Sessions 1-20

The papers are downloadable by session only. If you have a single paper you would like, please contact Lauren McCaughey.

Session #1:
Automotive Developments

• Factors Affecting the Surface Smoothness of Automotive Body Panel SMC
• E.L. Wilson & A. B. Isham
• Factors Affecting Rib Readout in Sheet Molding Compound Panels
• Hamid G. Kia
• External Body Panel in KMC Injection-Compression Molding
• F. Chiesi, L. Vaschetto
• Development of Automotive SMC Using a Novel Low-Profile System Giving Low Porosity and Superior Surface
• Tomomasa Mitani, Hidehiko Shiraishi, Hirokazu Yamada, Sean P. Walsh
• Vinyl Ester Resin SMC for Demanding Under-the-Hood Automotive Applications
• Marie Winkler

Session #2:
Corrosion

• Failure Analysis and Alternative Design of Underground RP Structures
• Beckry Abdel-Magid
• Measurement of Degree of Ambient Cure for Unsaturated Polyester and Vinyl Ester Resins
• T. H. Grentzer, K. E. Kitchen, S. K. Lo, C. J. Spencer, D. A. Rust
• Novel Precipitated Silica Thixotrope for Enhanced Thixotropic Properties of Vinyl Ester Resins
• J. William Maisel
• Designing for Low Smoke Class 1 Fire Rating Air Handling Systems
• William H. Julius
• Mechanical Behavior of Composite Tubes after Exposure to Corrosive Environments
• N. Dudley, S. V. Hoa
• Designing Vinyl Ester Resins to Reduce Styrene Emissions
• Mary N. White, Terry W. Cowley

Session #3:
Pultrusion I

• RIM-Pultrusion of Rubber-Toughened Nylon-6 Composites
• Xin Ning, Hatsuo Ishida
• Measurement of the Pressure Distribution Inside a Pultrusion Die
• Stephen C. Nolet, Jerome Paul Fanucci
• Isopolyester Pultrusion Resin Study
• B. R. Bogner

Session #4:
Marketing

• Overcoming Hidden Barriers to New Product Development and Commercialization
• Martin R. Strasmore
• An Assessment of the Composites Markets for the 1990's
• Joseph S. McDermott
• Developments, Trends and Opportunities for Composite Plastics Businesses in the 1990's
• G. Sterling
• Reinforced Plastic Refrigerated Railcars in Europe: 25 Years of Experience
• Piero Cresti
• A Composites Manufacturer's Environmental Audit
• Karen Corson-Weiss
• SMC - 25 Years of Progress
• Michael Kallaur

Session #5:
Tooling

• High Heat Distortion Vinyl Ester Resins in FRP Tooling and Mold Manufacturing Applications
• David J. Herzog, Paul P. Burrell, R. Terrance McCabe
• Soft Tooling for RTM and LPM Processes
• Bryan Jacobson-Reighter
• Aluminum Bronze - An Alternative Tooling Material for Composites
• D. T. Peters, A. L. Bastone, J. O. Clark
• Applications of Flow Simulation in SMC Compression Molding, Resin Transfer Molding and Structural Reaction Injection Molding
• J. M. Castro, D. Millward, E. J. Straus

Session #6:
Material and Equipment Technology

• High Technology SMC
• Irvin J. Leichtle
• Impact of Physical Constraints and Proprietary Processes on Automation of SMC Presses
• James Canner
• Formulation of SMC with Enhanced Performance Using Styrenic Block Copolymers
• J. P. Kirkpatrick, W. H. Gonzales, M. J. Grogan
• SMC Rovings for Structural Applications
• Joseph F. Yu, David E. Dana, Steven J. Morris
• A Study of Low Profile Additives on the Surface Morphology of Vinyl Ester SMC
• Chin-I. Lin, Clint C. Liang, Ing-Ren Chen

Session #7:
Pultrusion II

• Non-MDA Epoxy Resin Systems for Pultrusion
• W. V. Breitigam, W. P. Ubrich
• RIM-Pultrusion of Epoxy Composites
• Hatsuo Ishida, Mark E. Smith
• Analysis and Optimization of Heater Placement in a Pultrusion Die
• Gibson L. Batch
• The Pultrusion Industry Council-The Marketing Force for Structural Composites
• Terry S. McQuarrie

Session #8:
Marine

• The Effect of Gel Coat Extenders on the Performance of Polyester Laminates
• Frank J. Washabaugh
• Aging of E Glass Polyester Laminates and Degradation of Mechanical Properties in Sea Water
• Alain Lagrange, Regis Jacquemet
• Glass Sizing: A Major Factor in Osmotic Blister Formation and Degradation in Marine Laminates
• Larry M. Watts
• Experimental Design to Study Factors Affecting Mechanical Properties of Laminating Resins
• Deborah A. Kosmack, Thomas W. Smeal
• Stiffness Reduction of Marine Laminates Due to Cyclic Flexing
• John C. Jakubowski, Ronnal P. Reichard

Session #9:
Preform /RTM/SRIM

• Multilayer Compaction and Flow in Composites Processing
• Gibson L. Batch, Sean Cumiskey
• Preforming for Liquid Composite Molding
• P. L. Schell, J. F. Dockum, Jr., E. P. Carley
• High Volume, Highly Automated Preform Process for RTM and SCIM
• Siegfried W. Horn, Daniel T. Buckley, Kenneth A. Seroogy
• Simulation and Experimental Verification of Mold Filling in Resin Transfer Molding and Structural RIM
• W. B. Young, K. Rupel, K. Han, L. J. Lee, M. J. Liou
• Permeability and Compressibility Measurement of Fiber Mats in Resin Transfer Molding and Structural RIM
• L. Trevino, L. James Lee, K. Rupel, M J. Liou
• Analysis of Composites Molding with Woven and Non Woven Reinforcements
• R. Gauvin, M. Chibani

Session #10:
Interface/Adhesives

• Interfacial Adhesion Between Glass Fiber Fabric and Epoxy Matrix Characterized by Dynamic Mechanical Spectroscopy
• Yoshiharu Suzuki, Motoharu Murakoshi, Jun-ichi Saitoh
• A Study of Adhesion Improvement Between SMC Molding Surface and Paint Film
• Kouji Arakawa, Etsuji Iwami, Kanemasa Nomaguchi, Noriaki Sairenji
• Innovative New Composite Truck Hood Using State of the Art Adhesive Material and Processing Technology
• Kenneth M. Schmell, Gregory M. MacIver
• Recent Advances in the Analysis of Adhesive Bonded Joints for Automotive Applications
• Raja Mohan
• Improved Control of an SMC Film Former Using Statistical Methods
• W. D. Graham, A. L. Maurer, R. W. Buckley, J. R. Moody
• Sensitivity of the Asymmetric Siloxane Region in the Infrared to Silane Structure
• H. Ishida, J. Gorecki

Session #11:
Process Modelling and Simulation

• Prediction of Shrinkage and Warpage in SMC Parts
• T. A. Osswald, J. R. Matyssek, O. Specker
• Experimental Study of SMC Rhealogy Using Compression Techniques
• Paula Allen, Jon Collister, J. D. Yeh, E. A.
• Simulation of Compression Molding and Part Performance - An Integrated CAE-Approach
• Walter Michaeli, Olaf Specker, Tim Andreas Osswald
• Prediction Models for the Optimization of the Quality of Injected Molded DMC Parts
• S. A. Balestrini, I. S. Lepore, G. F. Martino Marciante, M. H. P. Montagne
• Interactions of Reaction, Rheological Changes, Microstructure Formation and Volume Change in the Cure of Low Profile Unsaturated Polyester Resins
• M. Kinkelaar, C. P. Hsu, L. James Lee
• A Novel Explanation of the Low-Profile Mechanism for Unsaturated Polyester Resins Using Phase Diagrams
• L. Suspene, D. Fourquier, Y. S. Yang

Session #12:
Construction

• Testing the Thermal-Shock Resistance of Cultured Marble and Onyx Composites
• K. Raju, C. Leming, G. Owen
• Polymer Concrete Curved Beams
• William Kreysler, G. Juri Komendant
• Development of a Polymer Concrete Railroad Tie
• Gurusamy M. Chettiar, David W. Fowler, Dan L. Wheat
• A Modified Vinyl Ester Resin for Rehabilitation of Chemical Effluent Pipelines by the Insituform Process
• R. D. Lake, J. J. McBride

Session #13:
Phenolic Composites for Low Flame and Smoke Applications

• RP Composites and Fire
• Trevor F. Starr
• Phenolic Reinforced Plastics in America-A Status Update
• T. H. Dailey, Jr., Harold D. Lyons, Sr.
• Phenolic GRP for Underground Safety
• K. L. Forsdyke
• Phenolic Compounds Especially for SMC with Controlled B-Stage
• I. T. Fucik
• The Development of Phenolic Compatible Glass Reinforcements for the Growing Indian Market
• S. Sundaram

Session #14:
RTM/SRIM

• Designing, Engineering and Producing Fiberglass Seats for the 1990's via the RTM Process
• Paul R. Guevin, Jr., Peter W. Vaccarella
• Automating RTM: Closing the Loop
• A. R. Harper
• SRIM Turnkey Production Systems
• A. Cossolo, B. Mazzoni
• Novel Resin System for High-Speed RTM
• T. Saitou, T. Kayano, K. Kagaya

Session #15:
Aircraft/Aerospace Thermoplastics

• Glass Fiber Developments for Long Fiber Thermoplastics
• R. A. Schweizer
• Pultrusion Fabrication of Graphite Reinforced Thermoplastic Prepreg
• Maywood L. Wilson, John D. Buckley, Gary S. Johnson, George E. Dickerson
• A New Nondestructive Method to Detect Fiber Damage in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
• R. Prabhakaran
• Adhesive Bonding of Polyphenylene Sulfide Advanced Thermoplastic Composites
• B. R. Bonazza
• Structural Tailoring of Select Fiber Composite Structures
• Christos C. Chamis
• Automated Production Systems for Composite Aircraft Components
• Donna Dawson

Session #16:
SMC/BMC IV: Quality Optimization

• D Sight as a Surface Quality Process Control System: An Update of Implementation Experience
• W. J. Pastorius
• SMC-Quality Assurance Concept for the Automotive Industry
• Heinz Derek
• Statistical Design Methods in SMC Compression Molding: Quality/Process Parameter Correlations
• S. A. Balestrini, I. S. Lepore, M. Revellino, M. H. P. Montagne
• LORIA' Surface Analyzer - A Useful SMC Development Tool
• Mark A. Grove
• Composite Wheels-Steps to Commercial Reality
• James A. Woelfel, Edwin R. Spencer

Session #17:
Fillers & Additives

• A New Organic Peroxide Catalyst for Curing Vinyl Ester Resins
• Bryce A. Milleville, Wim Bladergroen
• Improved Rheological Characteristics of Vinyl Ester Resins with Hydrophobic Fumed Silicas
• Maria R. Nargiello, John G. Rolando
• A New Low Smoke Intumescent Flame Retardant for Thermoset Composites
• Enrico J. Termine, Kevin G. Taylor
• Development of Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Casting Resin
• Cao Minh Thai, Akira Yoshizumi, Hisayuki Hirai, Tsuguo Sakamoto, Mitsuhiko Koyama, Nobuo Masaki
• Processing Discontinuous Ceramic Fibers in Plastic Composites
• John W. Robinson, Kevin D. Packard, Margery J. Wirtner
• Comparison of the Relative Effects of Surface Treatments and Resin Modifications on the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Mica/Polypropylene Composites
• Levy A. Canova

Session #18
Reinforced Thermoplastics

• The Effect of Pin Shape on Spreading Roving Filaments for a Thermoplastic Pultrusion Process
• J. M. Charrier, P. J. Bates, D. Guillon, G. Zanella
• High Strength PBT Molding Compositions
• J. C. Watkins, J. W. Kasunic
• Processing of Long Glass Thermoplastic Composites
• J. Rosenthal, L. J. Pitzner, M. J. Voelker
• The Application of the Cocoon-Shaped Glass Fiber to Thermoplastics
• Kouzo Shioura, Shuichi Yamazaki, Ryuji Yoshiyama
• Compression Moulding Behavior and Performance of Glass Reinforced Thermoplastics
• Santo Lepore, Giuseppe Molina, Filippo S. Rossi, Rosanna Serra
• Fiber Glass Reinforced Acetals
• Tamiya Sekiya, Gary A. Pollman

Session #19
Research & Development/ Design

• Residual Stress and Deformation in Thick Laminate Composites Undergoing Chemical Hardening and Shrinkage
• Travis A. Bogetti, John W. Gillespie, Jr.
• Fatigue Behavior of RP Described by Hysteresis Measurements
• F. Orth, Th. Zysk, W. Janzen, G. W. Ehrenstein
• New Intermediates for Performance Polyesters: 2-Methyl-1, 3-Propanediol
• S. H. Harris
• Prediction of Process-Induced Thermal Residual Stresses in Injection Molded Composites
• R. F. Eduljee, J. W. Gillespie, Jr., R. L. McCullough

Session #20
Aircraft/Aerospace Design

• Tensile Behavior of FRP Mechanically Fastened Joint with Braiding Structure
• Alsushi Yokoyama, Zenichiro Maekawa, Hiroyuki Hamada, Akihiro Fujita
• Processing and Performance of Resistance Welded Thermoplastic Composites
• Laurent Bastien, Roderic C. Don, John W. Gillespie, Jr.
• Investigation of Shear-Buckling in Diaphragm Forming of Continuous Fiber Thermoplastic Composites
• C. M. O'Bradaigh, R. B. Pipes, B. A. Regan, P. J. Mallon
• Thermal Response of Laminated Composite Cylindrical Shells
• Sheau-Fan Ma, Marion W. Wilcox
• In-Process Closed-Loop Control of Thermoplastic Composites Manufacturing
• T. H. Tsiang
• Probabilistic Simulation of Uncertainties in Composite Uniaxial Strengths
• C. C. Chamis, T. A. Stock