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Fiber Orientation Effects in 3D Printed Composites
Presentation Year
2026
College or Department
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)
This project investigated how fiber orientation affects stiffness in 3D-printed fiber-reinforced composites made with consumer-grade printers. Tensile specimens were printed with fibers aligned at 0°, 45°, and 90° and tested to measure Young’s modulus. Experimental results were compared with micromechanical models, including the Rule of Mixtures and Halpin–Tsai equations. An interactive Mathematica simulation was also developed to predict mechanical behavior, providing an accessible tool and open-source data for education and composite design.
Permission to Publish Work
Yes
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Primary Contact: First Name
Chloe
Primary Contact: Last Name
Melendez
Primary Contact: Email
ccm104@humboldt.edu
Primary Contact: I am a
Undergraduate Student
Primary Contact: Phone Number
6194534443
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4'x3'