R., Ayers, Stephen R. and Siu, Fred. 2002. "Shrinkage reduction of thermoset fibre composites during hardening using microwaves irradiation for curing." Wong, S. V., Osman, M. R., Yusuff, R. M. and Ismail, N. (ed.) 2nd World Engineering Congress (WEC 2002). Sarawak, Malaysia 22 - 25 Jul 2002 Malaysia.

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An evaluation of fracture toughness of vinyl ester composites cured under microwave conditions
Ku, H., Chan, W. L., Trada, M. and Baddeley, D.. 2007. "An evaluation of fracture toughness of vinyl ester composites cured under microwave conditions." Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 16 (6), pp. 741-745. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-007-9104-5

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M2S2 modular deployable shelter system: concept and analysis technique
Omar, T., Van Erp, G., Aravinthan, T. and Key, P.. 2008. "M2S2 modular deployable shelter system: concept and analysis technique." Xie, Yi Min and Patnaikuni, Indubhushan (ed.) ISEC 4: Innovations in Structural Engineering and Construction. Melbourne, Australia 26 - 28 Sep 2007 Leiden, Netherlands.

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Investigation of the use of near infrared FBG (830nm) sensors for monitoring the structural response of 0/90 woven cloth/CSM glass fibre/vynylester composite under static and fatigue loading
Epaarachchi, Jayantha A., Clegg, Richard E. and Canning, John. 2007. "Investigation of the use of near infrared FBG (830nm) sensors for monitoring the structural response of 0/90 woven cloth/CSM glass fibre/vynylester composite under static and fatigue loading." HUMS 2007: 5th DSTO International Conference on Health and Usage Monitoring . Melbourne, Australia 19 - 22 Mar 2007 Australia.

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Retrofitting reinforced concrete bridge frames using externally bonded FRP sheets
Pandey, G. R., Mutsuyoshi, H. and Aravinthan, T.. 2007. "Retrofitting reinforced concrete bridge frames using externally bonded FRP sheets." Smith, Scott T. (ed.) 1st Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures (APFIS 2007). Hong Kong, China 12 - 14 Dec 2007 Hong Kong.

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Strengthening of shear damaged RC beams with external clamping
Suntharavadivel, T. G. and Aravinthan, T.. 2008. "Strengthening of shear damaged RC beams with external clamping." Xie, Yi Min and Patnaikuni, Indubhushan (ed.) ISEC 4: Innovations in Structural Engineering and Construction. Melbourne, Australia 26 - 28 Sep 2007 Leiden, Netherlands.

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Innovative strengthening technique using prestressed fibre wraps for bridge headstocks
Aravinthan, T. and Heldt, T.. 2005. "Innovative strengthening technique using prestressed fibre wraps for bridge headstocks." Stewart, Mark G. and Dockrill, Brad (ed.) 2005 Australian Structural Engineering Conference (ASEC 2005). Newcastle, Australia 11 - 14 Sep 2005 Sydney, Australia.

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Fibre composite structures in Australia's civil engineering market: an anatomy of innovation
Van Erp, Gerard, Cattell, Craig and Heldt, Tim. 2005. "Fibre composite structures in Australia's civil engineering market: an anatomy of innovation." Structural Control and Health Monitoring. 7 (3), pp. 150-160. https://doi.org/10.1002/pse.199

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Computation of laminated composite plates using integrated radial basis function networks
Mai-Duy, Nam, Khennane, Amar and Tran-Cong, Thanh. 2007. "Computation of laminated composite plates using integrated radial basis function networks." Computers, Materials and Continua. 5 (1), pp. 63-77. https://doi.org/10.3970/cmc.2007.005.063

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A simple and accurate four-node quadrilateral element using stabilized nodal integration for laminated plates
Nguyen-Van, Hieu, Mai-Duy, Nam and Tran-Cong, Thanh. 2007. "A simple and accurate four-node quadrilateral element using stabilized nodal integration for laminated plates." Computers, Materials and Continua. 6 (3), pp. 159-176. https://doi.org/10.3970/cmc.2007.006.159

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Analysis of laminated composite plate/shell structures using a stabilized nodal-integrated quadrilateral element
Nguyen-Van, Hieu, Mai-Duy, Nam and Tran-Cong, Thanh. 2007. "Analysis of laminated composite plate/shell structures using a stabilized nodal-integrated quadrilateral element." Mendis, P. A., Cao, D. T. and Ngo, T. (ed.) 1st International Conference on Modern Design, Construction & Maintenance of Structures. Hanoi, Vietnam 10 - 11 Dec 2007 Hanoi, Vietnam.

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Flame-retardant-wrapped carbon nanotubes for simultaneously improving the flame retardancy and mechanical properties of polypropylene
Song, Ping'an, Xu, Lihua, Guo, Zhenghong, Zhang, Yan and Fang, Zhengping. 2008. "Flame-retardant-wrapped carbon nanotubes for simultaneously improving the flame retardancy and mechanical properties of polypropylene." Journal of Materials Chemistry. 18 (42), pp. 5083-5091. https://doi.org/10.1039/b808309f

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Characterizing and constitutive modelling of aramid fibres at high strain rates
Tan, V. B. C., Zeng, X. S. and Shim, V. P. W.. 2008. "Characterizing and constitutive modelling of aramid fibres at high strain rates ." International Journal of Impact Engineering. 35 (11), pp. 1303-1313. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2007.07.010

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Innovative all composite multi-pultrusion truss system for stressed arch deployable shelters
Omar, T., Van Erp, G., Aravinthan, T. and Key, P.. 2007. "Innovative all composite multi-pultrusion truss system for stressed arch deployable shelters." Rabboo, Fathi Abd and Fathelbab, Fahmy (ed.) AICSGE 6: 6th Alexandria International Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering. Alexandria, Egypt 15 - 17 Apr 2007 Alexandria, Egypt.

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Fibre composite bridge decks: an alternative approach
Davey, Scott W., Van Erp, Gerard M. and Marsh, Roy. 2001. "Fibre composite bridge decks: an alternative approach." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 32 (9), pp. 1339 - 1343. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1359-835X(01)00087-2

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Applications of microwaves in non-destructive testing
Ku, H. S., Siu, F., Siores, E. and Ball, J. A. R.. 2001. "Applications of microwaves in non-destructive testing." 10th Asia Pacific Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (2001). Brisbane, Australia 17 - 21 Sep 2001 Melbourne, Australia.

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Strength and ductility prediction of concrete beams reinforced with internal steel and external composite materials
Karunasena, W. and Anderson, W. C.. 2005. "Strength and ductility prediction of concrete beams reinforced with internal steel and external composite materials." Xie, Mike, Mouritz, Adrian, Khatibi, Akbar Afaghi, Gardiner, Craig and Chiu, Wing Kong (ed.) 4th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 2005). Melbourne, Australia 16 - 18 Feb 2005 Melbourne, Australia.

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A Code of Practice for the structural design of fibre composites
Ayers, Stephen R. and van Erp, Gerard. 2004. "A Code of Practice for the structural design of fibre composites ." Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Structures and Buildings. 157 (1), pp. 3-8. https://doi.org/10.1680/stbu.157.1.3.36408

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An experimental investigation of the properties of cross-ply laminate used for manufacturing of small aircraft components
Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Clegg, Richard. 2006. "An experimental investigation of the properties of cross-ply laminate used for manufacturing of small aircraft components." Composite Structures. 75 (1-4), pp. 93-99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2006.04.080

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A study of estimation of damage accumulation of glass fibre reinforce plastic (GFRP) composites under a block loading situation
Epaarachchi, Jayantha A.. 2006. "A study of estimation of damage accumulation of glass fibre reinforce plastic (GFRP) composites under a block loading situation." Composite Structures. 75 (1-4), pp. 88-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2006.04.063

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Effects of static-fatigue (tension) on the tension-tension fatigue life of glass fibre reinforced plastic composites
Epaarachchi, Jayantha A.. 2006. "Effects of static-fatigue (tension) on the tension-tension fatigue life of glass fibre reinforced plastic composites." Composite Structures. 74 (4), pp. 419-425. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2005.04.022

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A new cumulative fatigue damage model for glass fibre reinforced plastic composites under step/discrete loading
Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Clausen, Philip D.. 2005. "A new cumulative fatigue damage model for glass fibre reinforced plastic composites under step/discrete loading." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 36 (9), pp. 1236-1245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2005.01.021

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Three dimensional finite element analysis of concrete filled FRP tubular model piles under lateral loads
Hardeo, Pravendra and Karunasena, W. (Karu). 2006. "Three dimensional finite element analysis of concrete filled FRP tubular model piles under lateral loads." Bandyopadhyay, Sri, Zeng, Q., Berndt, Christopher C., Rizkalla, S., Gowripalan, N. and Matison, Janison (ed.) ACUN-5 International Composites Conference. Sydney, Australia 11 - 14 Jul 2006 Sydney, Australia.

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An empirical model for fatigue behavior prediction of glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP) composites for various stress ratios and test frequencies
Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Clausen, Philip D.. 2003. "An empirical model for fatigue behavior prediction of glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP) composites for various stress ratios and test frequencies." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 34 (4), pp. 313-326. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1359-835X(03)00052-6

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Studies on polymers and composites from lignin and fiber derived from sugar cane
Doherty, William, Halley, Peter J., Edye, Les, Rogers, David, Cardona, Francisco, Park, Yosup and Woo, Tim. 2007. "Studies on polymers and composites from lignin and fiber derived from sugar cane." Polymers for Advanced Technologies. 18 (8), pp. 673-678. https://doi.org/10.1002/pat.879

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Investigation of the effect of styrene content on the ultimate curing of vinylester resins by TGA-FTIR
Cardona, F., Rogers, D., Davey, S. and Van Erp, G.. 2007. "Investigation of the effect of styrene content on the ultimate curing of vinylester resins by TGA-FTIR." Journal of Composite Materials. 41 (2), pp. 137-152. https://doi.org/10.1177/002199830?063357

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Fracture toughness of phenol formaldehyde composites post-cured in microwaves
Cardona, F., Ku, H., Pattarachaiyakoop, N., Rogers, D. and Trada, M.. 2007. "Fracture toughness of phenol formaldehyde composites post-cured in microwaves." Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications. 21 (14), pp. 2137-2146. https://doi.org/10.1163/156939307783152867

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Stressed arch modular deployable composite shelters: concept and development
Omar, T., Van Erp, G. and Key, P. W.. 2006. "Stressed arch modular deployable composite shelters: concept and development ." Mirmiran, A. and Nanni, A. (ed.) CICE 2006: 3rd International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering. Miami, United States 13 - 15 Dec 2006 Miami, Fl, USA.

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