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Composites Research Group

The University of Oklahoma

Publications

  1. M.G. Icduygu, L. Aktas and M.C. Altan, Characterization of Composite Tiles Fabricated From Poly(ethylene terephthalate) and Micromarble Particles Reinforced by Glass Fiber Mats,  Polymer Composites, 33(11):1921-1932, 2012. (PDF)
  2. J.P. Anderson and M.C. Altan, Properties of Composite Cylinders Fabricated by Bladder Assisted Composite Manufacturing, Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, ASME Trans.,  134(4), Article #: 044501, 2012. (PDF)
  3. L.R. Grace and M..C. Altan, Characterization of Anisotropic Moisture Absorption in Polymeric Composites Using Hindered Diffusion Model, Composites: Part A, 43(8), 1187-1196, 2012. (PDF)
  4. L. Aktas, D.P. Bauman, S.T. Bowen, M.C. Saha and M.C. Altan, Effect of Distribution Media Length and Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes on the Formation of Voids in VARTM Composites,  Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, ASME Trans.,  133(4), Article #: 041006, 2011. (PDF)
  5. S. Nandi, Z. Siddique, M.C. Altan, A Grammatical Approach for Customization of Laminated Composite Materials, Concurrent Engineering, 12(2), 157-174, 2011. (PDF)
  6. L. Aktas, M. C. Altan, Effect of Nanoclay Content on Properties of Glass-Waterborne Epoxy Laminates at Low Clay Content, Materials Science and Technology, 26(5), 626-629, 2010. (PDF)
  7. L. Aktas, M. C. Altan, Characterization of Nanocomposite Laminates Fabricated From Aqueous Dispersion of Nanoclay, Polymer Composites, 31(4), 620-629, 2010. (PDF)
  8. O. Ozcelik, L. Aktas, M. C. Altan, Thermo-oxidative Degradation of Graphite/Epoxy Composite Laminates: Modeling and Long-term Predictions, Express Polymer Letters, 3(12), 797-803, 2009. (PDF)
  9. Y. K. Hamidi, L. Aktas, M. C. Altan , Effect of Fiber Content on Void Morphology in Resin Transfer Molded E-Glass/Epoxy Composites, Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, ASME Trans.,  131(2), Article #: 021014, 2009. (PDF)
  10. L. Aktas, S. Dharmavaram, Y. K. Hamidi, M. C. Altan, Filtration and Breakdown of Clay Clusters During Resin Transfer Molding of Nanoclay/Glass/Epoxy Composites, Journal of Composite Materials, 42(21),2209-2229, 2008. (PDF)
  11. L. Aktas, Y. Hamidi, M. C. Altan, Dispersion Characterization of Nanoclay in Molded Epoxy Disks by Combined Image and Electron Microbeam Analysis, Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, ASME Trans., 130(3), Article #: 031005, 2008. (PDF)
  12. Y. K. Hamidi, L.Aktas, M. C. Altan, Effects of Nanoclay Content on Void Morphology in Resin Transfer Molded E-Glass/Epoxy Composites, Journal of Thermoplastic Composites, 21(2),141-163, 2008. (PDF)
  13. M. Hargis, B. P. Grady, L. Aktas, K. R. Bomireddy, S. Howsmon, M. C. Altan, T. Rose, H. Rose, Calorimetric and Rheological Measurements of Three Commercial Thermosetting Resins, Journal of Composite Materials, 40(10), 873-897, 2006. (PDF)
  14. L. Aktas, S. Dharamavaram, Y. K. Hamidi, M. C. Altan, Quantitative analyses of Nanoclay Dispersion in Molded Epoxy Disks: Effects of Mixing Temperature, in: Nanomaterials: New Research, Nova Science Publishers (invited),  197-218, New York, 2005.
  15. Y. K. Hamidi, L.Aktas, M. C. Altan, Effects of Packing on Void Morphology in Resin Transfer Molded Composites, Polymer Composites, 26(5), 614-627, 2005. (PDF)
  16. Y. K. Hamidi, L. Aktas, M. C. Altan, Three-Dimensional Features of Void Morphology in Resin Transfer Molded Composites, Composites Science and Technology, 65(7-8), 1306-1320, 2005. (PDF)
  17. Y. K. Hamidi, M. C. Altan and B. P. Grady, Polymer Composites, Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing (invited), Marcel Dekker, 2213-2322, 2005.
  18. L. Aktas, Y. K. Hamidi, M. C. Altan, Characterisation of Nanoclay Dispersion in Resin Transfer Moulded Glass/Nanoclay/Epoxy Compisites, Plastics, Rubbers and Composites, 33(6), 267-272, 2004. (PDF)
  19. L. Aktas, Y. K. Hamidi, M. C. Altan, Combined Edge and Anisotropy Effects on Fickian Mass Diffusion in Polymer Composites, Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, ASME Trans., 126(4), 427-435, 2004. (PDF)
  20. Y. K. Hamidi, L. Aktas, M. C. Altan, Formation of Microscopic Voids in Resin Transfer Molded Composites, Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, ASME Trans., 126(4), 420-426, 2004. (PDF)
  21. K. A. Olivero, Y. Hamidi, L. Aktas, and M. C. Altan, Effect of Preform Thickness and Volume Fraction on Injection Pressure and Mechanical Properties of Resin Transfer Molded Composites, Journal of Composite Materials, 38(11), 937, 2004. (PDF)
  22. H. J. Barazza, Y. K. Hamidi, L. Aktas, E. A. O’Rear, and M. C. Altan, Porosity Reduction on the High-Speed Processing of Glass Fiber Composites by Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), Journal of Composite Materials, 38(3), 195-226, 2004. (PDF)
  23. Y. K. Hamidi and M. C. Altan, Spatial Variation of Void Morphology in Resin Transfer Molded E-Glass/Epoxy Composites, Journal of Materials Science Letters, 22(24), 1813-1816, 2003. (PDF)
  24. H. J. Barazza, L. Aktas, Y. K. Hamidi, J. Long Jr., E. A. O'Rear, M. C. Altan, Moisture Absorption and Wet-Adhesion Properties of Resin Transfer Molded (RTM) Composites Containing Elastomer-Coated Glass Fibers, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 17(2), 217-233, 2003. (PDF)
  25. H. J. Barraza, K. A. Olivero, Y. Hamidi, E. A. O'Rear, and M. C. Altan, Elastomeric Sizings for Glass Fibers and Their Role in Fiber Wetting and Adhesion in Resin Transfer Molded Composites, Composite Interfaces, 9(6), 477-508, 2002. (PDF)
  26. K. A. Olivero, H. J. Barraza, E. A. O'Rear, M. C. Altan, Effect of Injection Rate and Post-Fill Cure Pressure on Properties of Resin Transfer Molded Disks, Journal of Composite Materials, 36(16), 2011-2028, 2002. (PDF)
  27. R. E. Clinkenbeard, D. Johnson, R. Parthasarathy, M. C. Altan, K.-H. Tan, S.-M. Park, and R. H. Crawford, Replication of Human Tracheobronchial Hollow Airway Model Using Selective Laser Sintering Rapid Prototyping Technique, AIHA Journal, 63(2), 141-150, 2002. (PDF)
  28. L. Aktas, Y. K. Hamidi, M. C. Altan, Effect of Moisture on the Mechanical Properties of Resin Transfer Molded Composites. Part I: Absorption, Journal of Materials Processing and Manufacturing Science, 11, 1-16, 2002. (PDF)
  29. L. Aktas, Y. K. Hamidi, M. C. Altan, Effect of Moisture on the Mechanical Properties of Resin Transfer Molded Composites. Part II: Desorption, Journal of Materials Processing and Manufacturing Science, 11, 17-31, 2002. (PDF)
  30. M. C. Altan and K. A. Olivero, Gravity Effects during Mold Filling: Fluid Front Dynamics, Polymer Research in Microgravity, Eds. J. P. Downey and J. A. Pojman, American Chemical Society, No: 793, 227-243, 2001.
  31. K. A. Olivero and M. C. Altan, Gravity Effects on Fluid Front Dynamics during Mold Filling, Journal of Composite Materials, 35(14), 1232-1249, 2001. (PDF)
  32. S. Muftu and M. C. Altan, Mechanics of a Porous Web Moving Over a Cylindrical Guide, Journal of Tribology, ASME Trans., 122, 1-9, 2000. (PDF)
  33. J. He and M. C. Altan, Quasi-Static Capillary Impregnation of a Fiber Bed with Gravity Effects, Journal of Materials Processing and Manufacturing Science, 8, 40-52, 1999. (PDF)
  34. K. A. Olivero and M. C. Altan, Experimental Characterization of Orientation Formation in a Mold Cavity with Sudden Contraction, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 12, 242-256, 1999. (PDF)
  35. J. D. Baldwin, M. C. Altan, and K. Rajamani, Structural Analysis of an Injection Molded Short-Fiber-Reinforced Disk, Journal of Materials Processing and Manufacturing Science, 56, 1-23, 1997. (PDF)
  36. M. C. Altan and B. N. Rao, A Closed-Form Solution for he Orientation Field in a Center-Gated Disk, Journal of Rheology, 39(3), 581-599, 1995. (PDF)
  37. L. Tang and M. C. Altan, Entry Flow of Suspensions in a Straight Channel, Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics, 56, 183-216, 1995. (PDF)
  38. M. D. Telikicherla, M. C. Altan and F. C. Lai, Autoclave Curing of Thermosetting Composites: Process Modeling for the Cure Assembly, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 21(6), 785-797, 1994.
  39. B. N. Rao, L. Tang and M. C. Altan, Rheological Properties of Non-Brownian Spheroidal Particle Suspensions, Journal of Rheology, 38(5), 1335-1351, 1994.
  40. M. C. Altan, A Review of Orientation Characterization in Short Fiber-Reinforced Mold Filling Processes, International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 9, 215-233, 1994.
  41. M. C. Altan and L. Tang, Orientation Tensors in Simple Flows of Dilute Suspensions of Non-Brownian Rigid Ellipsoids, Comparison of Analytical and Approximate Solutions, Rheologica Acta, 32, 227-244, 1993.
  42. B. Friedrichs, S. I. Guceri, S. Subbiah and M. C. Altan, A Numerical Approach to Short Fiber Reinforced Reaction Injection Molding (RRIM), Journal of Materials Processing and Manufacturing Science, 1(3), 331-349, 1993.
  43. S. Akbar and M. C. Altan, On the Solution of Fiber Orientatino in Two-Dimensional Homogeneous Flows, Polymer Engineering and Science, 32(12), 810-822, 1992.
  44. M. C. Altan, S. I. Guceri and R. B. Pipes, Anisotropic Channel Flow of Fiber Suspensions, Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics, 42, 65-83, 1992.
  45. B. N. Rao, S. Akbar and M. C. Altan, A Comperative Study on the Solution Techniques for Fiber Orientation in Two-Dimensional converging and Diverging Flows, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 4(4), 311-348, 1991.
  46. M. C. Altan, A Review of Fiber-Reinforced Injection Molding, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 3, 275-313, 1990.
  47. M. C. Altan, S. Subbiah, S. I. Guceri and R. B. Pipes, Numerical Prediction of Three-Dimensional Fiber Orientation in Hele-Shaw Flows, Polymer Engineering and Science, 30(14), 848-859, 1990.
  48. M. C. Altan, S. G. Advani, S. I. Guceri and R. B. Pipes, On the Description of the Orientation State for Fiber Suspensions in Homogeneous Flows, Journal of Rheology, 33(7), 1129-1155, 1989.