Ceramic Foam Core Sandwich Composites for Structural Applications
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Date
2008
Authors
Hj. Ahmad, Prof. Dr. Hj. Zainal Arifin
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Research project on "Ceramic Foams Core Sandwich Composite for Structural
Applications' is a collective efforts/initiative between Universiti Sains Malaysia
(USM) and Construction Industry Development Board of Malaysia (CIDB). The
project is fully funded by CIDB for a period of two years (15th September 2004
to 31st August 2006) for a total amount of RM452,000.00. However, the first
payment of 25% of the total cost of the project was only disbursed during the
first meeting on 31st January 2005. Group of research team was headed by
Professor Dr. Hj. Zainal Arifin Hj. Ahmad, Dr. Hazizan Md. Akil (Co-Researcher),
Mr. Mohd AI Amin Muhamad Nor (Research Officer) and Mr. Shahrul Ami Zainal
Abidin (Senior Technician). The research was running smoothly as planned and
all the necesseties for the project (raw materials, equipments, reading materials,
and small appratuses) were available on time. However, the extension period of
4 months was sought (up to 31st December 2006) to accomplish the project. All
milestones that have been set-up in the proposal were met and achieved
successfully. Apart from fulfilling the prescribed milestones the group has also
managed to produce several reports such as progress reports, milestones
achievement reports, financial reports and final report for the project. This final
report covers a broad range of the output from the research activities up to 31
Deecember 2006. Last part of the report has also stated the ceramic foam core
specifications and their potential to be commercially developed as core materials
for composites.
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Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering