Sessions 1-18

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Session #1:
Fundamental Studies I

• Factors Affecting Surface Smoothness and the Role of Unsaturated Polyester Resin and Glass Fiber
• Kouji Arakawa, Etsuji Iwami, Keiji Kimura, Kanemasa Nomaguchi
• Investigation of the Fundamental Causes of Pinholes in SMC Moldings
• Hirokazu Yamada, Ichiro Mihata, Takashi Tomiyama, Sean P. Walsh
• Improvement of Surface Quality Through the Optimization of Processing Conditions in SMC Molding
• Nicholas A. Dziewatkoski, Jingyi Y. Xu, L. James Lee
• A Study of Low-Profile Mechanism of Unsaturated Polyester Compounds
• Masaaki Yasuda, Hiroyuki Kawakami, Shoichi Sasaki, Norihiko Shibata
• Structure and Thermo-Elastic Properties of SMC
• J. Kabelka, G. W. Ehrenstein
• Advances in SMC/BMC Compounding: New Low Profile Additives for High Filler Compositions
• K. E. Atkins, C. G. Reid, R. L. Seats, R. C. Gandy, G. C. Rex

Session #2:
Pultrusion I

• Comparison of Processing Parameters for Pultruded Graphite/Epoxy and Figerglass/Eposy: A Heat Transfer and Curing Model
• R. Gorthala, J. A. Roux, J. G. Vaughan, R. P. Donti
• Design and Performance of Connections for Pultruded Frame Structures
• Lawrence C. Bank, Ayman S. Mosallam, Greg T. McCoy
• Experimental Studies of Pultruded Fiber Reinforced Nylon-6 Composites
• Bong Gyoo Cho, Stephen P. McCarthy, Jerome P. Fanucci, Stephen C. Nolet
• An Introduction to Taguchi Techniques Applied to Pultrusion Resins and Processing
• Clinton B. Smith, Jane Taylor

Session #3:
Corrosion

• FRP Solutions in Waste Handling
• Dan Barney, Russ Johnson
• Factors Affecting Thermal Shock Cracking in RP Corrosion Barriers
• P. A. Blackburn, G. W. Hackworth, C. J. Spencer, R. Mohan, D. A. Rust
• The Design and Testing Requirements for Fiberglass Campers
• Robert van Becelaere
• The Use of FRP with Alcohol Containing Fuels
• John F. Kamody, Annemarie Damiani, Richard J. Stadelman
• Statistical Design of Composite Structures Applied to Fiberglass Underground Storage Tanks
• John M. Clark
• Evaluation of Thixotropic Vinyl Ester Resins According to ASTM C-581 for Use in Corrosive Environments
• David J. Herzog, Reynaldo E. de la Rosa

Session #4:
Recycling

• Waste Minimization, Recycling and Reuse of Pultruded Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics
• Kathy Barley
• Thermoplastic Structural RIM: Conventionally Recyclable SRIM Composites
• James A. Reitz
• New Concepts for Recovery of Thermosets
• G. Tesoro, H. Chum, A. Power
• Environmental Legislative Update
• Thomas R. Donnelly, III

Session #5:
Marketing

• Design and Qualification of an 'All-Composite' Natural Gas Vehicle Fuel Cylinder
• Dale B. Tiller, Norman L. Newhouse, Ronald B. Veys
• Class A Substrate Finish of Pultruded Components: Market Relevancy, Past, Present, and Future
• Michelle Clapper
• Commercial Graphite Acoustic Guitars
• Dr. John A. Decker, Jr.
• Stretched Polymer Core Offers Unique Advantages
• Edwin Phelps, Dr. Andrew Bobkowicz
• Malcolm Baldridge Award: An Approach for Self-Assessment in the Composite Industry
• John J. Punis, John J. Donnelley, Sr., John K. Campbell

Session #6:
No Formal Papers Submitted

Session #7:
Materials Advances

• A Versatile New Resin System for Class A Body Panels
• Ronald A. Andrekanic, Stanley Sobotkowski, Robert M. Stickel
• Advanced Injection Molding - Part III: High Strength/Class A Rigid and Flexible Composites
• K. E. Atkins, R. L. Seats, C. G. Reid, R. C. Gandy, G. C. Rex
• Improved Liquid Composite Technology for Transportation Applications
• Dave Tallbacka
• A Unique LPA for Class A Surface and Pigmentable Performance
• K. E. Atkins, G. C. Rex, C. G. Reid, R. C. Gandy, R. L. Seats
• Tough, Class A Automotive Resin Systems
• Joseph Michaels
• Pigmentable SMC/BMC Resin with Compatible, Non-Separating Low Profile System
• Matthew C. Kastl, Jeffrey A. Petersen

Session #8:
Fillers and Additives

• Effect of Calcium Carbonate Filler Type on BMC Composite Properties
• Trevor G. Lamond
• The Issue of Heavy Metal Colorant Alternatives
• Selby Brannon
• Ceramic Coated Rigid Rod Polymer Fibers
• J. E. Moalli, F. J. McGarry
• The Use of Packing Fraction Testing to Determinie Optimum Couplant Concentration and Its Application to the Treatment of Fillers and Fibers
• Thomas H. Ferrigno
• Permeability Measurement and Its Applications in Liquid Composite Molding
• Cheng-Hsien Wu, T. James Wang, L. James Lee
• Variation of Mats Surface Density and Its Effect on Permeability Evaluation for RTM Modelling
• Raymond Gauvin, Abdelmalek Kerachni, Bohuslav Fisa

Session #9:
Preforms

• Properties and Applications of a New Binderless Conformable Chopped Mat Product with Wet Strength
• John V. Busch, Martin S. Grimnes
• Fabric Forming for Structural Reaction Injection Molding: Real Life Applications
• Dave Arndt
• Analysis of Fiber Mat Preforming
• L. H. Fong, L. J. Lee, M. J. Liou
• Thermoformable Preform Process Optimization
• James H. Barron, James Entringer
• Improvements and Further Developments in Fiberglass Mat Preforming
• Christer Lidgard

Session #10:
Pultrusion II

• Response of Structural Systems Made of Pultruded Fiber Reinforced Plastics
• Hota V. S. GangaRao, Rodney Ritchey
• Developments in Equipment and Improved Processing Technology Enhance the Pultrusion Process's Competitive Advantage
• Jeffrey Martin
• In-situ Integration of Thermoplastic Extrusion into the Thermoset Pultrusion Process
• David T. Balazek, Thomas J. Griffiths

Session #11:
Marine

• Improved Tough Low Profile Laminating Resin
• Mark G. Callicutt, Wolfgang C. Forster
• Finite Element Structural Analysis on Planing Boats Due to Wave Impact
• Jorge Nasseh, Marcio Sandri
• The Effect of Core Bedding on Hydrodynamic Shock Performance of FRP Sandwich Panels
• Ronnal P. Reichard
• Case History - Compression Molded Vinyl-Ester Based SMC in Fish Management Applications Improve Performance and Cost
• Timothy D. Simko, Russel J. Barnes
• A Diffusional Interphase in Layered Polyester Structures
• Chirag B. Shah, Thomas J. Rockett

Session #12:
No Formal Papers Submitted

Session #13:
Fundamental Studies II

• Gel Prediction of Unsaturated Polyester Resins from Resin Molecular Aspect
• L. Suspene, E. Pezron, Yeong-Show Yang
• Simulation of SMC Compression Molding - Filling, Curing and Volume Changes
• Ronald R. Hill, Jr., T. James Wang, L. James Lee
• Analysis and Control of SMC Part to Part Variations
• David R. Day, Huan L. Lee
• Cure Characteristics of Sheet Molding Compound in Panels with Integrated Ribs
• Hamid G. Kia
• Computerized Exotherm Reaction Tester
• Burr L. Leach, Brian R. Kentala

Session #14:
New Developments for SMC

• Continuous Strand Mat: A New Approach to SMC
• J. F. Gulino, R. Carvalho
• Development of a One-Part Epoxy for Adhesion of SMC Compounds
• Marvin C. Hill
• New Generation In-Mold Coating - A High Performance In-Mold Topcoat for SMC Sanitaryware
• Tai M. Liang, Cheryl A. Campbell
• Defining A Standard for Surface Waviness
• Rodger L. Reynolds
• Rubber Coated Glass Strands in SMC
• L. M. Abbott, F. J. McGarry
• The Impact Behavior of Thermoplastic Sheet Composites
• D. M. Bigg

Session #15:
Construction

• Designed Granite: Solid-Surface Countertops Through Compression Molding
• H. Itoyama, Y. Ishida, Y. Hama, M. Ikezoe
• Pultruded Reinforced Plastics for Civil Engineering Structural Applications
• Andrew Green, Tanongsak Bisarnsin, Ethan A. Love
• The New Production Process of Synthetic Marble Bathtubs by the MTM Process
• Saburo Karino, Takashi Okuyama, Tetsuya Takamoto, Yushin
• Creep of a Composite Box Beam
• S. V. Hoa
• Local Buckling of FRP Structural Shapes
• Ever J. Barbero, John Tomblin, Rodney A. Ritchey

Session #16:
Resin Transfer Molding

• The Design and Control of Resin Transfer Molding Equipment
• Mac Larsen
• An Innovative and Efficient Method for Composite Mold Making
• D. H. Wiseman
• Cores for the TTM Process
• Ron Brookes
• An Evaluation of Alternative Injection Strategies in RTM
• B. R. Gebart, Peter Gudmundson, C. Y. Lundemo
• Monitoring and Simulation of Resin Transfer Molding
• M. J. Perry, J. Xu, Y. Ma, T. J. Wang, L. J. Lee, R. Lin, M. J. Liou
• Void Formation in RTM
• T. S. Lundstrom, B. R. Gebart, C. Y. Lundemo

Session #17:
Resins

• Fire Retardant Resin Alternatives: A Comparison by Cone Calorimeter
• T. H. Dailey, Jr.
• Curing Analysis of Unsaturated Polyester Resins Using Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy, Differential Scanning Colorimetry and Rheometry
• Fernando R. Tollens, Ron Hill. L. James Lee
• New Approach to Enhance the Toughness Properties of Vinyl Ester Resins
• A. R. Siebert, C. D. Guiley, D. R. Egan
• Fatigue Behavior of Microporous Reinforced Epoxy Resins by Dynamic Loading
• Krzysztof Kurek, Andrzej K. Bledzki

Session #18
Reinforcements/ Testing

• Fully Reversed Bending Fatigue of Several Composites
• Jason W. Osborn, Frederick J. McGarry
• Longitudinal Compression Strength of Glass Fiber-Reinforced Composites
• R. Y. Kim, Alan S. Crasto
• Glass Roving for High Performance FRP Leaf Spring
• C. Ito, T. Uzawa
• The Use of RIM-Pultruded Epoxy Prepreg for the Injection Molding of Long-Fiber Epoxy Composites
• Dr. Hatsuo Ishida, Dean A. Zimmerman