Manufacturing and characterization of transparent thermoplastic composites

Author

Vishnu Teja Guntupalli

Abstract

"Polycarbonate (PC) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) are thermoplastic materials with very good impact resistance properties and excellent optical clarity. Monolithic PMMA is nevertheless brittle, and PC is used as a substitute in applications where impact resistance is very critical. However, PC is expensive when compared to PMMA. A material system, with multi-layered configuration that has better impact resistant properties was developed and the effect of reinforcing glass fiber in transparent polyurethane was studied"--Abstract, page iii.

Advisor(s)

Chandrashekhara, K.

Committee Member(s)

Schuman, Thomas P.
Du, Xiaoping

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Spring 2007

Pagination

xi, 85 pages

Rights

© 2007 Vishnu Teja Guntupalli, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Composite materials -- BrittlenessComposite materials -- Mechanical propertiesPolycarbonatesPolymethylmethacrylatePolyurethanes

Thesis Number

T 9139

Print OCLC #

173374966

Recommended Citation

Guntupalli, Vishnu Teja, "Manufacturing and characterization of transparent thermoplastic composites" (2007). Masters Theses. 31.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/31