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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE

SYMPOSIUM ORGANIZERS

SESSION CHAIRS

ADVANCED PROCESSING TECHNIQUES

Effect of Processing Parameters on the Microstructure of Mechanically Alloyed Nanostructured Al-Mn Alloys

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Experimental Procedures

3. Results

4. Discussion and Conclusions

References

AI-NiTi METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES FOR ZERO CTE MATERIALS: FABRICATION, DESIGN, AND MODELING

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Material Stabilization (Training) and Characterization

Composite Design, Fabrication, and Testing

Composite Modeling

Results

NiTi Fiber Performance

Experimental Composite Performance

Simulated Composite Performance

Discussion

Evolution of Fiber State

Not-captured Experimental Features

Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

CHARACTERIZATION OF THE INTERFACE OF CO-EXTRUDED ASYMMETRIC ALUMINUM-TITANIUM COMPOSITE PROFILES

Abstract

Introduction

Objectives

Experiments

Results and Discussion

Metallography

Tensile test

Subsequent heat treatment

Summary and outlook

Acknowledgment

References

FABRICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NIOBIUM-ALUMINUM COMPOSITES: EFFECT OF SINTERING TEMPERATURE

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Experimental Procedure

2.1 Manufacture of samples

2.2 Sampling Testing and Results

3. Analysis of Results

4. Conclusions

Acknowledgements

References

SPARK PLASMA SINTERING (SPS) OF CARBON NANOTUBE (CNT) / GRAPHENE NANOPLATELET (GNP)-NICKEL NANOCOMPOSITES: STRUCTURE PROPERTY ANALYSIS

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Experimental details

3. Results and Discussion

3.1 Carbon Nanotube (CNT) /Nickel Nanocomposites

3.2 Graphene Nanoplatelet (GNP)/Nickel Nanocomposites

Acknowledgements

References

EFFECT OF IN-SITU TITANIUM BORIDE PARTICLE ADDITION AND FRICTION STIR PROCESSING ON WEAR BEHAVIOR OF ALUMINUM ALLOY 2219

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Experimental Procedure

3. Results and Discussion

3.1 Microstructural Characterization Of As-Cast Alloy And Composites

3.2 Microstructural Characterization Of Friction Stir Processed Alloy And Composites

3.3 Dry Sliding Wear Behavior Of As-Cast Alloy And Composite With 5 And 10 Wt. % Tib2

3.4 Dry Sliding Wear Behavior Of Friction Stir Processed Alloy And Composites With 5 And 10 Wt.%Tib2, Respectively

3.5 Worn Surface Analysis Of Friction Stir Processed Alloy And Composite

4. Conclusions

5. References

CHALLENGES IN FABRICATION OF SURFACE COMPOSITES BY FRICTION STIR PROCESSING ROUTE

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Experimental

3. Result and Discussion

3.1 Al-Cu alloy with TiC reinforcement

3.2 Al-Si alloy with SiC reinforcement

4. Conclusion

Acknowledgement

References

METAL-MATRIX COMPOSITES

INFLUENCE OF REINFORCEMENT CONTENT ON TENSILE RESPONSE AND FRACTURE BEHAVIOR OF AN ALUMINUM ALLOY METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Material

3. Specimen Preparation

4. Mechanical Testing

4.1 Initial Microstructure Characterization

4.2 Mechanical Testing

4.3 Failure-Damage Analysis

5. Results and Discussion

5.1 Initial Microstructure

5.2 Tensile Properties

5.3 Tensile Fracture Behavior

5.4 Microscopic Mechanisms Governing Fracture

6. Conclusions

References

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF STEEL ENCAPSULATED METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES

Abstract

Introduction

Experimental Procedure

Results and discussion

Conclusions

References

THE EVOLUTION OF SOLID POWDERS IN LIQUID ALUMINUM AT LOW TEMPERATURE AND THE EFFECTS OF ULTRASOUND ON IT

Abstract

Introduction

Experimental

Materials and Experimental Process

Characterization

Results and Discussion

XRD Analysis

SEM Analysis of Control Samples

SEM analysis of Ultrasonically Treated Samples

Formation Mechanism of Small Blocky Al3Ti Particles

Effects of Ultrasound on the Synthesis of In Situ Al3Ti Particles

Conclusions

References

METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES DIRECTIONALLY SOLIDIFIED

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Experimental Procedure

3. Results and Discussion

4. Conclusions

Acknowledgements

References

NANOPARTICULATE REINFORCED ALUMINUM ALLOY COMPOSITES PRODUCED BY POWDER METALLURGY ROUTE

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Experimental

2.1 Starting materials

2.2 Materials processing

2.3 Characterizations

3. Results

4. Discussion

5. Conclusion

References

GROWTH KINETICS OF MAGNESIO-ALUMINATE SPINEL IN Αl/Mg LAMELLAR COMPOSITE INTERFACE

Abstract

Introduction

Experimental Procedures

Results and Discussion

Microstructural Analysis

Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy EDX

Mechanical testing

Conclusions

References

COMPOSITE MICROSTRUCTURE and MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

PREDICTION OF CRACK INITIATION SITE IN FASTENER HOLE OF COMPOSITE LAMINATE

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Objective

3. Numerical modeling

3.1 Geometry

3.2 Material Properties

3.3 Material Modeling

3.4 Contact and Boundary Conditions

3.5 Mesh

4. Result and Discussion

5. Conclusions

6. References

FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF QUANTITATIVE PERCUSSION DIAGNOSTICS FOR EVALUATING THE STRENGTH OF BONDS BETWEEN COMPOSITE LAMINATES

Abstract

Introduction

Technology Behind Quantitative Percussion Diagnostics

Experimental Procedures

Finite Element Analysis Details

Results and Discussion

Impact Force Measurements

Finite Element Analysis Results

Conclusions

Acknowledgements

References

OXIDATION BEHAVIOR CHARACTERIZATION OF ZIRCONIUM DIBORIDE COMPOSITES AT ABOVE 2000°C

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Experimental procedure

3. Results and Discussion

4. Conclusions

Acknowledgements

References

ADVANCED COMPOSITES and SYNTACTIC FOAMS

DEVELOPMENT OF LIGHTWEIGHT CARBON NANOFIBER REINFORCED SYNTACTIC FOAM COMPOSITES

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Materials and Methods

3. Results and Discussion

3.1 Thermo-Mechanical Analysis

3.2 Electrical Properties

3.3 Potential Applications

4. Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

EVALUATION OF SYNTACTIC FOAM FOR ENERGY ABSORPTION AT LOW TO MODERATE LOADING RATES

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Materials

2.1 Trelleborg syntactic foam

2.2 DIAB Divinycell

3. Test procedures

3.1 Mechanical Testing

3.2 Micro-CT Procedure

4. Results and discussion

4.1 Mechanical

4.2 Modeling

4.3 Energy and Efficiency

4.4 Micro-CT Results

5. Conclusions

References

STUDY OF MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF PARTICULATE REINFORCED ALUMINUM MATRIX COMPOSITE FOAM

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Experimental details

2.1 Materials

2.2 Preparation and characterization of foam specimen

3. Result and Discussion

3.1 Optimization of blowing agent content

3.2 Optimization of Foaming Temperature

3.3 Wear behavior

4. Conclusions

References

ATMOSPHERIC PLASMA TREATMENT OF NYLON 6,6 FOR IMPROVED INTERFACIAL ADHESION IN THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Experimental Procedure

3. Results and Discussion

1. WCA Measurements

2. XPS Results

3. Lap-shear Testing

4. Conclusions

References

NEXT GENERATION CAR – EXAMPLE OF FUNCTION INTEGRATION AT THE LIGHT URBAN VEHICLE (LUV) VEHICLE CONCEPT

Abstract

State of the Art

Investigation of generic polyurethane foam samples

Generic sandwich elements

Triggering mechanisms

Geometric influence on failure behavior

Vehicle concept in sandwich design

Summary and outlook

References

THE SYNTHESIS AND PROCESSING OF SELF-HEALING MATERIALS: A LAMELLAR SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY IN COMPOSITE STRUCTURE

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Methodology

3. Results and Discussion

4. Conclusions

References

CARBON FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITES and MODELING & SIMULATIONS

SURFACE MODIFICATION OF CARBON FIBER POLYMER COMPOSITES AFTER LASER STRUCTURING

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and Optical Properties

Experimental Procedures

Microstructure Analysis of the Laser Ablation and Structuring

Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

Comparing Strengthening Mechanisms of Vapor Grown Carbon Fiber vs. Titanium Carbide Reinforced Powder Metallurgy Titanium Metal Matrix Composites

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Experimental Procedure

2.1 Powder mixture preparation

2.2 Spark plasma sintering and hot extrusion

2.3 Materials characterization

3. Results and Discussions

3.1 Powder dispersion

3.2 Material Properties

3.3 Solid solute strengthening

3.4 Grain refinement

3.5 TiC particle reinforcement

3.6 VGCF fiber reinforcement

3.7 Overview of strengthening mechanisms

4. Conclusions

Acknowledgements

References

MICROSTRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF FATIGUE DAMAGE OF CFRP IN THE VERY HIGH CYCLE FATIGUE REGIME

Abstract

Introduction and motivation

Experimental setup for cyclic 3-point-bending at ultrasonic frequencies

Base material and specimen design for VHCF-experiments

Selected results

3D-Scanning Laser Vibrometry

Constant amplitude tests

Online thermography

Microscopic investigations and failure mechanisms

Conclusions

Acknowledgment

References

EFFECTIVE CREEP RESPONSE and UNIAXIAL TENSION BEHAVIOR OF LINEAR VISCO-ELASTIC POLYMER COMPOSITES

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Constitutive Equations of Effective Behavior of Linear Viscoelastic Materials

Effective Creep Compliance

3. Macroscopic Stress Strain Behavior

4. Micromechanics Formulations for Effective Coefficients

5. Numerical Results

5.1 Effective creep compliance coefficients

5.2 Macroscopic stress-strain behavior

6. Conclusions

References

MOLECULAR DYNAMICS ASSESSMENT OF SMALL MOLECULE DIFFUSION IN MEDICAL PLASTICS

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Methods

2.1 Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations

2.2 Generalized Langevin equation (GLE)

3. Results and discussion

4. Summary

Disclaimer

References

POSTER SESSION

EFFECT OF T6 TREATMENT ON THE HARDNESS OF CARBON NANOTUBE REINFORCED AA6061 ALUMINIUM ALLOY MATRIX COMPOSITES

Abstract

Introduction

Experimental procedures

Results and Discussion

Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

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