Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Undergraduate
Project Type
individual
Campus
Daytona Beach
Authors' Class Standing
Rebecca Macdonald, Senior
Lead Presenter's Name
Rebecca Macdonald
Lead Presenter's College
DB College of Engineering
Faculty Mentor Name
Dr. Birce Dikici
Abstract
Fiber-reinforced composites are an increasingly used material technology in industries such as aerospace, automotive, construction, and sports equipment, all in which are focusing on more new research. This research into literature was conducted to investigate both currently used and currently researched advancements of fiber-reinforced composites and their applications. A comparison of fiber-reinforced composites to traditional materials was completed, including investigating the key characteristics and properties that make these composites suitable for all types of engineering applications. Furthermore, how mechanical properties and performance of the composites are affected by different types of fibers used within them was evaluated. Performance in the behaviors under various loading conditions including tension, compression, bending, and impact was investigated. In addition, the most common manufacturing techniques used for producing fiber-reinforced composites were researched focusing on the influence of manufacturing technique on material properties. In examining the manufacturing of fiber-reinforced composites, the impacts of orientation and arrangement of fibers within the composite matrix were found. Lastly, the current environmental considerations and sustainability aspects with the production and disposal processes were investigated.
Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, Collaborative, Climbing, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?
No
Fiber-Reinforced Composites
Fiber-reinforced composites are an increasingly used material technology in industries such as aerospace, automotive, construction, and sports equipment, all in which are focusing on more new research. This research into literature was conducted to investigate both currently used and currently researched advancements of fiber-reinforced composites and their applications. A comparison of fiber-reinforced composites to traditional materials was completed, including investigating the key characteristics and properties that make these composites suitable for all types of engineering applications. Furthermore, how mechanical properties and performance of the composites are affected by different types of fibers used within them was evaluated. Performance in the behaviors under various loading conditions including tension, compression, bending, and impact was investigated. In addition, the most common manufacturing techniques used for producing fiber-reinforced composites were researched focusing on the influence of manufacturing technique on material properties. In examining the manufacturing of fiber-reinforced composites, the impacts of orientation and arrangement of fibers within the composite matrix were found. Lastly, the current environmental considerations and sustainability aspects with the production and disposal processes were investigated.