Sessions 1-21

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

Session #1:
Corrosion

• FRP Corrosion Resistance: The Role of the Glass Fiber Type
• Drago Santrach, Rick Matzeg
• Influence of Catalyst and Reaction Exotherm of the Cure of Unsaturated Polyester and Vinyl Ester Laminates
• T. H. Grentzer, D. A. Rust, S. K. Lo, C. J. Spencer, G. W. Hackworth
• Corrosion Resistant Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Equipment for the Pulp & Paper Industry
• Terry W. Cowley
• The Use of FRP in Flue Gas Desulfurization Processes
• Jeffrey Selley, John Kamody
• The Effect of Matrix Resins on the Mechanical Properties of Fiberglass Reinforced Pipes for Oil & Gas Production
• Kunitoshi Taniguchi, Masato Ohira, Minori Ishii

Session #2:
Fillers & Additives I

• Improved Rheological and Suspension Characteristics of Epoxy-Amine Systems with Hydrophobic Fumed Silicas
• Maria R. Nargiello, Jeanne Hagan
• Interphase Compatibilization of Composites with Immiscible Blends as Matrix: Glass Bead Filled Nylon 6/ Polypropylene Blend Composite
• Hatsuo Ishida, Natalia Scherbakoff
• The Characterization of EMI Shielding ABS Composites
• D. K. Chen, Chin-Chi M. Ma, Andrew T. Hu
• Stable, Water-Borne Silane Coupling Agents
• B. Arkles, J. R. Steinmetz, J. Zazyczny, M. Zolotnitsky
• Acute & Chronic Health Effects of Fibrous Glass
• W. B. Bunn, G. R. Chase, T. H. Hesterberg, R. A. Versen

Session #3:
Marketing

• Market Diversification for Advanced Composites: A Defense Establishment Looks for Industrial Products
• Joseph S. McDermott
• Product Fitness for Use
• C. D. McKinney, J. W. Yates
• Technology Transfer - A Marketing Case History in Real Time
• K. Forsdyke, A. Mekjian, A. H. Horner
• Understanding Composite Costs: Comparison of Five Fabrication Techniques
• Michael J. Martin

Session #4:
Pultrusion I

• Modeling of a Thermoplastic Pultrusion Process
• B. Tomas Astrom, R. Byron Pipes
• The Pulse of Pultrusion: Pull Force Trending for Quality and Productivity Management
• Joseph E. Sumerak, Jeffrey D. Martin
• An Experimental Study of Compaction and Internal Die Pressure Forces Generated by Reinforcing Materials During Pultrusion
• Young Roak Kim, Stephen P. McCarthy, Jerome P. Fanucci, Stephen C. Nolet
• Analysis of Processing Parameters for Pultruding a Highly Reactive Novolac Epoxy-Based Vinyl Ester Resin
• P. C. Bryan, M. Pollard
• Mechanical Property Relationships of Pultruded Fiber Glass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Unidirectional Composites
• M. W. Klett, E. A. Martine

Session #5:
Processing Innovations

• A New Automated Compression Molding Process by Extruding TMC
• Yoshihiro Fukuda, Masami Ogawa, Tsutomu Nagaoka, Tsutomu Nishida
• The Production Process of Large Unitized Bathrooms by the Twin SMC Molding System
• Saburo Karino, Takashi Okuyama, Satoshi Endo
• Mold Flow, Surface Properties and Morphology in Two Step Pressure Molding Process for Class A SMC
• Koichi Akiyama, Takashi Shibata, Yuuzou Hayakawa, Kenichi Nishino
• SMC Porosity and the Effect of Compound Rheology, Molding and Part Design Factors
• T. Tomiyama, I. Mihata, H. Yamada, S. Walsh
• Application of Gamma Backscatter Technology and Computers to the SMC Manufacturing Process Provides a New Generation of Quality
• W. John Gaul

Session #6:
Research & Development

• Development of a Dilatometer and Its Application to Low Shrink Unsaturated Polyester Resins
• Mark Kinkelaar, L. James Lee
• Advances in Fiber Preforming for Structural Enhancement
• Siegfried W. Horn, Rudi Boeckeler, Kenneth A. Seroogy
• Engineering Analysis for Multi-Process, Multi- Material Systems
• Christopher L. Clark, Corrine K. Bals, Paula M. Ficyk
• Craze-Cracking in Coated Panels Due to Thermal Cycling
• J. Albert Rolston
• Microstresses in Intraply Hybrid Composites
• Christos C. Chamis

Session #7:
Fillers and Additives II

• The Use of Packing Fraction Testing to Determine Optimum Couplant Concentration, Filler and Fiber Interactions and Other Useful Things
• Thomas H. Ferrigno
• Controlled, Predictable Thickening Using Magnesium Hydroxide in Sheet Molding Compounds
• J. T. Fraval, J. L. Levesque, M. A. Hastbacka
• New Low-Profile Additives for Better Phase Separation Control
• Laurent Suspene, Yeong-Show Yang
• A New Processing Aid for Sheet and Bulk Molding Compound Allows Faster Production, Higher Mineral Loadings and Superior Final Part Quality
• Gerard Reestman, Johnanes Buescher, Erwin Linnert, Donald E. Cope
• Alumina Trihydrate in Polyester Resin - Viscosity Reduction via Particle Size Blends and Surface Modification
• Donald W. Green, Anthony J. Dallavia, Jr.
• New Fillers for Low Profile Polyester DMC/BMC
• D. G. Jeffs

Session #8:
Marine

• Gel Coat Selection
• Larry Chirpich
• Marine Grade Polyester Resins for Boat Building in the 1990's
• L. S. Norwood, E. C. Holton
• A Team Approach to Composite Design for Custom Yachts
• Walter G. Hahn
• Amoco PROCYON-Utilizing Composites Technology to Meet the Needs of an Industry
• Steve Wittrig, Sanford Schulert, Olaf Harken
• Properties of Core Materials in Marine Laminates
• John C. Jakubowski, Scott M. Lewit
• Production, Research and Development in GRP Materials
• S. Martinsen, C. Madsen

Session #9:
Reinforcements for Thermoplastics

• Fiber Length Degradation of Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene During Injection Molding
• B. Sanschagrin, P. Ehrhardt, B. Fisa
• Flexural Creep of Chemically Coupled Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene
• Harutum G. Karian
• Weldlines in Fiber Reinforced Materials: A Review
• B. Fisa, B. Sanschagrin, R. Gauvin
• Stress and Strain Limits of Glass Fiber Reinforced PBTP and SAN
• Th. Zysk, W. Janzen, G. W. Ehrenstein
• A Study of Long Glass Fiber Orientation in Reinforced Injection Molded Parts
• B. Sanschagrin, M. Thiery, B. Fisa
• Processing and Properties of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Prepreg (I)
• Chen-Chi M. Ma, Ching-Lung Chiang

Session #10:
Testing and Materials

• Material Design for Polyester-Based Composites
• Yeong-Show Yang, Laurent Suspene
• How to Measure Thickening and Correlate It with Mouldability. A Chemio-Rheological Investigation of the Thickening Reaction
• Paul Wilkinson, Arno Montorfano, Elmar Pfletschinger
• Anisotropic Flow of Sheet Molding Compounds (SMC) in Molds with Plate-Rib Type Geometry
• Junil Kim, Jing-Yi Xu, L. James Lee, Taylan Altan
• A New Dielectric Instrument for Statistical Process Control of RIM, SMC, and RTM Processes
• David R. Day, Huan L. Lee, David D. Shepard, Norman F. Shepard
• A Local Stress Analysis Approach for Predicting the Fatigue Life of a Structural Composite
• Mohamad El-Zein, Henry Berns
• The Use of Dielectric and Compression Test Methods to Detect Changes in Formulation
• Michael A. Rosich, Paula Allen

Session #11:
Advanced Thermoplastics I

• Applications for Thermoplastic Composites in Non-Automotive Markets
• Gayle Tomkinson-Walles
• Robotic Thermoplastic Composite Placement
• G. M. Wells, K. V. Steiner
• Multimaterial/Multiprocess Technology for Large Structural Parts
• Blair V. Souder
• Hygrothermal Effect on the PEEK/C.F. and PPS/C.F. under Impact Loading
• Chen-Chi M. Ma, Yao-Hsing Huang, Min-Jong Chang, Chin-Long Ong, Ming-Fa Sheu

Session #12:
Construction

• A New Class of Resins for Superior Thermal Shock Resistance in Composite Sinks
• K. Raju, C. Leming, G. Owen
• Finite Element Analysis of Composite Sinks Undergoing Thermal Cycling
• S. Motomiya, T. Yamagishi, M. Ikezoe, S. Walsh, D. Walsh
• Recycling Plastics in Polymer Concrete and Polymer Mortar for Construction Applications
• Karim S. Rebeiz, Sungchul Yang, David W. Fowler, Donald R. Paul
• Application of FRP Grid Reinforcement for Concrete and Soil
• Koshiro Hayashi, Kenichi Sekine, Kenzo Sekijima, Teruyuki Nakatsuji
• Computerized Exotherm Reaction Tester
• Burr L. Leach, Brian R. Kentala

Session #13:
Pultrusion II

• Short-Term and Long-term Behavior of Two Types of Reinforced Plastic Beams
• Saeed Daniali
• Pultruded Composite Automobile Rail Transport System
• W. Brandt Goldsworthy
• A Case Study of Pultrusion Speed Optimization of a Non-Uniform Wall Thickness Profile Using Process Exotherm Measurements
• Joseph E. Sumerak, Kamran Taymourian
• Impact of Pultrusion Pull Speed on Temperature and Degree of Cure Profiles within a Composite Material
• R. Gorthala, J. A. Roux, J. G. Vaughan
• Loading Rate Effect as Function of the Span-to-Depth Ratio in Three-Point Bend Testing of Unidirectional Pultruded Composites
• R. Boukhili, P. Hubert, R. Gauvin

Session #14:
Reinforcements

• New Single Fiber Test Methods
• J. E. Moalli, F. J. McGarry
• Contemporary Methods for the Measurement of Fiber-Matrix Interfacial Shear Strength
• P. Herrera-Franco, M. Madhukar, L. T. Drzal
• The Application of Weibull Regression Techniques to Composite Leaf Springs
• Jemei Chang
• Carbon Fiber Fracture in Composites Self-Stressed by Water Uptake
• Z. R. Xu, K. H. G. Ashbee
• Second Generation Mat Preformers
• J. R. Riley, B. Petit, B. C. Mazzoni
• Fiber Directed Preform Reinforcement: Factors That May Influence Mechanical Properties in Liquid Composite Molding
• P. L. Schell, J. M. DiMario

Session #15:
Resins in Composites I

• On Characterization and Modeling Effective Flow Properties of Fibers Suspended in a Resin System
• Suresh G. Advani
• Low VOC FR Resins Meet SCAQMD Rule 1162 Requirements
• Reynaldo de la Rosa, Alan Thomas
• Light Stable Vinyl Ester Resins Designed for UV Resistant Gel Coats
• Glenn D. Wigington
• Phenolic Resins Enhance Public Safety by Reducing Smoke, Fire and Toxicity in RP
• T. H. Dailey, Jr., J. Shuff

Session #16:
New Materials for Automotive Applications

• Application of Low Density/High Strength SMC to Automotive Parts
• Kuniyoshi Matuyama, Nobusato Aoyama, Kouji Hattori
• Avances in Thermoset Injection Molding
• K. E. Atkins, R. L. Seats, G. C. Rex
• Injection Molding of BMC Automotive Parts: Higher Performance Through a Total System Approach
• Karin Demez
• Vertical Body Panels: Class A Surface from Flexible Sheet Molding Compound
• K. E. Atkins, G. C. Rex, C. G. Reid, R. L. Seats, R. C. Gandy
• Low Modulus SMC for Automotive Body Panels
• Probir K. Guha, Stephen J. Woolley
• The Use of Newly Developed Structural Adhesives to Improve Plant Processing of Bonded Automotive SMC Components
• Brian J. Dean, Mark A. Scheel

Session #17:
Advanced Thermoplastics II

• Applications for Thermoplastic Composites in Automotive Markets
• Glenn Sandgren
• Methods for Manufacturing Low Cost Thermoplastic Pultrusions
• Cynthia L. T. Lambing, Lee A. Carvell, Laurel A. Wade
• Molding Parameters of Compression Molded Thermoplastic Composites
• Harold F. Giles, Donald L. Reinhard
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing of Formed Thermoplastic Composite Components
• A. J. Smiley, R. B Pipes
• Prototype Tooling for Compression Molding Thermoplastic Composites
• Daniel P. Partridge

Session #18
Recycling

• Recycling SMC
• Ralph B. Jutte, W. David Graham
• Recycling of Molded SMC and BMC Materials
• Kurt Butler
• Engineering High Performance Thermoset Resins from Polyethylene Terephthalate Thermoplastics
• Anthony J. DeMaio
• Pyrolysis as a Means of Recycling Thermoset Composites
• SMC Automotive Alliance
• Recovery of Fiberglass Reinforcement and Additive Materials from Scrap Circuit Board Laminates
• David G. Hanson, Jr.

Session #19
Resins in Composites II

• Expansion of High Temperature Applications for SMC Composites with the Development of a New High Crosslink SMC Vinyl Ester Resin
• David J. Herzog, Matthew C. Kastl, Jeffrey A. Petersen
• New Tough, High Heat Distortion Resin for SMC/BMC Applications
• Paul B. Burrell, Matthew C. Kastl, Jeffrey A. Petersen
• Resin Tuning via Taguchi Optimization Yields Improved Vinyl Ester for Structural Automotive Uses
• Probir K. Guha, Ajay M. Kharod
• Resin Selection and Its Influence on the Fifteen Year Behavior of SMC Parts Immersed in Water
• Etsuji Iwami, Tsutomu Toyoda, Masatsugu Sekiguchi, Kanemasa Nomaguchi

Session #20
RTM

• RTM - Fast Resin System for Class A Surface
• D. Wiseman, M. Togo, T. Saitoh, K. Kagaya
• Resin Transfer Molding of Automotive Body Panels
• L. Fong, R. J. Lin, W. B. Young, K. Han, L. J. Lee, M. J. Liou, J. M. Castro, Y. M. Lee
• Fast Production of RTM Tools with Mass Cast Methacrylate System
• Sharon Alwart
• RTM: Filling Simulation of Complex Three-Dimensional Shell-Like Structures
• M. V. Bruschke, S. G. Advani
• Fiber Mat Deformation During Mold Filling in Structural RTM
• K. Han, L. Trevino, W. B. Young, L. J. Lee, M. J. Liou

Session #21
New Materials and Applications

• Low Profile BMC for Making Transparent Simulated Stone Composites
• Yutaka Hoshino, Koji Kataoka, Yasumasa Asanaka, Hiroshi Takeuchi
• Compression Molding of GMT: Effects Due to Ribs and Parameters Settings on Final Performance
• G. Molina, S. Lepore, F. S. Rossi, R. Serra
• Phenolic Moulding Compounds
• A. Martinet, C. Wrotecki
• Structural Repair of Composites
• Kimberly J. Suchar
• Case History - Sheet Molding Compound Composite Pairings for External In-Flight Hardware on the Apache AH-64
• Timothy D. Simko, Benjamin W. Mikell