A study on the bending response of a composite curved panel with pyramidal metallic truss cores suitable for functional applications is presented using a combination of analytical modeling, three-point bending experiments and finite element (FE) based simulations. The aluminum pyramidal cores were constructed using an interlocking method before curing with composite face sheets to fabricate the...

Joshi, Aditi S. M.S.M.E., Purdue University, May 2014. Study of Aluminum Honeycomb Sandwich Composite Structure for Increased Specific Damping. Major Professors: Dr. Douglas E. Adams and Dr. J. Stuart Bolton, School of Mechanical Engineering The aluminum honeycomb sandwich composite structure is commonly used in the aerospace and automotive applications where high strength to weight ratio is de...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this in vitro study was to explore the radiopacity of composite resins and bonding materials using film and phosphor plates. METHODS Nine composite dental resin specimens and human tooth slices were exposed together with an aluminium stepwedge using dental film and phosphor plates. Eight dentin bonding specimens were prepared and exposed in a similar manner. Their rad...