David Dreese

Abstract

The use of composite materials has become more prevalent in recent years. Not only has the range of applications grown, but the configuration of the composite materials has increased in scope as well. The combination of high strength to weight, ability to tailor strength directionally and acoustic properties have pushed the development of fabrication techniques and application for increasingly thick load bearing composites. This project was developed with the desire to study these structures in a manner that would lead to advances in applications and greater understanding of the mechanics involved. Specifically, the response of a thick composite panel fabricated from a woven carbon fiber reinforced polymer epoxy in a clamped bolted joint configuration and the strength of the composite-bolt interface for an applied bending load are evaluated. This study adds to the body of knowledge regarding this configuration, develops an FEA model that will allow study of similar configurations for evaluation without the extensive need for prototype development and correlates the analytical results to experimental data.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Composite materials--Testing--Mathematical models; Bolted joints--Reliability--Testing; Fibrous composites--Testing; Composite materials--Mechanical properties--Testing

Publication Date

6-1-2000

Document Type

Thesis

Department, Program, or Center

Mechanical Engineering (KGCOE)

Advisor

Kochersberger, Kevin

Advisor/Committee Member

Ghoneim, Hany

Advisor/Committee Member

Strait, Larry

Comments

Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: TA418.9.C6 D73 2000

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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