The effects of carbon nanotube reinforcement on adhesive joints for naval applications

Approved for public release, distribution unlimited === The adhesive joint strength of various carbon fiber composite and steel joints was studied using Mode II fracture strength testing. The effect of the addition of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) to the adhesive was also studied. The effe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Burkholder, Garrett L.
Other Authors: Kwon, Young W.
Published: Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10945/4378