Abstract: Analysis of polymer-matrix composite sucker rod systems using finite element methods is performed. Composite sucker rods used in oil production fail mainly due to fatigue loading. In majority ...

Abstract: Light weight high strength composites can be obtained by reinforcing resin with fillers such as hollow or solid particles and fibers. Composites were fabricated using microballoons (hollow ...

Abstract: The effect of nanoclay on the high strain rate mechanical properties of syntactic foams is studied. Two types of microballoons with different wall thicknesses are used in fabrication of plain ...