<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I am doing a research paper for a composite class and the following below is a list of suggested topics. My question is, being I do not really have much revelent engineering experience, which of the following topics would be most useful or revelent in the industry?</p>
<p>Suggested topics:
- Application of the BBA to the certification of a gusset: detailed test plan and analysis
- Qualification and equivalency testing of new material forms: application to a case study
- Bolted joints analysis methods proposed by John Hart Smith
- Comparison between Goland-Reissner and Volkersen equations and analysis of single lap joints, and how they compare with FEA predicitions
- Bearing/ bypass behavior: detailed considerations for modern systems
- Modern bonded joint analysis methods
- Modern repair materials and processes: suppliers, techniques, tools.
- CAI/ Residual strength of unstiffened and stiffened panels: BVID, VID, large notch behavior
- Cohesive elements: definitions and their implementation
- VCCT: definition and implementation
- Damage zone modeling for notched strength
- Soft inclusion modeling for damage
- Thermography NDI: technology details and comparative review
- Comparative review of ultrasonic NDI: types, characterstics, etc.
- Comparative review of high strain rate testing: test methods, observed behaviors, etc.
- Hail strike research: testing, analysis, current research teams
- Bird strike research: testing, analysis, current research teams
- Lightning strike damage resistance of carbon fiber laminated and sandwich structures: test methods and results, current research teams</p>
<p>I would really appreciate your comments, thanks.</p>