Essays about: "fiberglass"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the word fiberglass.

  1. 1. 4-Point Bending of Composite Laminates for FEM/FEA Validation

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Author : Pierce Cashin; [2023]
    Keywords : composites; 4-point bending; fiberglass; sandwich panel;

    Abstract : When designing structures and vehicles using composite materials, engineers need access to critical information regarding the composite materials in question. This information describes the strength, stiffness, failure mode, and other variables that can be used to properly determine how a structure will perform while undergoing various loads and effects. READ MORE

  3. 2. Weight Optimization of Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine Blades constructed in Swedish Fossil Free Steel : With respect to fatigue life time

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

    Author : Johannes Hall; Albin Larsson; [2023]
    Keywords : VAWT; Wind Turbine Blade; SSAB; Fossil-Free; Weight Optimization; Topology Optimization; Sizing Optimization; NACA 0018; STRENX 1300; Abaqus; Tosca Structure; VAWT; Vindturbinblad; SSAB; Fossilfritt; Viktoptimering; Topologioptimering; Size-Optimering; NACA 0018; STRENX 1300; Abaqus; Tosca Structure;

    Abstract : Wind turbines have been utilized for centuries to harness energy from the wind. Commercial wind turbine blades are typically made from composite materials, which are difficult to recycle, leading to blades ending up in landfills at the end of their lifecycle. Additionally, these materials contribute to microplastic pollution. READ MORE

  4. 3. Green Raven Structural Design : Optimization of Internal Structure for Blended Wing Bodies

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)

    Author : Oscar Ehrler; Anton Holmén; [2022]
    Keywords : UAV; Blended wing body; BWB; wing structure; Scots pine; Fiber reinforced plastic; FRP; Off axis loading of fiber reinforced plastic; wing mount;

    Abstract : The student inclusive Green Raven project of the KTH-Aero faculty requireda small blended wing model of their new flying wing design. The small scalemodel will be used for various flight tests. The goal of this specific project was tocreate an internal structure for the small scale model, including an outer shell. READ MORE

  5. 4. Mechanical Design, Analysis, and Manufacturing of Wind Tunnel Model and Support Structure

    University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner

    Author : Luis Alfonso Penela Guerrero; [2022]
    Keywords : Aerospace; wind tunnel testing; lightweight structures; UAV; composite materials; Flyg; vindtunneltestning; Lättkonstruktioner; UAV; kompositmaterial;

    Abstract : The use of wind tunnel models for aerodynamic research is nowadays indispensable to aviation progress in the last years as aircrafts have become more complex. Wind tunnel model design and manufacturing has adopted many different processes and materials such as the use of a five-axis CNC; making this process a relatively long and expensive one. READ MORE

  6. 5. Environmental Assessment of Kayak using MFA & LCA : A case study at Melker of Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Abhishek Srivastav; Spyridon Xenos; [2020]
    Keywords : Kayak; Fiberglass; Flax Fiber; Leisure Purpose; Material Flow Analysis; MFA; Life Cycle Assessment; LCA; Resource-efficiency; Environmental Performance; Sustainable Recreational Activity; Kajak; Glasfiber; Linfiber; Fritidsändamål; Materialflödesanalys; MFA; Livscykelanalys; LCA; Resurseffektivitet; Miljöprestanda; Hållbar fritidsaktivitet;

    Abstract : Kayaking is a watersport activity that involves paddling performed within leisure purposes. Although kayaking provides pleasure to the practitioners, there are some adverse environmental issues concerning the site used to perform kayaking due to the equipment. READ MORE