III.          SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS

 

          A.      Publications in Refereed Journals.

 

                    Published or Accepted:

 

1.      L.S. Penn, C.T. Chou, A.S.D. Wang, W.K. Binienda, "The Effects of Matrix Shrinkage on Damage Accumulation in Composites", Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 23, pp. 570-586, 1989.

2.      W.K. Binienda, F. Delale, A.S.D. Wang, "Mixed-Mode Strain Energy Release Rates for a Cracked Unidirectional Composite", ASTM-STP 1059, 1989.

3.      W.K. Binienda, A.S.D. Wang, F. Delale, "Analysis of Bent Crack in Unidirectional Fiber Reinforced Composites", International Journal of Fracture, Vol. 47, pp 1-24, 1991.

4.      W.K. Binienda, D.N. Robinson, "Creep Model for Metallic Composites Based on Matrix Testing", J. of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, Vol. 117, pp. 624-639, 1991.

5.      W.K. Binienda and E. Reddy, "Mixed-Mode Fracture in Unidirectional Graphite Epoxy Composite Laminates with Central Notch",  J. of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, v. 11, pp. 324-338, 1992.

6.      W.K. Binienda, G.D. Roberts, and D.S. Papadopoulos, "Effect of Contact Stresses in Four Point Bend Testing of Graphite/Epoxy and Graphite/PMR-15 Composite Beams", SAMPE Quarterly Journal, v. 23, No. 3, pp. 20-28, 1992.

7.      D.N. Robinson, W.K. Binienda, and M. Miti-Kavuma, "Creep and Creep Rupture of Metallic Composites", J. of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, Vol. 118, pp. 1646 - 1660, 1992.

8.      W.K. Binienda, S.M. Arnold, H.Q Tan, and M.H. Xu "Stress Intensity Factors in a Fully Interacting, Multicracked, Isotropic Plate", Computational Mechanics, v. 13, pp. 1-18, 1993.

9.      W.K. Binienda and M.J. Pindera, "Frictionless Contact of Layered Metal Matrix and Polymeric Matrix Composite Half Planes", Composite Science and Technology Journal, Vol. 50, No. 1, pp. 119-128, 1994.

10.  A. Gyekenesi, J. Hemann and W.K. Binienda, "Crack Development in Car bon/Polyimide Cross-ply Laminates Under Uniaxial Tension", SAMPE Journal, Vol. 30, No. 3, pp.17-27, 1994.

11.  W.K. Binienda, "Stress Intensity Factor for Fully Interacting Cracking in a Multi- Crack Solid", ASME Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, Vol. 116, No. 2, pp. 56-63, 1994.

12.  E.S. Reddy and W.K. Binienda, "Prediction of Crack Initiation in Unidirectional Composite Beams Subjected to Four Point Bending", Composite Engineering Journal, Vol. 4, No. 7, pp. 703-714, 1994.

13.  W.K. Binienda and A.F. Saleeb, "Contact Stress Phenomena in Numerical Simulation of Unidirectionally-Reinforced Composite Beams"  J.  Computers and Structures, Vol.51, No. 3, pp.277-288,1994.

14.  W.K. Binienda, G.D. Roberts and A. Hong, "Influence of Material Parameters  on Strain Energy Release Rates for Cross-Ply Laminates with a Preexisting Transverse Crack", Composites Engineering Journal, Vol.4, No. 12, pp. 1197-1210, 1994.

15.  W.K. Binienda, "Crack Interaction in Brittle Anisotropic Materials", Archives of Mechanics Journal, Vol. 47, No. 1, pp. 39-67, 1995.

16.  W.K. Binienda, S.M. Arnold, "Driving Force Analysis in an Infinite Anisotropic Plate with Multiple Crack Interactions", J. of Fracture, V. 71, pp. 213-245, 1995.

17.  M. Zhou and W.K. Binienda, “Analysis of Multiple Cracks Close to Bimaterial Interface”, Journal of Aerospace Engineering, V. 10, no. 1, pp. 16-26, 1997.

18.  Y.N.  Li, A.P.  Hong and W.K.  Binienda “Theory of Cohesive Crack Model with Interactive Cracks” Int. J.  Solids and Structures, Vol. 35, No.  11, pp. 981-994, 1998.

19.  W. Zhang, W.K. Binienda and M.J. Pindera, “Frictionless Contact of Multilayered Composite Half Planes Containing Honeycomb Layer”, Composite Science and Technology Journal, Vol.  59, pp. 331-343, 1999.

20.  W. K. Binienda and Y.  Wang, “Residual Stresses Reduction in Filament Wound Composite Tubes”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol.  18, No.  8, pp.  684-701, 1999.

21.  N.I.  Shbeeb, W.K.  Binienda and K.L.  Kreider, “Analysis of the Driving Forces for Multiple Cracks in Infinite Non-homogeneous Plate, Part I: Analysis ”, Journal of Applied Mechanics, Vol.  66, pp.  492 - 500, 1999.

22.  N.I.  Shbeeb, W.K.  Binienda and K.L.  Kreider, “Analysis of the Driving Forces for Multiple Cracks in Infinite Non-homogeneous Plate, Part II: Parametric study”, Journal of Applied Mechanics, Vol.  66, pp.  501 - 506, 1999.

23.  N.I. Shbeeb and W.K.  Binienda, “Analysis of an Interface Crack for a Functionally Graded Strip Sandwiched between two homogeneous layers of Finite Thickness”, Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 64, pp693-720, 1999.

24.  M.Zhou and W.K. Binienda, “Analysis of Multiple Cracks in a Sandwiched Layer”, Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, Vol. 8, No. 6, pp. 293-309, 1999.

25.  N.I.  Shbeeb, W.K.  Binienda and K.L.  Kreider, “Analysis of a general crack in a functionally graded strip sandwiched between two homogeneous half planes”, International Journal of Fracture, 104:1, pp. 23-50, 2000.

26.  D.N. Robinson and W.K. Binienda, “Optimal Fiber Orientation in Creeping Composite Structures”,  Journal of Applied Mechanics, Vol. 68, pp. 213-217, 2001.

27.  D.N. Robinson, and W.K. Binienda, “A Model of Viscoplasticity for Transversely Isotropic Inelastically Compressible Solids”, ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, Vol.127, No. 6, pp 567-573, 2001.

28.  V. B. Birman, W. K. Binienda, and G. Townsend, “Application of  Newton’s Hydrodynamic Law to 2D Non-Newtonian Flow”, Journal of Macromolec. Sci-Physics, B41(2), pp.341-356, 2002.

29.  G. Roberts,. W.K. Binienda,. S.B. Mackenzie, and K.B. Todd, "Impact Testing of Composites for Aircraft Engine Containment Structures", Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Vol. 15, No.3, pp. 104-110, 2002.

30.  G. Song, P. Qiao, and W.K Binienda, "Active vibration damping of a composite beam using smart sensors and actuators", Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Vol. 15, No.3, pp. 97-103, 2002.

31.  D. N. Robinson and W.K.  Binienda, and M. Ruggles, “Creep of Polymer Matrix Composites, Part 1 – A Norton/Bailey Creep Law For Transverse Isotropy”, accepted in J. Engineering Mech. July, 2002.

32.   W.K. Binienda, D.N. Robinson, and M. Ruggles, “Creep of Polymer Matrix Composites, Part 2 – A Monkman-Grant Failure Relationship For Transverse Isotropy”, accepted in J. Engineering Mech. July, 2002.

 

 

 

            Papers Submitted:

           

1.      S. Baraka, S.R. Tysl, and W.K. Binienda, “ Experimental Testing of CFRP Bonded to Concrete Loaded in Shear”, J. of Composites in Construction, May 2002.

2.      L. Kuguoglu, W.K. Binienda, and A. Hajjafar, "Analytical Modeling of Imperfect Bond Between Coated Fibers and Matrix Material, submitted to International Journal of Fracture, August 2001.

 

          B.       Other Publications

 

1.      F. Delale, A.S.D. Wang, W.K. Binienda, "On the Strain Energy Release Rate for a Crack at the Interface of Two Bonded Materials", Advances in Aerospace Science and Engineering, AD-08, ASME, pp. 113-119, 1984.

2.      W.K. Binienda, A.S.D. Wang, F. Delale, "Fracture Due to a Kinked Crack in Unidirectional Fiber Reinforced Composites", Damage Mechanics of Composites AD-12, ASME, pp. 73-82, 1987.

3.      A.S.D. Wang, W.K. Binienda, E.S. Reddy and Y. Zhong, "Mixed-Mode Fracture of Uniaxial Fiber Reinforced Composites", Technical Report for Naval Air Development Center, Warminster, PA, 1987.

4.      W.K. Binienda, A.S.D. Wang, Y. Zhong and E.S. Reddy, "A Criterion for Mixed- Mode Cracking in Graphite-Epoxy Composites", 1988 ASTM 9th Symposium on Composite Materials, Reno, Nevada.

5.      W.K. Binienda, F. Delale and A.S.D. Wang, "Strain Energy Release Rates for Cracked Uniaxial Fiber Reinforced Composites", Fourth Japan-U.S. Conference on Composite Materials Proceedings, 1988.

6.      W.K. Binienda, D.N. Robinson, S.M. Arnold and P.A. Bartolotta, "A Creep Model for Metallic Composites Based on Matrix Testing:  Application to Kanthal Composites", NASA TM 103172, 1989.

7.      D.N. Robinson, W.K. Binienda and M. Miti-Kavuma, "Creep and Creep Rupture of Strongly Reinforced Metallic Composites", NASA TR 185286, 1989.

8.      W.K. Binienda and A.P. Hong, "Finite Element Simulation of 0/90 Interface Delamination in Cross-Ply Laminates Initiated by Transverse Cracks", 22nd Annual Pittsburgh Conference on Modeling and Simulation, 2-3 May, 1991.

9.      W.K. Binienda, S.M. Arnold and H.Q. Tan, "Application of Symbolic Computations to Damage Growth in Multicracked Brittle Materials", 4th Annual HITEMP Review, October 1991.

10.  W.K. Binienda, "Damage and Strength Characterization of BASF Ultrapack-AS4 Interlocked Composite Material Under Static Tensile Load Condition", Technical Report for ACROMED Corporation, EPIC, 1991.

11.  W.K. Binienda, "Tension Test of Kevlar Cables", Technical Report for LORAL Defense Systems, 1991.

12.  W.K. Binienda, "Tension and Fatigue Tests of Kevlar Cables: B29/12 x 15/BLK CT. - CORTLAND", Technical Report for LORAL Defense Systems , 1992.

13.  W.K. Binienda, S.M. Arnold and H.Q Tan, "Calculation of Stress Intensity Factors in an Isotropic Multi-C racked Plate: Part I - Theoretical Development",  NASA  TM 1 05766,  1992.

14.  S.M. Arnold, W.K. Binienda, H.Q. Tan and M.H. Xu, "Calculation of Stress Intensity Factors in an Isotropic Multi-Cracked Plate: Part II - Symbolic/Numeric Implementation",  NASA  TM 105823,  1992.

15.  W.K. Binienda, "Influence of  Fibers Angle on Contact Stresses and Strain Energy Release Rates in Four-Point Bend Testing of Composite Beams", 7-th Technical Conference on Composite Materials Proceedings, ASC, 1992.

16.  W.K. Binienda, "Stress Intensity Factors for Fully Interacting Cracks in a Multicrack Solid", ASME 12-th International conference OMAE proceedings, 1993.

17.  W.K. Binienda and S.M. Arnold, "Damage Growth in Multi-Cracked Materials", 1993 HITEMP conference, NASA Lewis Research Center.

18.  W.K. Binienda, A. Hong, A. Geykenesi and J. Hemann, "Late Stage Damage in G30- 500/PMR-15 Laminates", ASCE Conference Space-94, Albuquerque New Mexico, 1994.

19.  W.K. Binienda, "Cracks Interaction in Anisotropic Materials", Proceedings of Brittle Matrix Composites 4, edited by A.M. Brandt, V.C. Li and I.H. Marshall, pp. 229-237, Warsaw Poland, 1994.

20.  W.  K.  Binienda, “Workshop Adds Excitement to Undergraduate Materials Course”, ACBM - NSF Center for Science and Technology of Advanced Cement-Based Materials, Vol.  6, No.  2, p.  8, 1994.

21.  W.K. Binienda and S.M. Arnold, "Driving Force Analysis in an Infinite Anisotropic Plate with Multiple Crack Interactions", NASA TM 106838, January 1995.

22.  W. K. Binienda and Ming Zhou, “Analysis of Multiple Cracks Close to the Interface in Non-homogeneous Materials”, ASCE/2 International Conference on Composites Engineering, New Orleans, August 1995.

23.  W. K. Binienda and S.M Arnold, “Driving Force Analysis Given Complex Crack Interactions in Monolithic and Composite Materials”, 1997 HITEMP conference, NASA Lewis Research Center.

24.  Wang Zhang, W.K.  Binienda and M.J.  Pindera, “Frictionless Contact of Mutilayered Composite Half Planes Containing Layers with Complex Eigenvalues”, NASA/CR - 97-206309, December 1997.

25.  N.I Shbeeb, W.K.  Binienda and K.L.  Kreider, “Analysis of Multiple Cracks in an Infinite Functionally Graded Plate”, NASA CR 208676, 1998.

26.  N.I. Shbeeb and W.K.  Binienda, “Analysis of an Interface Crack for a Functionally Graded Strip Sandwiched between two homogeneous layers of Finite Thickness”, NASA CR 208874, 1999.

27.  “Probalistic Residual Strength Model for Uni-Axial Fatigue of Composites”, proceedings of 23rd Annual Conference on Composites, Materials & Structures Conference, Cocoa Beach, Fl, January 25-28, 1999.

28.  Y.Wang, W.K.  Binienda and S. Sulaiman,“ Residual Stresses Reduction in Filament Wound Composite Tubes“, World Engineering Congress & Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 19-22 July, 1999.

29.  N.  I.  Shbeeb, W.K.  Binienda and K.  L.  Kreider,  “Analysis of a general crack in a functionally graded strip sandwiched between two homogeneous half planes”, NASA CR 209166, 1999.

30.  S.  Sulaiman, W.K.  Binienda, and Y.  Wang, “Internal Pressure Effect on Residual Stresses for Filament Wound Composite Tubes”, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering World Congress, Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia, 1999.

31.  W.K.  Binienda and M. Jaroniek, “Photoelastic Visualization of the Fracture Events in a Model of Functionally Graded Material”, ICCE/6 Orlando Florida, 1999.

32.  N.I. Shbeeb and W.K. Binienda, “Analysis of Driving Forces for Multiple Cracks in an Infinite non-homogeneous Plate”, ICTAM 2000, 20th International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, August 27- September 2, 2000, Chicago.

33.  G.Song, P.Z.Qiao, and W.K. Binienda, “Active Vibration Damping of a Composite Beam using Smart Sensors and Actuators”, SDM Conference, April 16-19, 2001, Seattle.

34.  D.W. Stresing, W.K. Binienda, and V. Dhruva, “Analysis of High Energy Impact on Lightweight Composite (Sandwich) Structure”, SDM Conference, April 16-19, 2001, Seattle.

35.  G. D. Roberts, D.M. Revilock, W.K. Binienda, W.Z. Nie, S.B. Mekenzie and K.B. Todd, “Impact Testing of Composites for Aircraft Engine Fan Containment” ”, SDM Conference, April 16-19, 2001, Seattle.

36.  W. Z. Nie and W.K. Binienda, „Investigation on Oblique Impact Response of Composite Cylindrical Shells”, Poster at 10-th International Conference of Fracture, 2-6 December, 2001 Honolulu, Hawaii.

37.  X. Zhou, G. Song, and W.K. Binienda, “Thermal deformation compensation of a composite beam using piezoelectric actuators”, proceedings of the smart materials conference, 2002.

38.  S.A. Baraka, W.K. Binienda, and S. R. Tysl, „Evaluation of the Performance of Concrete Structures Strengthened with FRP Composites”, proceedings of EM 2002 Conference Columbia University, 2002.

 

 

IV.  ACTIVITY IN RESEARCH

 

          A.       Funded Research Projects

 

1.    "Prediction and Measurement of Transverse Cracking in Cross-Ply Laminates", Ohio Aerospace Institute $12,805 from Sept. 1990 to June 1991.

2.    "3-D FEM Simulations of the Delamination Progress in Cross-Ply Symmetric Graphite-Polyimide Composites", NASA, $22,871 from Nov. 1990 to Oct. 1991, $33,000 from Nov. 1991 to Oct. 1992 and $33,000 from Nov. 1992 to Sept. 1994.

3.    "Damage Mechanics Controlled by the Interaction of Microcracks in the Interphase of MMC and BMC", NASA.  $37,832 from Nov. 1990 to Oct. 1991, $48,000 from Nov. 1991 to Oct. 1992, $60,000 from Nov. 1992 to Oct. 1993, $55,000 from November 1993 to December 1994 and $55,000 from January 1995 to December 1995.

4.    "Damage and Strength Characterization of BASF Ultrapack – AS4 Interlocked Composite Material Under Static Tensile Load Conditions", EPIC $1,875 from Jan. 1991 to Sept. 1992.

5.    "Tension-Tension Fatigue Behavior of Kevlar Cables - Tests"  LORAL Defense Systems,  Sept. 1991 - June 1992,  $ 8,010.

6.    "Durability and Life Prediction Modeling in Polyimide Composites" - NASA from December 1993 to September 1995, $20,000.  

7.    "3-D Finite Element Simulations of Fracture of Composite Laminates" Ohio Supercomputer Center - 100 hours of CPU time for CRAY.

8.    "Static and dynamic properties of rubber components - tests" LORAL Defense Systems, June - August 1994, $ 5,000.

9.    "Prestressed Composite Tubes - Fabrication Process & Design" - Asian Development Bank, $ 15,000 from October 15 to Dec 10, 1995.

10.  "Progressive Homogenization Model of Tire Analysis and Optimization" -                GOODYEAR  Tire - donation of rubber composite specimens - from June 1994.

11.  “UA/CWRU Center for Infrastructure Materials and Rehabilitation”, Ohio Board of Regents Investment Fund Award, from 7/1/95 to 6/30/96 - group proposal for $1,770,000. (together with Drs. R. Liang, A. Saleeb, J. Padovan, and some CE department members of Case Western Universty)

12.  “Mixed-Mode Complex Shape Cracks Propagation in Anisotropic Plates”, NASA from 4/11/96 to 4/10/97, $ 56,354.

13.  “FE/Analytical Life Prediction of Brittle Materials”, NASA from 6/1/97 to 5/31/2000, $408,816.

14.  “Design Analysis and Material Modeling for Ceramic Matrix Composite Materials”, NASA from 11/3/97 to 11/2/98, $ 107,302.

15.  “High Temperature Testing and Modeling of Ceramic Matrix Composites”, NASA from May 1, 1998 to April 30, 1999, $ 101,544.

16.  “Stress Analysis of Graphite/Epoxy Layered System Adhered to Concrete”, Master Builders Technologies, from May 29, 1998 to August 30, 1998, $ 8,989.

17.  “General Crack Problems in Functionally Graded Materials”, NASA Lewis Research Center, from September 22, 1998 to January 21, 1999, $42,000. together with Dr. J. Padovan.

18.  “NDE Methods for Commercial Aircraft Engine”, NASA Lewis Research Center, from November 4, 1998 to November 3, 1999, $110,507.

19.  “Development of a jet engine containment design methodology”, from December 1,1999 to November 30, 2002, $533,275. together with Dr. E. Sancactar

20.  “Creep rupture model of composite materials”, NSF SERG, from June 1, 2000 to May 31, 2001, $50,400. – together with Dr. D. Robinson

21.  “Impact Damage FE Analysis Using Explicit Codes” Ohio Supercomputer Center, 100 CPU hours for CRAY, May 2001.

22.  “FEA Study of Impact-Penetration for Lightweight Jet Engine Containment”, from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2002, $115,039.

 

          B.            Funded Internally

 

1.    "Micromechanisms Governing the Deformation and Fracture Behavior of Metal- Matrix Composite Materials", $1,200 Faculty Research Grant, Nov. 1988.

2.    "Characterization of Visco-plastic Materials", $10,000 - Summer Faculty Fellowship at NASA, 1989.

3.    "A Study on Failure and Crack Growth Mechanisms in Ceramics Composites" Research Challenge Grant $10,200 May 1989 to Sept. 1990.

4.    "Damage Mechanics in Metal Matrix Composite materials", $12,000 - Summer faculty Fellowship at NASA, 1990.

5.    "Numerical Analysis of Filament Winding Tubes with Pre-stresses Fibers", $6,000 - Faculty Research Fellowship for Summer 1996.

6.    “OBR Individual Research Challenge Match to Design, Progress Modeling, Manufacture, and Testing of Composite Shield for Turbine Engine Blade Containment(1999-01 biennium), $20,000.

7.    “OBR Research Challenge Match to FEA Study of Imapct-Penetration for Lightweight Jet Engine Containment”, (2001-03 biennium), $20,000.

 

 

          V.  ACTIVITY IN PROFESSION OR DISCIPLINE

 

            A.            Professional Presentations

 

1.    "Fracture Due to a Kinked Crack in Unidirectional Fiber Reinforced Composites", December 1987, ASME-WAM, Boston, MA.

2.    "A Criterion for Mixed-Mode Cracking in Graphite-Epoxy Composites", April 1988, ASTM 9th Symposium on Composite Materials, Reno, Nevada.

3.    "Mixed-Mode Strain Energy Release Composite", June 1988, ASC, Japan-USA Symposium on Composite Materials, Washington, D.C.

4.    "Creep and Relaxation Model for High Temperature Metal Matrix Composites" Fatigue and Fracture Branch at NASA Lewis Research Center, August 1989.

5.    "Matrix Cracks in Composite Laminates", Guest Speaker for SAMPE Local Parent's Chapter on October 16, 1990.

6.    "Finite Element Simulation of 0/90 Interface Delamination in Cross-Ply Laminates Initiated by Transverse Cracks", 22nd Annual Pittsburgh Conference on Modeling and Simulation, 2-3 May, 1991.

7.    "Application of Symbolic Computations to Damage Growth in Multicracked Brittle Materials", 4th Annual HITEMP Review, October 1991.

8.    "Influence of  Fibers Angle on Contact Stresses and Strain Energy Release Rates in Four-Point Bend Testing of Composite Beams", 7-th Technical Conference on Composite Materials Proceedings, ASC, 1992.

9.    "Stress Intensity Factors for Fully Interacting Cracks in a Multicrack Solid", ASME 12-th International conference OMAE proceedings, June 1993.

10.  "Damage Growth in Multi-Cracked Materials", HITEMP conference, NASA Lewis Research Center, October 1993.

11.  "Late Stage Damage in G30-500/PMR-15 Laminates", ASCE Conference Space-94, Albuquerque New Mexico, 1994.

12.  "Influence of Material Parameters on Strain Energy Release Rates for Cross-Ply Laminates with Preexisting Transverse Crack", First International Conference on Composites Engineering, New Orleans, August 28-31, 1994.

13.  "Cracks Interaction in Anisotropic Materials", Brittle Matrix Composites 4, Warsaw, Poland, September 13-15, 1994.

14.  "Cracks Interaction in Brittle Anisotropic Materials", NIST , Building Materials Division, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, October, 1994.

15.  "Pre-stressed filament winding process", Centron Corp., Mineral Wells, Texas 76068, February 1995.

16.  "Advances in Analysis of BMC, MMC and FRP", CIRIM Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, July, 1995.

17.  "Design Aspects Applied to Components made using Composites in Off-Shore Platform Environment", Petronas Research, Ahah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia, July 1995.

18.  "Aerospace Applications of Composite Materials", CTRM Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July, 1995.

19.  "Pre-stressed filament winding process", Schuller Mats & Reinforcement, Toledo, OH 43697-0517, October 1995.

20.  "Pre-stressed filament winding process", Owens-Corning Science & Technology Center, 2790 Columbus Rd., RT 16, Granville OH 43023-1200, November 1995.

21.  “Advanced Technologies for the Natural Fiber Composites”, BICRON,  Composites Review, 1996.

22.  “FE/Analytical Life Prediction of Brittle Materials”, NASA Lewis Research Center, Structural Group Review, Feb 1997.

23.  “Driving Force Analysis Given Complex Crack Interactions in Monolithic and Composite Materials”, HITEMP conference, Advanced Alloys and MMC’s, NASA Lewis Research Center, April 1997.

24.  “Analysis of Multiple Cracks in Thick Interphase”, ICCE/5 International Conference on Composites Engineering, July 5-11, 1998.

25.  “Fracture mechanics problems in materials with thick thermal barrier”, NASA Lewis Research Center, August 24, 1998.

26.  “Fracture in ceramic thermal barrier coatings”, NASA Lewis Research Center, November 12, 1998.

27.  “Probabilistic Residual Strength Model for Uni-Axial Fatigue of Composites”, 23rd Annual Conference on Composites, Materials & Structures Conference, Cocoa Beach, Fl, January 25-28, 1999.

28.  “Photo-elastic Visualization of the Fracture Events in a Model of Functionally Graded Material”, ICCE/6 Orlando Florida, June 27 - July 3, 1999.

29.   “Analysis of Driving Forces for Multiple Cracks in an Infinite non-homogeneous Plate”, ICTAM 2000, 20th International Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, August 27- September 2, 2000, Chicago.

30.  “Explicit Finite Element Analysis of composite plate”, NASA Glenn Research Center, November 17, 2000.

31.  “Design and Analysis of Composite Ring under Impact Conditions, GE Cincinnati, OH,  December 8, 2000.

32.   “Active Vibration Damping of a Composite Beam using Smart Sensors and Actuators”, SDM Conference, April 16-19, 2001, Seattle.

33.   “Analysis of High Energy Impact on Lightweight Composite (Sandwich) Structure”, SDM Conference, April 16-19, 2001, Seattle.

34.   “Impact Testing of Composites for Aircraft Engine Fan Containment” ”, SDM Conference, April 16-19, 2001, Seattle.

35.  W. Z. Nie and W.K. Binienda, „Investigation on Oblique Impact Response of Composite Cylindrical Shells”, Poster at 10-th International Conference of Fracture, 2-6 December, 2001 Honolulu, Hawaii.

36.  X. Zhou, G. Song, and W. K. Binienda, “Thermal Deformation Compensation of a Composite Beam Using Piezoelectric Actuators”, Smart Structures and Integrated Systems Conference, 2002.

37.  S.A. Baraka, W.K. Binienda, and S. R. Tysl, „Evaluation of the Performance of Concrete Structures Strengthened with FRP Composites”, EM 2002 Conference Columbia University, 2002.

 

B.       Offices Held

 

1.      Civil Engineering Department of the University of Akron – Interim Department Chair starting August 1, 2000.

2.      University of Akron – elected to the Senate for the three-year term 1999-2002.

3.      ASCE – Committee Chairman elected for two-year term 2000-2002.

4.      Session Chairman at Structural Dynamics and Materials AIAA Conference at Seattle, Washington, 2001.

 

          C.          Organization Memberships

 

1.    ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

2.    ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers)

            3.            SAMPE (Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering)

            4.             Member of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Collaborator's Program

            5.            Computational Mechanics in the University of Akron

 

 

VI.          PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE

 

            1.            Served in Undergraduate Mechanics Focus Group , organized by  Simon & Schuster Education Group, Chicago Il., May 4 and 5, 1992.

 

            2.            Served in Technical  Advisory  Committee for FOSBEL, Inc., from 1991 - 1994.

 

            3.            Served in Ad-hoc UA-CSU Composite Bridge Committee, from 1991 - 1999.