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Technical Resources

1999 Technical Papers

Sessions 1-25

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

Session #1:
Material Advancement for Automotive and Compression Molded Applications

  • The Changing Structural Adhesive Definition in the North American Vehicle Transportation Industry for Composite Body Closures, Framing and Specialty Component Assemblies
    • Wolfgang A. Oplesch
  • Development of New Glass Mat Structural Thermoplastic Composites
    • Enamul Haque, Walt Bassett
  • A New Low Profile Additive for Pigmentable SMC/BMC Molding
    • N. Ujikawa, M. Takamura
  • Analysis of Fiber Wetting in SMC Formation
    • Shoujie Li, L. James Lee

Session #2:
Advanced Fiber Architecture in Composites: Braiding, Textile and Preform Technology

  • Newly Developed Low Pressure SMC Molding System
    • Yasuhiro Obata, Hirohumi Izumi, Kouji Arakawa
  • Utilization of Weaving Technologies to Make Engineered Textile Preform Structures
    • Steven Clarke
  • Braided Reinforcements: Predictive Architectures That Allow for Superior Structural Properties
    • Mike Braley
  • Performance and Productivity: Designing with Multiaxials
    • Timothy A. Johnson
  • The Use of Braided Reinforcements in RTM for High Volume, Low Cost Aerospace Parts
    • Carla Caputo
  • Aircraft Composite Structures: Background, Benefits, and Usage in the New Business Jets from Raytheon Aircraft
    • Ric Abbott
  • Designing and Building with Non-Crimp Composite Reinforcements
    • Philip Steggall

Session #3:
Advancements in Corrosion-resistant Appliations and Materials

  • Case History: A High Aspect Ratio FRP Stack Replaces Failed Steel
    • Alfred L. Newberry, Roger Beman
  • Selecting Intermediate Performance Polyester Resin Systems for Corrosion-Resistant and High-Strength Applications
    • Richard Martens
  • Lower USPE Emissions by Vinyl Toluene Modifications
    • James Van Fleet, Melvin Duhon
  • High Performance Epoxy Vinyl Ester Line Meeting Current and Future Environmental Concerns
    • L. Dean Doza

Session #4:
Concrete and Masonry repair and upgrade:Composites increase the service life of Structures

  • The HITEC Evaluation Program for Composite Column Wrap Systems for Seismic Retrofit
    • David Reynaud, Vistasp M. Karbhari, Frieder Seible
  • Seismic Testing and Dynamic Analysis of Masonry Bearing and Shear Walls Retrofitted with Overlay Composite
    • Ghassan K. Al-Chaar, Husein A. Hasan
  • Pile Resotration of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Using an All-Polymer Encapsulation (APE) Process
    • Nancy Dulzer, Chris Ball
  • Experimental Fracture Mechanics for the Bond between Composite Overlays and Concrete Substrate
    • Victor Giurgiutiu, Jed Lyons, Michael Petrou, Dorothy Laub
  • Seismic Repair and Upgrade of Structural Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Connections: Another Opportunity for Polymer Composites
    • Ayman S. Mosallam

Session #5:
Components for achieving durability through superior designs

  • Tailored Carbon Fiber-Vinyl Ester Interphases
    • M. B. Bump, M. A. F. Robertson, K. E. Verghese, J. J. Lesko, J. S. Riffle, T.-H. Yoon
  • Titanate and Zirconate Coupling Agent Applications in Thermoset Composites - 1999(I)
    • Salvatore J. Monte
  • Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding of Unsaturated Polyester and Vinyl Ester Resins-SCRIMP
    • Huan Yang, L. James Lee
  • Using a Collaborative Process to Derive Analysis Methods, Computer Codes and Design Data for Composite Structures
    • Rudy Lukez
  • Ultra-High Pressure Precision Jet Cutting Using Super-Water
    • W. Glenn Howells, Vincent L. Imlay, Renato Lambari, Daniel Weber

Session #6:
Thermosetting Composites I: VOC Reduction Technology

  • Low Emission Gel Coats
    • Larry Chirpich
  • The Effectivity of Styrene Suppressants
    • Edward Dotson, Dan Breidenbach
  • Reducing Emissions Using Equipment
    • Chad Macer
  • Styrene Emission Control
    • Trevor Lawton

Session #7:
Advancements in the Structural Design of Plastice Lumber Applications

  • The Evolution of Recycled Plastic Lumber into Structural Applications
    • Richard W. Renfree, Thomas J. Nosker
  • Simplified Design of Recycled Plastic as a Structural Material
    • Malcolm G. McLaren, John P. Pensiero
  • Mechanical Properties of Recycled Plastic Lumber and Implications in Structural Design
    • Vijaya K. A. Gopu, Roger K. Seals
  • Safety Issues Involving Plastic Lumber in Structures: Ignitability, Slip Resistance and Electrostatics
    • Alan E. Robbins
  • Lateral-Torsional Response of FRP Beams under Three-Point Loading and LRFD Approach
    • Mojtaba B. Sirjani, Zia Razzaq, Ram Prabhakaran
  • This Las Vegas Project Is Complicated, Innovative, and Invisible. How Do We Do It?
    • Dave Dooley, Kevin Shehee

Session #8: No formal papers were submitted

Session #9:
Pultruded Composites for the Infrastucture

  • Lateral-Torsional Response of FRP Beams under Three-Point Loading and LRFD Approach
    • Mojtaba B. Sirjani, Zia Razzaq, Ram Prabhakaran
  • This Las Vegas Project Is Complicated, Innovative, and Invisible. How Do We Do It?
    • Dave Dooley, Kevin Shehee
  • An Overview-Composite Material Application in the Design of the U.S. Navy Causeway System
    • Ben Oh
  • Beam-Column Design Equations for Pultruded Structural Shapes
    • Ever Barbero, Dustin Troutman
  • Step-by-Step Engineering Design Equations for FRP Structural Beams
    • Pizhong Qiao, Julio F. Davalos, Ever J. Barbero, Dustin Troutman

Session #10:
Concrete Reinforcement: AN FRP solution

  • Advancements in GFRP Materials Provide Improved Durability for Reinforced Concrete
    • Todd Boris, Max Porter
  • Testing, Evaluating GFRP Cables for Prestressing
    • Srinivasa L. Iyer, Ramu Mathukari
  • FRP Dowel Bars
    • Max L. Porter
  • Case History: FRP Dowel Bars Stand Test of Time in Ohio Roadways
    • Jim McCallion, Mike Guglielmo

Session #11:
Proactive Environmental Strategies

  • Meeting Styrene Emission Limits: A Case Study for FRP Fabricators
    • Jim Stone, Ajay Gupta, Benny Duvall
  • Concentrator System: The Preferred Solution for Dilute VOC or HAP Applications
    • Michael J. Caruso, Jr.
  • An Energy Balance Study of a Newly Developed Recycling System for Waste Plastics
    • Kanemasa Nomaguchi, Shinya Hayashi
  • FRP Recycling in Japan
    • Kanemasa Nomaguchi

Session #12:
Practical Applications of Plastic Lumber

  • RPLDB 1.0-Development of an Interactive Recycled Plastic Lumber Database for the Design Engineer
    • Prabhat Krishnaswamy, Nu D. Ghadiali
  • Demonstration Projects Using Recycled Plastic Lumber: Pedestrian Bridge at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO and Waterfront Boardwalk at Kelley's Island, OH
    • Richard G. Lampo, Prabhat Krishnaswamy
  • PVC Decking Boards and Docks
    • John H. Kampmann, Jr.

Session #13: No formal papers were submitted.

Session #14:
Regulatory News: Learn about the Regulatory Enviornment that affects your Business

  • EPA's Implementation of the Clean Air Act Amendments
    • Daniel Boyd
  • Update on EPA's Toxic Release Inventory
    • Marlae Fry
  • ISO Certification for Processors/Fabricators
    • Pat Toner
  • OSHA's Regulation of Workplace Exposure to Styrene
    • Daniel Boyd
  • SPI's Compliance Assistance Program
    • Marlae Fry

Session #15:
Thermoplastic Composites: New Innovations

  • Development of New Glass Mat Thermoplastic Composites for Interior Applications
    • Enamul Haque, Terry Peterson, Walt Bassett
  • Innovative Process Technology for the Batched Flow Production of Load Optimized Textile and Long-Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Sandwich-Structures
    • Frank Henning, Stefan Troster
  • Titanate and Zieconate Coupling Agent Applications in Thermoplastic Composites-1999(II)
    • Salvatore J. Monte

Session #16: No formal papers were submitted.

Session #17: No formal papers were submitted.

Session #18
Improving the durability of Composites in demanding environments

  • Aging Effects in Polymer Composites
    • Christos C. Chamis, Hugh L. McManus
  • Durability Fatigue Analysis of Adhesively Bonded Structural Joints
    • Ken Lambert, Jeff Parker, Nurten Emek, Dan Leeser
  • A Study of Hot Water Resistance of Polyester Resins
    • Tetsuya Harada, Hirokazu Yamada
  • Tough, Void Free, Flame Retardant Phenolic Networks
    • Christy Sensenich Tyberg, Kristine Bergeron, M. Sankarapandian, Po-Jen Shih, James McGrath, Judy Riffle
  • Phenolic Composites in Japan
    • Kanemasa Nomaguchi, Masami Kasai, Ichizo Weda

Session #19: No formal papers were submitted

Session #20:
Thermosetting Composites II: Progress in Curing Technology

  • Electron-Beam Curing of Polymeric Composites as an Enabling Technology for Advanced Manufacturing
    • Michael Stern
  • Effects of Curing Agents on Kinetic and Rheological Changes of Vinyl Ester Resins at Low Temperatures
    • Ling Li, L. James Lee
  • Effect of Secondary Monomer on Shrinkage Control of the Unsaturated Polyester (UP) Resin Cured at Low Temperature
    • Xia Cao, L. James Lee

Session #21:
Advancement and Unique Pultrusion Processing Technologies

  • Enhancing Pultrusion Throughput for Greater Profit
    • Stefan Uwe Koschmieder
  • Simulation and Experimental Verification of Resin Flow and Cure in the Injection Pultrusion Process
    • Zhongman Ding, Shoujie Li, Huan Yang, L. James Lee, Herbert Engelen, P. M. (Mac) Puckett
  • Experimental Comparison of Resin Injection Methods for Pultrusion
    • Herbert Engelen, Shoujie Li
  • Polyurethanes in Pultrusion: Styrene-Free Alternative Systems
    • Ravi R. Joshi, Lori L. Varas, Ajay D. Padsalgikar
  • Effects of Fillers on Pultrusion Processing and Pultruded Properties
    • Ellen Lackey, James G. Vaughan, Frank Washabaugh, Doug Usifer, Paul Ubrich

Session #22:
Overcoming obstacles to using Composites in the Infrastructure

  • Materials Design Considerations for the Use of FRP Composites for Renewal of Civil Infrastructure
    • Vistasp M. Karbhari
  • FRP Composites for the Twenty-First Century Civil Infrastructure-Concepts for Structures Designed with Composites
    • Vistasp M. Karbhari
  • Durability of FRP Reinforcement for Wood
    • Beckry Abdel-Magid, Eoin Battles, Habib Dagher, Mohamed Iqbal
  • Structural Integrity Monitoring Using Smart Magnetostrictive Composites
    • Jonathan Trovillion, Jason Kamphaus, Robert Quattrone, Justin Berman
  • Mangetostrictive Tagging of Composites for Health Monitoring
    • Scott R. White

Session #23: No formal papers were submitted

Session #24: No formal papers were submitted

Session #25:
Composite Bridge: A Civil Infrastructure Solution

  • A Systematic Design Approach for FRP Bridges
    • Julio F. Davalos, Pizhong Qiao
  • Review of Field Data on the All-Composite Highway Bridge, TECH 21
    • Dan Richards, Greg Solomon, Rob Jack, Doug Thomson, Chris Dumlao
  • Design and Construction of FRP Pedestrian Bridges Subjected to Extreme Snow Load Conditions
    • G. Eric Johansen, Roy J. Wilson, Gary Jakovich, Scott Wallace, Merv Eriksson, James Guest
  • West Seboeis Stream FRP-Glulam Highway Bridge
    • Robert F. Lindyberg, Habib J. Dagher

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