1. Compression behavior of ultra-high modulus carbon/epoxy composites and fracture energy characterization of intermediate modulus carbon/epoxy composites Open Access Author: Glath, Michael Charles Title: Compression behavior of ultra-high modulus carbon/epoxy composites and fracture energy characterization of intermediate modulus carbon/epoxy composites Graduate Program: Engineering Mechanics Keywords: ASTM D6641SACMA SRM 1R-94ASTM D5528end-notched flexureANOVAfinite element analysisdamagefracture energy File: Download Glath_Michael_Thesis_ESM_2014.pdf Committee Members: Kevin L Koudela, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorCharles E Bakis, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
2. Manufacturing and characterization of adaptive structures with fluidic flexible matrix composite tubes Open Access Author: Vashisth, Aniruddh Title: Manufacturing and characterization of adaptive structures with fluidic flexible matrix composite tubes Graduate Program: Engineering Science and Mechanics Keywords: FMCF2MCadaptivestructuretubesmorphingsteerable stiffnesspolyurethanebilayermultilayer File: Download MS_thesis__Aniruddh_Vashisth_Final_draft.pdf Committee Members: Charles E Bakis, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorChristopher Rahn, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorFrancesco Costanzo, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor