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Department of Mechanical Engineering
Seattle
University Science and Engineering Project Center
(College of Science and Engineering)
Mechanical Engineering
Design Project ME 06.1
TITLE: |
Test Method Improvement for Out-of-Plane Tensile
Strength in Composites |
SPONSOR: |
The Boeing Company |
SPONSOR LIAISON: |
John Pryor |
FACULTY ADVISOR: |
Frank J. Shih |
STUDENTS: |
Andrew Enke, James Lee, Jono Nicoln, Chaowei Pang |
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| The Boeing
Company is a leader in applying the latest composite technology
to commercial airplanes. Boeing asked the team to improve
the existing method of testing out-of-plane interlaminar
tensile strength in composites. The team mathematically
verified and made minor corrections to the existing ASTM
D6415 testing standard. To improve the accuracy and the
consistency in the current testing procedure, the team
completed analysis and experiments by examining specimens
with varied geometries and loading conditions. The team
also optimized and manufactured the angled composite specimens
and test fixture needed for the experimental study. The
team wrote a test procedure for the improved test. |
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