Investigation of the Repairability of Thermoplastic Composite Structures Through Conduction Welding

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dc.contributor.advisorMelenka, Garrett
dc.contributor.authorBijl, Calvin Zachary
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-18T21:22:51Z
dc.date.available2024-07-18T21:22:51Z
dc.date.copyright2024-04-16
dc.date.issued2024-07-18
dc.date.updated2024-07-18T21:22:50Z
dc.degree.disciplineMechanical Engineering
dc.degree.levelMaster's
dc.degree.nameMASc - Master of Applied Science
dc.description.abstractThermoplastic composites are gaining prominence in various industries for their recyclability and superior mechanical properties. This thesis investigates the use of thermoplastic composites, emphasizing their notable capability for repair and joining through conduction welding, a cost-effective fusion bonding technique that eliminates the necessity for adhesives or mechanical fasteners in the assembly of composite materials. By applying this method, the repairability of thermoplastic composite samples is assessed through the application of variously sized repair patches welded to open hole tensile samples. Furthermore, this research investigates the optimization of welding parameters, such as temperature and compaction pressure, aiming to produce high shear strength joints produced by this technique. The findings of these studies highlight the potential of conduction welding as an effective and economical approach for the assembly and repair of thermoplastic composites, suggesting its promise for wider adoption in composite manufacturing and repair processes.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10315/42163
dc.languageen
dc.rightsAuthor owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.
dc.subjectMechanical engineering
dc.subjectMaterials Science
dc.subjectEngineering
dc.subject.keywordsThermoplastics
dc.subject.keywordsThermoplastic resin
dc.subject.keywordsComposite materials
dc.subject.keywordsFusion bonding
dc.subject.keywordsPlastic welding
dc.subject.keywordsDigital image correlation
dc.subject.keywordsMechanical testing
dc.subject.keywordsRepair of composites
dc.titleInvestigation of the Repairability of Thermoplastic Composite Structures Through Conduction Welding
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation

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