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Mechanics of Composite Materials

"Mechanics of Composite Materials" has been adopted by several universities including

  1. University of Southern California (USC)

  2. University of California at Davis (UCD)

  3. University of California at San Diego (UCSD)

  4. University of California at Irvine (UCI),

  5. Michigan State University

  6. University of Arizona,

  7. United States Naval Academy (USNA),

  8. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

  9. Auburn University

  10. California State Polytechnic University (CalPoly),

  11. University of Arkansas,

  12. Florida Atlantic University (FAU)

  13. Purdue University at Indianapolis,

  14. Northern Arizona,

  15. California State University at Northridge,

  16. Baylor University,

  17. University of South Florida (USF).

  18. University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

  19. BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore, India

  20. Polytechnic University, Brooklyn

  21. University of Alberta,

  22. St Louis University

  23. PSG College of Technology, India

  24. McGill University

  25. Lakehead University, Canada

  26. Applied Science University, Jordan

  27. Israel Institute of Technology

ISBN#: 0849396565
Publisher: C R C Press, Incorporated
Format: Hardcover
Publication Date: November 2005 (2nd edition) | May1997 (1st edition)

FE-EIT AM Exam - Engineer-in-Training / Fundamentals of Engineering Exam - The Best Test Preparation for the AM General Engineering Exam
N. U. Ahmed; A. Al-Khafaji; S. Balachandran; J. M. Cimbala; L. Friel; V. Gerez; T. Huddleston; R. A. Ibrahim; A. K. Kaw; S. Malasri; M. R. Muller; Jonathan Ottenstein; E. Ozokwelu; Y. K. Purandare; R. Raus; G. Ray; N. E. Rikli; J. W. Samples; L. Simonson

Paperback/Year Published: 1990 to 2002 (several prints)
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A New E-book on Matrix Algebra: A 175-page book on Matrix Algebra has been written for freshman engineering students.  The emphasis is on developing essential skills needed in higher level engineering courses.

A Textbook on Numerical Methods: A textbook on Numerical Methods with Applications is under progress and available.  Topics completely covered include nonlinear equations, simultaneous linear equations, interpolation, and ordinary differential equations.

Refereed Journal Papers

  1. C. Nguyen, A.K. Kaw, J. Paul, "Sensitivity Analysis of Cooling Methods and Geometric Parameters in Assembly Procedure of Bascule Bridge Fulcrums", accepted for publication, The Journal of Strain Analysis for Engineering Design.

  2. A.K. Kaw, M. Hess, "Comparing Effectiveness of Instructional Delivery Modalities in an Engineering Course", accepted for publication, International Journal of Engineering Education.

  3. P. Chalasani, A.K. Kaw, C. Nguyen, "Effect of Geometrical and Material Parameters in Nanoindentation of Layered Materials with an Interphase", accepted for publication, International Journal of Solids and Structures.

  4. A.K. Kaw and S. Ho, “Introducing Approximate Methods in Theory of Elasticity”, Computer Applications for Engineering Education, pp. 120-134, Vol. 14 (2), 2006.

  5. N. Collier, A.K. Kaw, G.H. Besterfield, M. Rahman, “Benefits of Staged Cooling of Composite Cylinders in Shrink Fitting”, The Journal of Strain Analysis for Engineering Design, pp. 349-361, Vol. 41 (5), 2006.

  6. A.K. Kaw, G.H. Besterfield, J. Eison, “Effectiveness of a Holistic & Customized Approach to Teaching Numerical Methods”, International Journal of Engineering Education, pp. 712-722, Vol. 21 (4), 2005. 

  7. A.K. Kaw, “Techniques Employed by Highly Effective Engineering Educators”, ASCE Journal of Professional Issues and Engineering Education, pp. 175-177, Vol. 131 (3), (2005).

  8. A.K. Kaw, G.H. Besterfield and S. Nichani, “Integrating a Research Problem in a Course in Applied Elasticity”, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, pp. 232-242, Vol. 32 (3), (2004). 

  9. N. Collier, A.K. Kaw, “On Comparing Computational Systems – Maple, Mathcad, Matlab, and Mathematica”, ASEE Computers in Education Journal, pp. 12-24, Vol. XIV (1), (2004). 

  10. A.K. Kaw, N. Collier, M. Keteltas, J. Paul, G.H. Besterfield, “Holistic but customized resources for a course in numerical methods”, Computer Applications for Engineering Education, pp. 203-210, Vol. 11, (2003).

  11. G.H. Besterfield, A.K. Kaw, S. Nichani, B. Ratnam, T. Cherukara, M. Denninger “Assembly Procedures of a Trunnion-Hub-Girder for Bascule Bridges”,  Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, Vol 40, No 2, pp. 123-134, (2003).

  12. G.H. Besterfield, S. Nichani, A.K. Kaw, T. Eason, "Full-Scale Testing of Trunnion-Hub-Girder Assemblies for Bascule Bridges", ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, Vol. 8, No 4., pp. (2003).

  13. N. Pai, A.K. Kaw and M. Weng, “Optimization of Laminate Stacking Sequence for Failure Load Maximization Using Tabu Search”, Composites Part B , Vol. 34, No. 1, pp 405-413, (2003).

  14. J. Ye and A.K. Kaw, “Determination of Mechanical Properties of Fiber-Matrix Interface from Pushout Test”, Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, Vol. 32, No 1, pp 15-25, (1999).

  15. A.K. Kaw and R. Rodriguez, "Synthesis of Tools in Teaching a Course in Mechanics of Composite Materials", Mechanics, Vol. 27, No. 11, pp. 5-12, (1998).

  16. A.K. Kaw and G. Willenbring, "A Software Tool for Mechanics of Composite Materials", International Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 13, No. 6, pp. 433-481, (1998).

  17. T. Srinath, H. Madanraj, A.K. Kaw, J. Ye and G.H. Besterfield, "Effect of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Factors in Indentation Tests," International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol. 33, No. 24, pp. 3497-3516 (1996).

  18. A.K. Kaw and M. Daniels, "Should We Continue to Debate over the Change to SI System?," ASCE Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, Vol. 122, No. 2, pp. 69-72 (1996).

  19. N.J. Pagano and A.K. Kaw, "Asymptotic Stresses Around a Crack Tip at the Interface Between Planar or Cylindrical Bodies," International Journal of Fracture, Vol. 71, No. 2, pp. 151-164, (1995).

  20. A.K. Kaw, S. Kunchithpatham, N.J. Pagano, "Stress Field in a Composite Cylinder with a Friction Fiber-Matrix Interface," International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol. 32, No. 15, pp. 2127-2154, (1995).

  21. V.T. Bechel and A.K. Kaw, "Fracture Mechanics of Composites with Nonhomogeneous Interphases and Nondilute Fiber Volume Fractions," International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol. 31, No. 15, pp. 2053-2070, (1994).

  22. A.K. Kaw and J. Ye, "Comparison of Fracture Mechanics Models with Axisymmetric and Planar Assumptions," Composites Engineering Journal, Vol. 4, No. 6, pp. 621-636, (1994).

  23. A.K. Kaw and D. Jadhav, "Axisymmetric Elastic Response of a Composite Cylinder with a Broken Fiber", Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, Vol. 21, pp. 197-206, (1994).

  24. V. Bechel and A.K. Kaw, "On Using a Symbolic Manipulator in Teaching Classical Elasticity," ASEE Computers in Education Journal, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 55-59, (1994).

  25. A.K. Kaw and N.J. Pagano, "Axisymmetric Thermoelastic Response of a Composite Cylinder Containing an Annular Crack", Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 23, No. 6, pp. 540-571, (1993).

  26. A.K. Kaw and K.S. Gadi, "Mechanics of Fiber-Reinforced Composites with Doubly Periodic Cracks," Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, Vol. 19, No. 3, pp. 173-182, (1993). 

  27. A.K. Kaw, D. Jadhav, G. Sudhakar, "On Solving Crack Problems in Fiber Reinforced Composites by Symbolic Manipulations," Advances in Engineering Software and Workstations, Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 31-36, (1993).

  28. A.K. Kaw and G.H. Besterfield, "Periodic Matrix Cracking in Brittle Matrix Composites," International Journal of Solids and Structures, Vol. 29, No. 10, pp. 1193-1207, (1992).

  29. A.K. Kaw, A. Selvarathinam and G.H. Besterfield, "Comparison of Interphase Models for a Crack in Fiber Reinforced Composites," Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, Vol. 17, pp. 133-147, (1992).

  30. A.K. Kaw, "Numerical Solutions of Strong Integrals in Hadamard's Sense," IMSL Directions, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 8-9, (1992).

  31. A.K. Kaw, "An Instructional Interactive Aid for Mechanics of Composites," International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 213-229 (1992).

  32. A.K. Kaw and G.H. Besterfield, "Effect of Interphases on Mechanical Behavior of Composites," ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, Vol. 117, No. 11, pp. 2641-2658, (1991).

  33. A.K. Kaw and V.G. Das, "A Crack in an Imperfect Interface in Composites," Mechanics of Materials, Vol. 11, pp. 295-322, (1991).

  34. A.K. Kaw and J.G. Goree, "The Semi-Infinite Strip Problem in Mechanics of Composites," ASTM Journal of Composite Technology and Research, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 65-77, (1991).

  35. A.K. Kaw, "Cauchy Singular Integral Equations with Logarithmic Singular Integrands in Solid Mechanics," Mechanics Research Communications, Vol. 18, No.5, pp. 261-268, (1991).

  36. A.K. Kaw, "On Evaluating Integrals with Strongly Singular Integrands," Advances in Engineering Software and Workstations, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 84-103, (1991).

  37. A.K. Kaw and J.G. Goree, "The Effect of Interleaves on Fracture of Laminated Composites: Part I - Analysis," ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics, Vol. 57, No. 1, pp. 168-174, (1990).

  38. A.K. Kaw and J.G. Goree, "The Effect of Interleaves on Fracture of Laminated Composites: Part II - Solution and Results," ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics, Vol. 57, No. 1, pp. 175-181, (1990

  39. A.K. Kaw, "Some Simple Tools to Develop Educational Software," The Quickbasic Journal, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 23-29, (1990).

  40. A.K. Kaw and J.G. Goree, "Analysis of Notched Laminates with Interlaminar Debonding," Journal of Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Vol. 22, No. 6, pp. 1013-1029, (1985).

Newspaper Columns

 

  1. "USF Insourcing Not True", The Tampa Tribune, May 20, 2004

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  5. “A Message of Congratulations and Advice to College Graduates”, St Petersburg Times, June 11, 2000.           

  6. “Alternative Advice to Graduates”, The Tampa Tribune, June 13, 2000.            

  7. “SUVs: Be a Sport, Watch Out for Cars”, St Petersburg Times, August 1, 1999.

  8. “Beyond vengeance, To Peace of Mind”, The Tampa Tribune, December 5, 1998.

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