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8:00 h: Monday 10 December 2001 | |
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8.00-8.30 |
Registration |
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8.30-9.00 |
Welcome and Opening |
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Session 1: Natural Polymers and Natural Fiber Composites | |
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9.00-9.40 |
Bio-mimetic materials L. Nicolais, Institute of Composite Materials Technology, University of Naples, Italy |
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9.40-10.20 |
Natural polymers from plant biomass M. Rinaudo, Centre de Researche sur les Macromolecules Vegetales, Grenoble, France |
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10.20-10.40 |
Coffee |
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10.40-11.20 |
Modelling the tensile stress-strain behaviour of sisal fibre-cement mortar composites P.R.L. Lima, DTEC Univ.Est.de Feira de Santana, Brasil, R.D.Toledo Filho, Univ.Fed.do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, and S.M. Freitas, CENPES/PETROBRAS, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil |
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11.20-11.40 |
Application of atmospheric pressure non-equilibrium plasma. Environments for the surface functionalization of natural and synthesis polymers- A new way for the development of lignocelullosic/ thermoplastic-based composites F. Denes, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA |
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11.40-12.00 |
Tensile properties of natural fiber reinforced PP composites C. R. Bernal, M.Cisneros, H. Cabral and A. V·zquez, INTEMA, University of Mar del Plata, Argentina and J.M. Kenny, Perugia University, Italy |
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11.40-12.00 |
Effect of polymer on the durability of concrete material Z. Yusof, School of housing, building and planning, University of Malasya |
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12.00-15.00 |
Lunch |
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15:00 h: Monday 10 December 2001 | |
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Session 2: Biodegradable Polymers and Natural Fiber Composites | |
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15.00-15.40 |
Performance driven composites from lignocellulosic resources R.M. Rowell, Forest Product Laboratory, Madison, USA |
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15.40-16.20 |
Optimization of mechanical properties in natural fiber reinforced polymer composites P. Herrera Franco, Centro de InvestigaciÛn CientÌfica de Yucat·n, MÈxico |
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16.20-16.40 |
Coffee |
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16.40-17.00 |
Modeling and experimental investigation of foaming process of biodegradable polyesters S. Iannace, E. Di Maio,G. Mensitieri, L. Nicolais Institute of Composite Materials Technology, University of Naples, Italy |
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17.00-17.20 |
Fique fibers and its composites P. GaÒ·n Rojo, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, MedellÌn, Colombia |
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17.20-17.40 |
The influence of drying and surface treatment of fibers on the mechanical properties of polyester/jute composites L. Hecker de Carvalho, University of Paraiba, Brazil |
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17.40-18.00 |
Natural fiber reinforced thermosets N.E. Marcovich, M.M. Reboredo, M.I. Aranguren, INTEMA, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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21.00-24.00 |
Dinner |
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18:00 h: Monday 10 December 2001, Poster Session | |
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P1 |
Polyoximethylene composites containing fique fibers: Crystallization and thermal behavior I. MondragÛn, Univ. PaÌs Vasco / Euskal Herriko Unib., Donostia - San Sebasti·n, Spain P. GaÒ·n Rojo, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, MedellÌn, Colombia |
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P2 |
Transcrystallinity in PP-woodflour samples A. NuÒez, N. Marcovich, M.M. Reboredo and M.I Aranguren, INTEMA, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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P3 |
Effect of the cooling conditions and the presence of sisal fiber on the crystallization of PCL / starch molded part R. Ruseckaite, P.M. Stefani, V.P. Cyras and A. V·zquez, INTEMA, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina J.M. Kenny, Universidad de Perugia, Italy |
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P4 |
Steam Explosion of Sugar Cane Bagasse: Physical and Chemical Characterization M.R. Vignon and D. Dupeyre, Centre de Researche sur les Macromolecules Vegetales, Grenoble, France E.M. Salmoral, Facultad de IngenierÌa, Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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P5 |
Characterization and modification of starch to be used in plastic materials E.M. Salmoral, E. K–ber, I.F. Medina and M.E. Gonz·lez, Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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P6 |
Biodegradation of PCL/starch blends and PCL/starch/sisal fiber composites V.P. Cyras, J.P. Busalmen, R.A. Ruseckaite, and A. V·zquez, INTEMA, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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P7 |
Two-dimensional mapping of flexural modulus and creep behavior of injected molded PVOH/Stach blend with sisal fibers reinforcement V.A. Alvarez and A. V·zquez, INTEMA, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina J.M. Kenny, Perugia University, Italy |
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P8 |
Kinetic parameters in the thermal degradation of resol/vegetable fibers composites C.N. Z·rate, M.I. Aranguren and M.M. Reboredo, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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P9 |
Bidirectional jute-unsaturated polyester composites B. Acha, N. Marcovich, M.M. Reboredo and M.I. Aranguren, INTEMA, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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P10 |
Knitted jute fabric as reinforcement for unsaturated polyester L. Hecker de Carvalho, University of Paraiba, Brazil |
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P11 |
Effect of chemical treatment on the properties of short sisal fiber reinforced PCL/starch composites V.P. Cyras, C. Vallo, and A. V·zquez, INTEMA, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina J.M. Kenny, Universidad de Perugia, Italia |
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P12 |
Stress-strain behaviour of sisal fibre-cement mortar composites in compression P.R.L Lima and R. D. Toledo Filho, State University of Feira de Santana and Univ. Fed. do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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P13 |
Effect of the directionality of the glass-fiber based composites with different matrices: epoxy, vinyl-ester and unsaturated polyester O. de la Osa and A. Fin, Naval Architecture, Universidad Nacional de Quilmes, Argentina A. N. Fraga, and A. V·zquez, INTEMA, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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P14 |
Considerations on the mechanical behavior of natural fibers reinforced polyethylene C. Albano, Laboratorio de PolÌmeros, Centro de QuÌmica, Caracas, Venezuela R. Poleo and J. Reyes, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela J. Gonz·lez and M. Ichazo, Universidad SimÛn BolÌvar, Dpto. de Mec·nica, Caracas, Venezuela |
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P15 |
Relaxation phenomena in glassy polymer through a fiber optic refractometer M. Giordano and V. Antonucci, Institute for Composite Materials Technology, Napoli, Italy A. Cusano, Department of Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering, University of Naples, Italy |
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P16 |
Cured process study of unsaturated polyester resins. Kinetic analysis of DSC data L. S·nchez, R. Balart, F. Davia and F. Parres, Fac. Ing. Materiales de Alcoy, Univ. Valencia, Spain |
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P17 |
Change in rheological properties of ABS-PC recycled blends for its use in thermoplastic matrix composites R. Balart, L. S·nchez, J. LÛpez and F. Peris, Fac. de Ingenieria en Materiales de Alcoy, Universidad de Valencia, Spain |
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P18 |
Determination of degradation level in polypropylene materials. Aging effect A. Nadal, J. LÛpez, F. Vitaloni, Fac. de Ingenieria en Materiales de Alcoy, Universidad de Valencia, Spain and D. Belleza, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy. |
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P19 |
Influence of some factors in recuperation of polystyrene with high quality A. Nadal, R. Navarro, D. Garcia and J. LÛpez Fac. Ing. Materiales de Alcoy, Univ. Valencia, Spain |
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P20 |
Relationship between the light degradation of the hi-polistyrene and their thermal stability. O. Calvo, A. Nadal, L. Sanchez Departamento de IngenierÌa de Materiales. Universidad PolitÈcnica de Valencia. Alcoy. EspaÒa, A. Jimenez, Departamento de QuÌmica AnalÌtica, Universidad de Alicante. Alicante. EspaÒa. |
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P21 |
Influences of the cristalinity in the cured of pvc plastisols R. Navarro, J. LÛpez, R. Balart, Department of Engineering of Materials. Polytechnic university of Valencia. Alcoy, Spain A. Jimenez, Department of Analytic Chemistry, University of Alicante. Alicante. Spain. |
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P22 |
Thermooxidative degradation in pultrusion reinforced materials R. Balart, L. Sanchez, A. Nadal and J.E. Crespo, DIMM-EPSA, Univ. Politecnica de Valencia, Alcoy (Alacant), Spain. |
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P23 |
ìEcofinaî: ecoefficient technologies and products based on natural fiber composites D. Puglia*, J. Biagiotti*, A. Vere Simmonds**, J.M. Kenny*. * University of Perugia , Loc. Pentima Bassa, 21 , 05100 ñ Terni (ITALY). *** A, P & M ExportaÁ“o Lda , Estrada Nacional, 120 , SÌtio da Falfeira Apartado 267, 8603 Lagos, (PORTUGAL) |
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P24 |
New effective modificators for polymer elastomeric and plastic compositesNodar Lekishvili, Nino Vadachkoriya, Nino Andguladze, David Gventsadze, Lia Gventsadze, Levan Asatiani. Department of chemistry, I. Javakhsvili Tbilisi State University, 3, I. Chavchavadze ave.; 380028, Tbilisi, Georgia. |
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P25 |
Fracture criterion for composite laminates with voids M.l.Costa1, S.F.M.de Almeida1, M.C.Rezende2 1ITA, Instituto TecnolÛgico de Aeron·utica, Department of Mechanical Engineering, S“o JosÈ dos Campos, S“o Paulo, Brazil 2AMR, Department of Materials, Instituto de Aeron·utica e EspaÁo, Centro TÈcnico Aeroespacial, S“o JosÈ dos Campos, S“o Paulo, Brazil |
9:00 h: Tuesday 11 December 2001 | |
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Session 3: Interphase and Adhesion | |
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9.00-9.40 |
Analysis of interfacial microstructure in thermoplastic matrix composites for optimizing longitudinal mechanical properties G. Marom, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel |
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9.40-10.20 |
Rheological properties of polyurethane-fumed silica composites: influence on their adhesion properties M.A. Perez-LimiÒana, A.M. TorrÛ-Palau, A.C. Orgiles-Barcelo, INESCOP (Footwear Research Institute), Alicante, Spain, J.M. MartÌn Martinez, Adhesion and Adhesive Laboratory, University of Alicante, Spain, J. Ressia and E.M. VallÈs, Plapiqui, BahÌa Blanca, Argentina |
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10.20-10.40 |
Coffee |
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10.40-11.00 |
Influence of material and geometry variations on the stiffness of multicell braided composite joints S.A. CastaÒos, M. Frost and A. Mills Composite Manufacturing Research Centre, Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, UK |
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11.00-11.20 |
Rheology of Fiber Suspensions S. Barbosa, PLAPIQUI, BahÌa Blanca, Argentina |
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Session 4: Processing | |
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11.20-11.40 |
Applications of Composites for the transportation sectors: design, process development and manufacturing J. T–pker and W. Michaeli, Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV), Aachen University of Technology, Aachen, Germany |
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11.40-12.00 |
Analysis of thermal residual stresses during the curing of composite parts manufactured by RTM E. Ruiz and F. Trochu, Centre de Recherches AppliquÈes sur les PolymÈres, Ecole Polytechnique, Montreal, Canada |
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12.00-12.20: |
Development of infusion technology for manufacture of the composite materials structure of unmanned aircraft A.K. Green, N. Hackman. H. Leibovich, and I. Peristein, Israel Aircraft Industry, Israel |
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12.20-15.00 |
Lunch |
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15:00 h: Tuesday 11 December 2001 | |
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Session 5: Nanocomposites | |
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15.00-15.40 |
Composite materials at the nanometer scale: From nanotubes to bone D. H. Wagner, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel |
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15.40-16.20 |
Polymer nanocomposites L. Bergl¸nd, Lulea University of Technology, Sweden |
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16.20-16.40 |
Coffee |
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16.40-17.20 |
Rheology, processing and properties of clay/polyamide nanocomposites D. Acierno, L. Incarnato, P. Scarfano and L. Di Maio Departament of Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples "Federico II", Napoli, Italy, |
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Session 6: Crash | |
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17.20-17.40 |
Crashworthy behavior of composites thin-walled structural components A. G. Mamalis, National Technical University of Athens, Greece |
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17.40-18.00 |
Energy absorbing and crush behavior of composite structures for automotive applications L. Torre, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy |
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18:00 h: Tuesday 11 December 2001: Poster Session | |
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P1 |
Surface treatment of carbon fibers used in the processing of PPS and PEI composites L. Burakowski and M. Cerqueira Rezende, Technologic Institute of Aeronautic, Sao JosÈ dos Campos, Brazil |
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P2 |
Adhesion improvement between ECTFE and vinyl ester resin by plasma and chemical etching A. Tarzia, C. Stifani, R. Serrano, A. Maffezzoli, G. Leo, CIMETEC Lab srl, Lecce, Italy and A. Jimenez, University of Alicante, Spain. |
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P3 |
Experimental evaluation by means of strain gages of mechanical behavior of a reinforced plastic pressure vessel J. Cruz, G. Su·rez and G. Vargas, New Materials Research Group, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, MedellÌn, Colombia |
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P4 |
Numerical modeling of crack - microcrack interaction and coalescence using discrete element method. L. Iturrioz, Universidad Federal de Rio Grande del Sur, Porto Alegre, Brazil J. OrtÌz and A. Cisilino, INTEMA, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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P5 |
BEM and continuum approach analysis of crack tip shielding by microcraking in porous materials. J. Ortiz, A. Cisilino and J. L Otegui, INTEMA, National University of Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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P6 |
Rubber powder and portland cement composites V.F.J. Kosievitch1, C.A. Pinto2, M.M.G.R. Vianna2, L. T. Hamassaki3, H. Wiebeck1, P.M. B¸chler2, and F.R. Valenzuela DÌaz1 1Mettalurgical and Materials Engineering Department, Polytechnic School, University of S“o Paulo, S“o Paulo, Brazil. E-mail: valquiria.justo@poli.usp.br 2Chemical Engineering Department, Polytechnic School, University of S“o Paulo, S“o Paulo, Brazil, E-mail:capinto@usp.br 3Technologic Research Institute of S“o Paulo State, S“o Paulo, Brazil. |
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P7 |
Thermal degradation of cured carbon black filled rubber: electrical and mechanical properties G.A. Schwartz, S. Cerveny, A. Marzocca, Dpto. de FÌsica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Pab. I, Ciudad Universitaria (1428) Buenos Aires, Argentina, M. Gerspacher, L. Nikiel and C.P. O¥Farrell, Sid Richason Carbon Co Fort Worth, USA |
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P8 |
Mechanical properties of HDPE reinforced with metallic fibers W. BarÈ, C. Albano, J. Reyes and N. DomÌnguez, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela |
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P9 |
Characterization of epoxy composites filled with quartz powder by means of dynamic mechanical spectroscopy and positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy S.N. Goyanes, A.J. Marzocca, W. Salgueiro, A. Somoza, and D. Marconi, Dep. de FÌsica - UBA, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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P10 |
Relation between local free volume, level of plastic deformation and filler content in epoxy particulate composites S.N. Goyanes, W. Salgueiro, D. Marconi, A. Somoza and G. Rubiolo, Dep. de FÌsica - UBA,Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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P11 |
Properties of polypropylene composite reinforced by silicas from different sources O. Murillo1, M. Yazdani-Pedram2, P. Toro1, R. Quijada1 1 Depto. Ing. QuÌm., Facultad de Cs. FÌs. Y Mat. Y Centro para la InvestigaciÛn Multidisciplinaria Avanzada en Ciencias de Materiales (CIMAT), Univ. De Chile, Casilla 2777, Santiago, Chile. E-mail: raquijad@cec.uchile.cl 2 Fac. Cs. QuÌm. y Farm., CIMAT, Univ. de Chile, Santiago, Chile. |
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P12 |
Impact behavior of discontinuous glass fiber reinforced high-density polyethylene R. Seltzer, J. Niglia and P. Frontini, INTEMA, National University of Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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P13 |
Mechanical behavior of polyamide/carbon fiber composites manufactured by compression molding E. Cocchieri Botelho, U. Figiel, B. Lauke and M. Cerqueira Rezende, ITA, Brazil |
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P14 |
Behavior of fiber reinforced concrete under war projectiles impact J.E. Ferrufino, Escuela Superior TÈcnica del EjÈrcito, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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P15 |
Buckling Optimization of a Thin Composite Reinforced Plate with a Central Circular Hole in the Presence of Thermal Residual L.H. de Andrade, S.F. M¸ller de Almeida and J.A. Hernandes, Instituto Militar de Engenharia (IME) - Department of Mechanical and Materials Eng., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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P16 |
Studies to increase the toughness of epoxy matrices B. Celikbilek, G. Akovali and C. Kaynac, Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science and Technology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey |
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P17 |
Characterization of epoxy foams A. Vazquez, J. Sabugal, A. Tejeira, and P.M. Stefani, INTEMA, University of Mar del Plata and FRCU-UTN, Civil Eng. Dept., National Technological University, ConcepciÛn del Uruguay, Argentina |
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P 18 |
Permeability-porosity relationship in RTM for different fiber glass and natural reinforcements E. RodrÌguez, F. Giacomelli and A. V·zquez, INTEMA, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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P 19 |
Study of plastics and composite materials and their degradation processes M. Salvador, V. Amigo, M. Vidal, A. Ribes and L. Contat, Universidad PolitÈcnica de Valencia, Spain |
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P20 |
Stress distribution at notches in microporous materials D. Ramajo, Marquez and Chiapetti INTEMA, University National of Mar del Plata, Av J. B. Justo 4302, Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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P21 |
Rheological Characterization of Cellulose/ Polypropylene Composites A. Terenzi, J. M. Kenny and S. Barbosa University of Perugia, Terni, Italy and PLAPIQUI, UNS, Bahia Blanca, Argentina |
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P22 |
Grafting of Polypropylene on surface of glass-rod M.L. Ferreira, S. Barbosa, D. Damiani and N. Capiati, PLAPIQUI, UNS, Bahia Blanca, Argentina |
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P23 |
Processing and characterization of epoxy based intercalated nanocomposites J.M. Kenny, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy |
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P24 |
Kinetic and mathematical modeling of styrene polymerization in the presence of a sequentially decomposing tri-functional peroxide J. Cerna, G. Morales and E. Saldivar, Centro de InvestigaciÛn en QuÌmica Aplicada, Mexico |
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P25 |
Creep behaviour of an aa6061 alloy and an aa6061 metal matrix composite 1-2-3Guillermo Requena, 1Dietmar Telfser, 1Christian H–rist, 1Hans Peter Degischer 1Institute of Materials Science and Testing, Vienna University of Technology 2grequena@mail.zserv.tuwien.ac.at 3On leave from Universidad Nacional del Comahue, Argentina. |
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P26 |
"Mmc-assess" metal matrix composites information via internet Guillermo Requena1-2, Hans Peter Degischer2 1Institute of Materials Science and Testing, Vienna University of Technology, A-1040 Vienna, Austria. 2On leave from Universidad Nacional del Comahue, Argentina. |
9:00 H: Wednesday 12 December 2001 | |
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Session 4: Matrix Composites and Mechanical Properties of Composites | |
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9.00-9.40 |
Dynamics of Reactive Polymers Networks J. Mijovic, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry and the Herman F. Mark Polymer Research Institute, Polytechnic University, Brooklyn, USA |
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9.40-10.20 |
Micromechanical modeling of fiber composites M. Cerny, Centre for Composite Materials and Structures, Czeck Republic |
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10.20-10.40: Coffee | |
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Session 5: Fracture | |
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10.40-11.20 |
Fiber metal laminates methodology for fracture toughness evaluation and fracture micromechanisms J. PÈrez IpiÒa, National University of Comahue, Argentina |
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11.20-11.40 |
Fracture criterion for composite laminates with voids S. Frascino M¸ller de Almeida, Department of Materials, Aeroespacial Institute, San JosÈ dos Campos, Brazil |
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11.40-12.00 |
Micro-structural information of particle filled polymers obtained by means of mechanical properties and positron lifetime spectroscopy (PALS) A. Marzocca, Laboratory of Mechanical Properties and Composites Materials, National University of Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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12.00-12.20 |
Comparison for thermal and electron-beam curing of cationic epoxy resins and carbon fiber based composites I. MondragÛn, Univ. PaÌs Vasco / Euskal Herriko Unib., Donostia - San Sebasti·n, Spain |
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12.20-12.40 |
Preparation of the alloys ZA-27 for the elaboration of metal matrix composites by rheocasting J. Cruz Riano and MartÌnez, Grupo de Nuevos Materiales, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, MedellÌn, Colombia |
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12.40-13.20 |
Final Session: Latin-American Country for COMAT2003, Conclusions of the Conference |
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13.30-18.30 |
Optional Lunch in "Manantiales Beach Club" (Argentinean asado, tennis, beach, spa) |