Experimental Mechanics @ Michigan State University

 

 

Research Applications: Composites

 

Composites present particular problems in experimental mechanics due their inhomogenitty and anisotropic properties.  The research group has made some exploratory studies in this area and these references are listed below:

 

ZHAO, F., HAYES, S.A., PATTERSON, E.A., YOUNG, R.J., JONES, F.R., 2003, ‘Measurement of micro stress fields in epoxy matrix around a fibre using phase-stepping automated photoelasticity’, Composites Science & Technology, 63:1783-1787.

 

ZHAO, F.M., MARTIN, R.D.S., HAYES, S.A., PATTERSON, E.A., YOUNG, R.J., JONES, F.R., 2005, ‘Photoelastic analysis of matrix stresses around a high modulus sapphire fibre by means of phase-stepping automated polariscope’, Composites Part A: Appl. Sci. & Manu., 36(2):229-244.

 

PITARRESI, G., FOUND, M.S., PATTERSON, E.A., 2005, ‘An investigation of the influence of macroscopic heterogeneity on the thermoelastic response of fibre reinforced plastics’, Composites Sci. & Tech., 65(2):269-280.

 

 

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