Tim Osswald
Polymers Professor - University of Wisconsin
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Material Science of Polymers for Engineers
Materials Science of Polymers for Engineers / Sep 06, 2012
Osswald, T. A., & Menges, G. (2012). Material Science of Polymers for Engineers. Materials Science of Polymers for Engineers, I–XIX. https://doi.org/10.3139/9781569905241.fm
Advanced Injection Molding Technologies
Advanced Injection Molding Technologies / May 06, 2019
Chen, S.-C., & Turng, L.-S. (Eds.). (2019). Advanced Injection Molding Technologies. Advanced Injection Molding Technologies, I–XV. https://doi.org/10.3139/9781569906040.fm
Polymer Processing
Polymer Processing / Apr 24, 2006
Osswald, T. A., & Hernández-Ortiz, J. P. (2006). Polymer Processing. Polymer Processing, i–xxvii. https://doi.org/10.3139/9783446412866.fm
Evaluation of various fire retardants for use in wood flour–polyethylene composites
Polymer Degradation and Stability / Sep 01, 2010
Stark, N. M., White, R. H., Mueller, S. A., & Osswald, T. A. (2010). Evaluation of various fire retardants for use in wood flour–polyethylene composites. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 95(9), 1903–1910. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2010.04.014
Polymer Rheology
Polymer Rheology / Nov 06, 2014
Osswald, T., & Rudolph, N. (2014). Polymer Rheology. Polymer Rheology, I–XI. https://doi.org/10.3139/9781569905234.fm
International Plastics Handbook
International Plastics Handbook / Jun 01, 2006
Osswald, T. A., Baur, E., Brinkmann, S., Oberbach, K., & Schmachtenberg, E. (2006). International Plastics Handbook. International Plastics Handbook, i–xvii. https://doi.org/10.3139/9783446407923.fm
Saechtling Kunststoff Taschenbuch
Saechtling Kunststoff Taschenbuch / Oct 01, 2013
Baur, Brinkmann, Osswald, Rudolph, & Schmachtenberg. (2013). Saechtling Kunststoff Taschenbuch. Saechtling Kunststoff Taschenbuch, I–XXIV. https://doi.org/10.3139/9783446437296.fm
Understanding Polymer Processing
Understanding Polymer Processing / Oct 09, 2017
Osswald, T. A. (2017). Understanding Polymer Processing. Understanding Polymer Processing, I–XVI. https://doi.org/10.3139/9781569906484.fm
Fused filament fabrication melting model
Additive Manufacturing / Aug 01, 2018
Osswald, T. A., Puentes, J., & Kattinger, J. (2018). Fused filament fabrication melting model. Additive Manufacturing, 22, 51–59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2018.04.030
Modeling the vulcanization reaction of silicone rubber
Polymer Engineering & Science / Jan 01, 2007
Lopez, L. M., Cosgrove, A. B., Hernandez-Ortiz, J. P., & Osswald, T. A. (2007). Modeling the vulcanization reaction of silicone rubber. Polymer Engineering & Science, 47(5), 675–683. https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.20698
Compression Mold Filling Simulation for Non-Planar Parts
International Polymer Processing / May 01, 1990
Osswald, T. A., & Tucker, C. L. (1990). Compression Mold Filling Simulation for Non-Planar Parts. International Polymer Processing, 5(2), 79–87. https://doi.org/10.3139/217.900079
A thermo-viscoelastic approach for the characterization and modeling of the bending behavior of thermoplastic composites
Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing / Nov 01, 2016
Ropers, S., Kardos, M., & Osswald, T. A. (2016). A thermo-viscoelastic approach for the characterization and modeling of the bending behavior of thermoplastic composites. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 90, 22–32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2016.06.016
Characterization of CSF Hydrodynamics in the Presence and Absence of Tonsillar Ectopia by Means of Computational Flow Analysis
American Journal of Neuroradiology / Mar 19, 2009
Roldan, A., Wieben, O., Haughton, V., Osswald, T., & Chesler, N. (2009). Characterization of CSF Hydrodynamics in the Presence and Absence of Tonsillar Ectopia by Means of Computational Flow Analysis. American Journal of Neuroradiology, 30(5), 941–946. https://doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.a1489
A boundary element simulation of compression mold filling
Polymer Engineering and Science / Apr 01, 1988
Osswald, T. A., & Tucker, C. L. (1988). A boundary element simulation of compression mold filling. Polymer Engineering and Science, 28(7), 413–420. https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.760280703
Viscosity of Soy Protein Plastics Determined by Screw-Driven Capillary Rheometry
Journal of Polymers and the Environment / May 28, 2008
Ralston, B. E., & Osswald, T. A. (2008). Viscosity of Soy Protein Plastics Determined by Screw-Driven Capillary Rheometry. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 16(3), 169–176. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-008-0098-3
Design of Dispersive Mixing Devices
International Polymer Processing / Mar 01, 1999
Rauwendaal, C., Osswald, T., Gramann, P., & Davis, B. (1999). Design of Dispersive Mixing Devices. International Polymer Processing, 14(1), 28–34. https://doi.org/10.3139/217.1524
Nozzle clogging factors during fused filament fabrication of spherical particle filled polymers
Additive Manufacturing / Oct 01, 2018
Beran, T., Mulholland, T., Henning, F., Rudolph, N., & Osswald, T. A. (2018). Nozzle clogging factors during fused filament fabrication of spherical particle filled polymers. Additive Manufacturing, 23, 206–214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2018.08.009
A numerical model of the viscosity of an epoxy prepreg resin system
Polymer Composites / Oct 01, 1999
Theriault, R. P., Osswald, T. A., & Castro, J. M. (1999). A numerical model of the viscosity of an epoxy prepreg resin system. Polymer Composites, 20(5), 628–633. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.10385
Effects of raster angle on the mechanical properties of PLA and Al/PLA composite part produced by fused deposition modeling
Polymers for Advanced Technologies / May 22, 2019
Zhang, X., Chen, L., Mulholland, T., & Osswald, T. A. (2019). Effects of raster angle on the mechanical properties of PLA and Al/PLA composite part produced by fused deposition modeling. Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 30(8), 2122–2135. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pat.4645
Incorporation of Mg particles into PDLLA regulates mesenchymal stem cell and macrophage responses
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A / Dec 29, 2015
Cifuentes, S. C., Bensiamar, F., Gallardo-Moreno, A. M., Osswald, T. A., González-Carrasco, J. L., Benavente, R., González-Martín, M. L., García-Rey, E., Vilaboa, N., & Saldaña, L. (2015). Incorporation of Mg particles into PDLLA regulates mesenchymal stem cell and macrophage responses. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 104(4), 866–878. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/jbm.a.35625
Prediction of Shrinkage and Warpage of Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Composite Parts
Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites / Aug 01, 1994
Tseng, S.-C., & Osswald, T. A. (1994). Prediction of Shrinkage and Warpage of Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Composite Parts. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 13(8), 698–721. https://doi.org/10.1177/073168449401300803
On the use of computational multi-body dynamics analysis in SLS-based 3D printing
Additive Manufacturing / Oct 01, 2016
Mazhar, H., Osswald, T., & Negrut, D. (2016). On the use of computational multi-body dynamics analysis in SLS-based 3D printing. Additive Manufacturing, 12, 291–295. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2016.05.012
Grooved feed single screw extruders?improving productivity and reducing viscous heating effects
Polymer Engineering & Science / Jul 01, 1998
Davis, B. A., Gramann, P. J., Noriega E., M. D. P., & Osswald, T. A. (1998). Grooved feed single screw extruders?improving productivity and reducing viscous heating effects. Polymer Engineering & Science, 38(7), 1199–1204. https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.10288
Process-Induced Fiber Orientation in Fused Filament Fabrication
Journal of Composites Science / Aug 02, 2018
Mulholland, T., Goris, S., Boxleitner, J., Osswald, T., & Rudolph, N. (2018). Process-Induced Fiber Orientation in Fused Filament Fabrication. Journal of Composites Science, 2(3), 45. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs2030045
A boundary element analysis of flow in sheet molding compound
Polymer Composites / Apr 01, 1988
Barone, M. R., & Osswald, T. A. (1988). A boundary element analysis of flow in sheet molding compound. Polymer Composites, 9(2), 158–164. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.750090210
Plastics Handbook
Dec 04, 2018
Baur, E., Osswald, T. A., & Rudolph, N. (2018). Plastics Handbook. https://doi.org/10.3139/9781569905609
Characterization of mechanical properties and fracture mode of PLA and copper/PLA composite part manufactured by fused deposition modeling
SN Applied Sciences / May 21, 2019
Zhang, X., Chen, L., Mulholland, T., & Osswald, T. A. (2019). Characterization of mechanical properties and fracture mode of PLA and copper/PLA composite part manufactured by fused deposition modeling. SN Applied Sciences, 1(6). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-019-0639-5
Flow Analysis in Screw Extruders-Effect of Kinematic Conditions
International Polymer Processing / Dec 01, 1998
Rauwendaal, C., Osswald, T. A., Tellez, G., & Gramann, P. J. (1998). Flow Analysis in Screw Extruders-Effect of Kinematic Conditions. International Polymer Processing, 13(4), 327–333. https://doi.org/10.3139/217.980327
Laser polishing of Cu/PLA composite parts fabricated by fused deposition modeling: Analysis of surface finish and mechanical properties
Polymer Composites / Apr 01, 2020
Chen, L., Zhang, X., Wang, Y., & Osswald, T. A. (2020). Laser polishing of Cu/PLA composite parts fabricated by fused deposition modeling: Analysis of surface finish and mechanical properties. Polymer Composites, 41(4), 1356–1368. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.25459
A novel fiber length measurement technique for discontinuous fiber‐reinforced composites: A comparative study with existing methods
Polymer Composites / Jun 22, 2017
Goris, S., Back, T., Yanev, A., Brands, D., Drummer, D., & Osswald, T. A. (2017). A novel fiber length measurement technique for discontinuous fiber‐reinforced composites: A comparative study with existing methods. Polymer Composites, 39(11), 4058–4070. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.24466
Failure criterion for PA12 SLS additive manufactured parts
Additive Manufacturing / May 01, 2018
Obst, P., Launhardt, M., Drummer, D., Osswald, P. V., & Osswald, T. A. (2018). Failure criterion for PA12 SLS additive manufactured parts. Additive Manufacturing, 21, 619–627. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2018.04.008
The History of Tomorrow's Materials: Protein-Based Biopolymers
Plastics Engineering / Feb 01, 2008
Ralston, B. E., & Osswald, T. A. (2008). The History of Tomorrow’s Materials: Protein-Based Biopolymers. Plastics Engineering, 64(2), 36–40. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1941-9635.2008.tb00292.x
Polymer flow length simulation during injection mold filling
Polymer Engineering & Science / Mar 01, 1997
Buchmann, M., Theriault, R., & Osswald, T. A. (1997). Polymer flow length simulation during injection mold filling. Polymer Engineering & Science, 37(3), 667–671. https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.11710
The effects of e-beam irradiation induced cross linking on the friction and wear of polyamide 66 in sliding contact
Wear / Mar 01, 2010
Feulner, R., Brocka, Z., Seefried, A., Kobes, M. O., Hülder, G., & Osswald, T. A. (2010). The effects of e-beam irradiation induced cross linking on the friction and wear of polyamide 66 in sliding contact. Wear, 268(7–8), 905–910. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2009.12.025
Construction of Pedestrian Infrastructure along Transit Corridors
Mar 01, 2021
Braun, L., Barajas, J., Lee, B., Martin, R., Mashraky, R., Rathor, S., & Shrivastava, M. (2021). Construction of Pedestrian Infrastructure along Transit Corridors. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/21-004
Structure of Polymers
Materials Science of Polymers for Engineers / Sep 06, 2012
Osswald, T. A., & Menges, G. (2012). Structure of Polymers. Materials Science of Polymers for Engineers, 49–82. https://doi.org/10.3139/9781569905241.003
Failure and Damage of Polymers
Materials Science of Polymers for Engineers / Sep 06, 2012
Osswald, T. A., & Menges, G. (2012). Failure and Damage of Polymers. Materials Science of Polymers for Engineers, 423–487. https://doi.org/10.3139/9781569905241.010
Measuring fibre orientation in sisal fibre-reinforced, injection moulded polypropylene – Pros and cons of the experimental methods to validate injection moulding simulation
Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing / Apr 01, 2017
Albrecht, K., Baur, E., Endres, H.-J., Gente, R., Graupner, N., Koch, M., Neudecker, M., Osswald, T., Schmidtke, P., Wartzack, S., Webelhaus, K., & Müssig, J. (2017). Measuring fibre orientation in sisal fibre-reinforced, injection moulded polypropylene – Pros and cons of the experimental methods to validate injection moulding simulation. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 95, 54–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2016.12.022
A Novel Cure Reaction Model Fitting Technique Based on DSC Scans
Journal of Polymer Engineering / Jan 01, 2005
Hernandez-Ortiz, J. P., & Osswald, T. A. (2005). A Novel Cure Reaction Model Fitting Technique Based on DSC Scans. Journal of Polymer Engineering, 25(1). https://doi.org/10.1515/polyeng.2005.25.1.23
Boundary integral equations for analyzing the flow of a chopped fiber reinforced polymer compound in compression molding
Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics / Jan 01, 1987
Barone, M. R., & Osswald, T. A. (1987). Boundary integral equations for analyzing the flow of a chopped fiber reinforced polymer compound in compression molding. Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics, 26(2), 185–206. https://doi.org/10.1016/0377-0257(87)80004-6
Electrical Properties of Polymers
Materials Science of Polymers for Engineers / Sep 06, 2012
Osswald, T. A., & Menges, G. (2012). Electrical Properties of Polymers. Materials Science of Polymers for Engineers, 489–511. https://doi.org/10.3139/9781569905241.011
Melt Rheology
Plastics Testing and Characterization / Mar 06, 2008
Naranjo, A., del Pilar Noriega E., M., Osswald, T. A., Roldán-Alzate, A., & Sierra, J. D. (2008). Melt Rheology. Plastics Testing and Characterization, 127–184. https://doi.org/10.3139/9783446418530.005
Comparative study of mixing in corotating twin screw extruders using computer simulation
Advances in Polymer Technology / Jan 01, 1998
Rios, A. C., Gramann, P. J., & Osswald, T. A. (1998). Comparative study of mixing in corotating twin screw extruders using computer simulation. Advances in Polymer Technology, 17(2), 107–113. https://doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1098-2329(199822)17:2<107::aid-adv2>3.0.co;2-x
Modeling processing of silicone rubber: Liquid versus hard silicone rubbers
Journal of Applied Polymer Science / Aug 24, 2010
Hernández-Ortiz, J. P., & Osswald, T. A. (2010). Modeling processing of silicone rubber: Liquid versus hard silicone rubbers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 119(3), 1864–1871. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.31995
Failure surface development for ABS fused filament fabrication parts
Additive Manufacturing / Aug 01, 2019
Mazzei Capote, G. A., Rudolph, N. M., Osswald, P. V., & Osswald, T. A. (2019). Failure surface development for ABS fused filament fabrication parts. Additive Manufacturing, 28, 169–175. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2019.05.005
Electrical, Optical, and Acoustic Properties
Plastics Testing and Characterization / Mar 06, 2008
Naranjo, A., del Pilar Noriega E., M., Osswald, T. A., Roldán-Alzate, A., & Sierra, J. D. (2008). Electrical, Optical, and Acoustic Properties. Plastics Testing and Characterization, 315–357. https://doi.org/10.3139/9783446418530.009
Processing induced residual stress in asymmetric laminate panels
Polymer Composites / Jun 01, 1999
Theriault, R. P., Osswald, T. A., & Castro, J. M. (1999). Processing induced residual stress in asymmetric laminate panels. Polymer Composites, 20(3), 493–509. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.10373
Predicting shrinkage and warpage of fiber-reinforced composite parts
Polymer Composites / Aug 01, 1994
Tseng, S.-C., & Osswald, T. A. (1994). Predicting shrinkage and warpage of fiber-reinforced composite parts. Polymer Composites, 15(4), 270–277. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.750150405
Numerical simulation of three-dimensional viscoelastic planar contraction flow using the software OpenFOAM
Computers & Chemical Engineering / Feb 01, 2012
Holmes, L., Favero, J., & Osswald, T. (2012). Numerical simulation of three-dimensional viscoelastic planar contraction flow using the software OpenFOAM. Computers & Chemical Engineering, 37, 64–73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compchemeng.2011.09.015
Mechanism of fiber–matrix separation in ribbed compression molded parts
Polymer Composites / Jan 01, 2007
Londoño-Hurtado, A., Hernandez-Ortiz, J. P., & Osswald, T. A. (2007). Mechanism of fiber–matrix separation in ribbed compression molded parts. Polymer Composites, 28(4), 451–457. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.20295
Discontinuous Fiber-Reinforced Composites
Discontinuous Fiber-Reinforced Composites / Mar 09, 2020
Gandhi, U. N., Goris, S., Osswald, T. A., & Song, Y.-Y. (2020). Discontinuous Fiber-Reinforced Composites. Discontinuous Fiber-Reinforced Composites, I–XIV. https://doi.org/10.3139/9781569906958.fm
Process-induced fiber matrix separation in long fiber-reinforced thermoplastics
Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing / Feb 01, 2018
Goris, S., & Osswald, T. A. (2018). Process-induced fiber matrix separation in long fiber-reinforced thermoplastics. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 105, 321–333. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2017.11.024
Investigation of the influence of exposure time on the dual-curing reaction of RPU 70 during the DLS process and the resulting mechanical part properties
Additive Manufacturing / Mar 01, 2020
Obst, P., Riedelbauch, J., Oehlmann, P., Rietzel, D., Launhardt, M., Schmölzer, S., Osswald, T. A., & Witt, G. (2020). Investigation of the influence of exposure time on the dual-curing reaction of RPU 70 during the DLS process and the resulting mechanical part properties. Additive Manufacturing, 32, 101002. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2019.101002
Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Fiber Matrix Separation during Compression Molding of Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Journal of Composites Science / May 16, 2017
Kuhn, C., Walter, I., Taeger, O., & Osswald, T. (2017). Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Fiber Matrix Separation during Compression Molding of Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics. Journal of Composites Science, 1(1), 2. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs1010002
Micro-injection molded, poly(vinyl alcohol)-calcium salt templates for precise customization of 3D hydrogel internal architecture
Acta Biomaterialia / Sep 01, 2019
McNulty, J. D., Marti-Figueroa, C., Seipel, F., Plantz, J. Z., Ellingham, T., Duddleston, L. J. L., Goris, S., Cox, B. L., Osswald, T. A., Turng, L.-S., & Ashton, R. S. (2019). Micro-injection molded, poly(vinyl alcohol)-calcium salt templates for precise customization of 3D hydrogel internal architecture. Acta Biomaterialia, 95, 258–268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2019.04.050
CAE method for compression molding of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite using bulk materials
Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing / Nov 01, 2018
Song, Y., Gandhi, U., Sekito, T., Vaidya, U. K., Vallury, S., Yang, A., & Osswald, T. (2018). CAE method for compression molding of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite using bulk materials. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 114, 388–397. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2018.09.002
Simulative Prediction of Fiber-Matrix Separation in Rib Filling During Compression Molding Using a Direct Fiber Simulation
Journal of Composites Science / Dec 28, 2017
Kuhn, C., Walter, I., Täger, O., & Osswald, T. (2017). Simulative Prediction of Fiber-Matrix Separation in Rib Filling During Compression Molding Using a Direct Fiber Simulation. Journal of Composites Science, 2(1), 2. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs2010002
Method for time-temperature-transformation diagrams using DSC data: Linseed aliphatic epoxy resin
Journal of Applied Polymer Science / Mar 10, 2014
Restrepo-Zapata, N. C., Osswald, T. A., & Hernández-Ortiz, J. P. (2014). Method for time-temperature-transformation diagrams using DSC data: Linseed aliphatic epoxy resin. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 131(15), n/a-n/a. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.40566
Transcrystalline interphases in natural fiber-PP composites: effect of coupling agent
Composite Interfaces / Jan 01, 2000
Sanadi, A. R., & Caulfield, D. F. (2000). Transcrystalline interphases in natural fiber-PP composites: effect of coupling agent. Composite Interfaces, 7(1), 31–43. https://doi.org/10.1163/156855400300183560
Thermal curing kinetics optimization of epoxy resin in Digital Light Synthesis
Additive Manufacturing / Mar 01, 2020
Redmann, A., Oehlmann, P., Scheffler, T., Kagermeier, L., & Osswald, T. A. (2020). Thermal curing kinetics optimization of epoxy resin in Digital Light Synthesis. Additive Manufacturing, 32, 101018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2019.101018
A strength tensor based failure criterion with stress interactions
Polymer Composites / Jan 05, 2017
Osswald, P. V., & Osswald, T. A. (2017). A strength tensor based failure criterion with stress interactions. Polymer Composites, 39(8), 2826–2834. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.24275
Influence of Pressure on Volume, Temperature and Crystallization of Thermoplastics during Polymer Processing
International Polymer Processing / Jul 01, 2011
Rudolph, N. M., Osswald, T. A., & Ehrenstein, G. W. (2011). Influence of Pressure on Volume, Temperature and Crystallization of Thermoplastics during Polymer Processing. International Polymer Processing, 26(3), 239–248. https://doi.org/10.3139/217.2417
Simulating Polymer Mixing Processes Using the Boundary Element Method
International Polymer Processing / Dec 01, 1992
Gramann, P. J., & Osswald, T. A. (1992). Simulating Polymer Mixing Processes Using the Boundary Element Method. International Polymer Processing, 7(4), 303–313. https://doi.org/10.3139/217.920303
Fabrication of hybrid composite T-joints by co-curing with 3D printed dual cure epoxy
Composites Part B: Engineering / Feb 01, 2020
Dahmen, V., Redmann, A. J., Austermann, J., Quintanilla, A. L., Mecham, S. J., & Osswald, T. A. (2020). Fabrication of hybrid composite T-joints by co-curing with 3D printed dual cure epoxy. Composites Part B: Engineering, 183, 107728. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.107728
Surface roughness of polyamide 12 parts manufactured using selective laser sintering
Polymer Testing / Dec 01, 2019
Petzold, S., Klett, J., Schauer, A., & Osswald, T. A. (2019). Surface roughness of polyamide 12 parts manufactured using selective laser sintering. Polymer Testing, 80, 106094. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2019.106094
Plastics Handbook
Plastics Handbook / Dec 04, 2018
Baur, E., Osswald, T. A., & Rudolph, N. (2018). Plastics Handbook. Plastics Handbook, I–XXI. https://doi.org/10.3139/9781569905609.fm
Method to account for the fiber orientation of the initial charge on the fiber orientation of finished part in compression molding simulation
Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing / Sep 01, 2017
Song, Y., Gandhi, U., Pérez, C., Osswald, T., Vallury, S., & Yang, A. (2017). Method to account for the fiber orientation of the initial charge on the fiber orientation of finished part in compression molding simulation. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 100, 244–254. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2017.05.021
Modeling Polymer Processes
Understanding Polymer Processing / Oct 01, 2010
Osswald, T. A. (2010). Modeling Polymer Processes. Understanding Polymer Processing, 207–279. https://doi.org/10.3139/9783446446038.009
1997 IEEE Annual Textile, Fiber and Film Industry Technical Conference
1997 IEEE Annual Textile, Fiber and Film Industry Technical Conference / Jan 01, 1997
1997 IEEE Annual Textile, Fiber and Film Industry Technical Conference. (1997). 1997 IEEE Annual Textile, Fiber and Film Industry Technical Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/texcon.1997.598523
Inhalt
HTM Journal of Heat Treatment and Materials / Dec 01, 1994
Inhalt. (1994). HTM Journal of Heat Treatment and Materials, 49(6), 361–361. https://doi.org/10.1515/htm-1994-490601
A thermo-viscoelastic approach for the characterization and modeling of the bending behavior of thermoplastic composites – Part II
Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing / May 01, 2017
Ropers, S., Sachs, U., Kardos, M., & Osswald, T. A. (2017). A thermo-viscoelastic approach for the characterization and modeling of the bending behavior of thermoplastic composites – Part II. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 96, 67–76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2017.02.007
Highly filled polymers for power passives packaging
2008 2nd Electronics Systemintegration Technology Conference / Sep 01, 2008
Egelkraut, S., Heinle, C., Eckardt, B., Kramer, P., Brocka, Z., Marz, M., Ryssel, H., & Ehrenstein, G. W. (2008). Highly filled polymers for power passives packaging. 2008 2nd Electronics Systemintegration Technology Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/estc.2008.4684382
Experimental and Numerical Study of Rhomboidal Mixing Sections
International Polymer Processing / Mar 01, 2000
Rios, A. C., Gramann, P. J., Osswald, T. A., Noriega, M. del P., & Estrada, O. A. (2000). Experimental and Numerical Study of Rhomboidal Mixing Sections. International Polymer Processing, 15(1), 12–19. https://doi.org/10.3139/217.1578
The effect of micromechanics models on mechanical property predictions for short fiber composites
Composite Structures / Jul 01, 2020
Zhao, J., Su, D.-X., Yi, J., Cheng, G., Turng, L.-S., & Osswald, T. (2020). The effect of micromechanics models on mechanical property predictions for short fiber composites. Composite Structures, 244, 112229. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.112229
Nozzle flow behavior of aluminum/polycarbonate composites in the material extrusion printing process
Journal of Applied Polymer Science / Nov 11, 2018
Zhang, X., Chen, L., Kowalski, C., Mulholland, T., & Osswald, T. A. (2018). Nozzle flow behavior of aluminum/polycarbonate composites in the material extrusion printing process. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 136(12), 47252. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.47252
Vulcanization of EPDM rubber compounds with and without blowing agents: Identification of reaction events and TTT-diagram using DSC data
Polymer Engineering & Science / Dec 17, 2014
Restrepo-Zapata, N. C., Osswald, T. A., & Hernández-Ortiz, J. P. (2014). Vulcanization of EPDM rubber compounds with and without blowing agents: Identification of reaction events and TTT-diagram using DSC data. Polymer Engineering & Science, 55(9), 2073–2088. https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.24049
Modeling the behavior of fiber suspensions in the molding of polymer composites
Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites / May 01, 2011
Londoño-Hurtado, A., Osswald, T. A., & Hernandez-Ortíz, J. P. (2011). Modeling the behavior of fiber suspensions in the molding of polymer composites. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 30(9), 781–790. https://doi.org/10.1177/0731684411400227
IN LINE MEASUREMENT OF THE POLYMER MELTING BEHAVIOR IN SINGLE SCREW EXTRUDERS
Journal of Polymer Engineering / Nov 01, 2004
Noriega, M. del P., Osswald, T. A., & Ferrier, N. (2004). IN LINE MEASUREMENT OF THE POLYMER MELTING BEHAVIOR IN SINGLE SCREW EXTRUDERS. Journal of Polymer Engineering, 24(6). https://doi.org/10.1515/polyeng.2004.24.6.557
A Finite Element Analysis of the Thermomechanical Behavior of Fiber Reinforced Composites
Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials / Apr 01, 1991
Osswald, T. A. (1991). A Finite Element Analysis of the Thermomechanical Behavior of Fiber Reinforced Composites. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 4(2), 173–189. https://doi.org/10.1177/089270579100400204
Expanding plastics recycling technologies: chemical aspects, technology status and challenges
Green Chemistry / Jan 01, 2022
Li, H., Aguirre-Villegas, H. A., Allen, R. D., Bai, X., Benson, C. H., Beckham, G. T., Bradshaw, S. L., Brown, J. L., Brown, R. C., Cecon, V. S., Curley, J. B., Curtzwiler, G. W., Dong, S., Gaddameedi, S., García, J. E., Hermans, I., Kim, M. S., Ma, J., Mark, L. O., … Huber, G. W. (2022). Expanding plastics recycling technologies: chemical aspects, technology status and challenges. Green Chemistry, 24(23), 8899–9002. https://doi.org/10.1039/d2gc02588d
Degree of cure of epoxy/acrylic photopolymers: Characterization with raman spectroscopy and a modified phenomenological model
Polymer Engineering & Science / Mar 27, 2017
Martin, B., Puentes, J., Wruck, L., & Osswald, T. A. (2017). Degree of cure of epoxy/acrylic photopolymers: Characterization with raman spectroscopy and a modified phenomenological model. Polymer Engineering & Science, 58(2), 228–237. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.24550
SIMULANDO LA INYECCIÓN DE PLÁSTICOS. NUEVAS FORMAS DE APRENDER LOS PROCESOS.
DYNA INGENIERIA E INDUSTRIA / Jan 01, 2012
MARTINEZ MUNETA, M. L., JUANES MÁRQUEZ, J. D., RODRIGUEZ VILLAGRÁ, M., & PEREZ GARCIA, J. M. (2012). SIMULANDO LA INYECCIÓN DE PLÁSTICOS. NUEVAS FORMAS DE APRENDER LOS PROCESOS. DYNA INGENIERIA E INDUSTRIA, 87(3), 671–678. https://doi.org/10.6036/4709
Fiber Orientation Effects in Fused Filament Fabrication of Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers
JOM / Jan 16, 2018
Mulholland, T., Goris, S., Boxleitner, J., Osswald, T. A., & Rudolph, N. (2018). Fiber Orientation Effects in Fused Filament Fabrication of Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers. JOM, 70(3), 298–302. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-017-2733-8
Angular upsampling of projection measurements in 3D computed tomography using a sparsity prior
2015 IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP) / Sep 01, 2015
Karimi, D., Ward, R., & Ford, N. (2015). Angular upsampling of projection measurements in 3D computed tomography using a sparsity prior. 2015 IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP). https://doi.org/10.1109/icip.2015.7351427
Development of a characterization approach for the sintering behavior of new thermoplastics for selective laser sintering
Physics Procedia / Jan 01, 2010
Drummer, D., Rietzel, D., & Kühnlein, F. (2010). Development of a characterization approach for the sintering behavior of new thermoplastics for selective laser sintering. Physics Procedia, 5, 533–542. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phpro.2010.08.081
An integrated model for statistical and vision monitoring in manufacturing transitions
Quality and Reliability Engineering International / Jan 01, 2003
Nembhard, H. B., Ferrier, N. J., Osswald, T. A., & Sanz-Uribe, J. R. (2003). An integrated model for statistical and vision monitoring in manufacturing transitions. Quality and Reliability Engineering International, 19(6), 461–476. https://doi.org/10.1002/qre.517
Generalized Newtonian Fluid (GNF) Models
Polymer Rheology / Nov 06, 2014
Osswald, T., & Rudolph, N. (2014). Generalized Newtonian Fluid (GNF) Models. Polymer Rheology, 59–99. https://doi.org/10.3139/9781569905234.003
Analysis of fiber damage mechanisms during processing of reinforced polymer melts
Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements / Jul 01, 2002
Hernandez, J. P., Raush, T., Rios, A., Strauss, S., & Osswald, T. A. (2002). Analysis of fiber damage mechanisms during processing of reinforced polymer melts. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 26(7), 621–628. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0955-7997(02)00018-8
Fibre Length Reduction in Natural Fibre-Reinforced Polymers during Compounding and Injection Moulding—Experiments Versus Numerical Prediction of Fibre Breakage
Journal of Composites Science / Mar 28, 2018
Albrecht, K., Osswald, T., Baur, E., Meier, T., Wartzack, S., & Müssig, J. (2018). Fibre Length Reduction in Natural Fibre-Reinforced Polymers during Compounding and Injection Moulding—Experiments Versus Numerical Prediction of Fibre Breakage. Journal of Composites Science, 2(2), 20. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs2020020
Technical Development of Multi-Resin Three-Dimensional Printer Using Bottom-Up Method
International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology / Dec 01, 2018
Jiang, C.-P. (2018). Technical Development of Multi-Resin Three-Dimensional Printer Using Bottom-Up Method. International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology, 8(4), 173–178. https://doi.org/10.5875/ausmt.v8i4.1840
Mechanical Response of Fiber-Filled Automotive Body Panels Manufactured with the Ku-FizzTM Microcellular Injection Molding Process
Polymers / Nov 14, 2022
Simon, S. A., Hain, J., Sracic, M. W., Tewani, H. R., Prabhakar, P., & Osswald, T. A. (2022). Mechanical Response of Fiber-Filled Automotive Body Panels Manufactured with the Ku-FizzTM Microcellular Injection Molding Process. Polymers, 14(22), 4916. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14224916
Manufacturing of a PET Filament from Recycled Material for Material Extrusion (MEX)
Recycling / Sep 20, 2022
Bustos Seibert, M., Mazzei Capote, G. A., Gruber, M., Volk, W., & Osswald, T. A. (2022). Manufacturing of a PET Filament from Recycled Material for Material Extrusion (MEX). Recycling, 7(5), 69. https://doi.org/10.3390/recycling7050069
Polymer composites: Additive manufacturing of composites
Polymer Composites / May 04, 2022
Osswald, T. A., Jack, D., & Thompson, M. S. (2022). Polymer composites: Additive manufacturing of composites. Polymer Composites, 43(6), 3496–3497. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.26631
Natural Rubber Blend Optimization via Data-Driven Modeling: The Implementation for Reverse Engineering
Polymers / May 31, 2022
Román, A. J., Qin, S., Rodríguez, J. C., González, L. D., Zavala, V. M., & Osswald, T. A. (2022). Natural Rubber Blend Optimization via Data-Driven Modeling: The Implementation for Reverse Engineering. Polymers, 14(11), 2262. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14112262
Underwater ultrasonic topological waveguides by metal additive manufacturing
Applied Physics Letters / Apr 04, 2022
Wang, M. Y., Thevamaran, M., Mattei, M. S., Hacha, B. G., Mazzei Capote, G. A., Yu, Z., Osswald, T., Goldsmith, R. H., Thoma, D. J., & Ma, C. (2022). Underwater ultrasonic topological waveguides by metal additive manufacturing. Applied Physics Letters, 120(14), 141702. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0086951
Compounding a High-Permittivity Thermoplastic Material and Its Applicability in Manufacturing of Microwave Photonic Crystals
Materials / Mar 28, 2022
Mazzei Capote, G. A., Montoya-Ospina, M. C., Liu, Z., Mattei, M. S., Liu, B., Delgado, A. P., Yu, Z., Goldsmith, R. H., & Osswald, T. A. (2022). Compounding a High-Permittivity Thermoplastic Material and Its Applicability in Manufacturing of Microwave Photonic Crystals. Materials, 15(7), 2492. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15072492
Targeted Temperature Manipulation and Analysis of the Influence on Mechanical Properties in Large-Scale Extrusion Additive Manufacturing
Applied Sciences / Mar 15, 2022
Tagscherer, N., Osswald, T. A., & Drechsler, K. (2022). Targeted Temperature Manipulation and Analysis of the Influence on Mechanical Properties in Large-Scale Extrusion Additive Manufacturing. Applied Sciences, 12(6), 2998. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12062998
Melt Conveying in Single-Screw Extruders: Modeling and Simulation
Polymers / Feb 23, 2022
Marschik, C., Roland, W., & Osswald, T. A. (2022). Melt Conveying in Single-Screw Extruders: Modeling and Simulation. Polymers, 14(5), 875. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14050875
Experimental Investigation of In-Plane Shear Behaviour of Thermoplastic Fibre-Reinforced Composites under Thermoforming Process Conditions
Journal of Composites Science / Sep 15, 2021
Pyatov, N., Natarajan, H. K., & Osswald, T. A. (2021). Experimental Investigation of In-Plane Shear Behaviour of Thermoplastic Fibre-Reinforced Composites under Thermoforming Process Conditions. Journal of Composites Science, 5(9), 248. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs5090248
High-force dynamic mechanical analysis of composite sandwich panels for aerospace structures
Composites Part C: Open Access / Jul 01, 2021
Redmann, A., Montoya-Ospina, M. C., Karl, R., Rudolph, N., & Osswald, T. A. (2021). High-force dynamic mechanical analysis of composite sandwich panels for aerospace structures. Composites Part C: Open Access, 5, 100136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcomc.2021.100136
Novel modeling approach for fiber breakage during molding of long fiber-reinforced thermoplastics
Physics of Fluids / Jul 01, 2021
Bechara, A., Goris, S., Yanev, A., Brands, D., & Osswald, T. (2021). Novel modeling approach for fiber breakage during molding of long fiber-reinforced thermoplastics. Physics of Fluids, 33(7), 073318. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0058693
Data enriched lubrication force modeling for a mechanistic fiber simulation of short fiber-reinforced thermoplastics
Physics of Fluids / May 01, 2021
Kugler, S. K., Bechara, A., Perez, H., Cruz, C., Kech, A., & Osswald, T. A. (2021). Data enriched lubrication force modeling for a mechanistic fiber simulation of short fiber-reinforced thermoplastics. Physics of Fluids, 33(5), 053107. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0049641
Editorial for the Special Issue on Discontinuous Fiber Composites, Volume II
Journal of Composites Science / Mar 05, 2021
Kuhn, C., & Osswald, T. A. (2021). Editorial for the Special Issue on Discontinuous Fiber Composites, Volume II. Journal of Composites Science, 5(3), 71. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs5030071
Evaluation of Single-Lap and Block Shear Test Methods in Adhesively Bonded Composite Joints
Journal of Composites Science / Jan 15, 2021
Redmann, A., Damodaran, V., Tischer, F., Prabhakar, P., & Osswald, T. A. (2021). Evaluation of Single-Lap and Block Shear Test Methods in Adhesively Bonded Composite Joints. Journal of Composites Science, 5(1), 27. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs5010027
Comparative Analysis of the Impact of Additively Manufactured Polymer Tools on the Fiber Configuration of Injection Molded Long-Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastics
Journal of Composites Science / Sep 15, 2020
Knorr, L., Setter, R., Rietzel, D., Wudy, K., & Osswald, T. (2020). Comparative Analysis of the Impact of Additively Manufactured Polymer Tools on the Fiber Configuration of Injection Molded Long-Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastics. Journal of Composites Science, 4(3), 136. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs4030136
Validation of Fiber Breakage in Simple Shear Flow with Direct Fiber Simulation
Journal of Composites Science / Sep 10, 2020
Chang, T.-C., Bechara Senior, A., Celik, H., Brands, D., Yanev, A., & Osswald, T. (2020). Validation of Fiber Breakage in Simple Shear Flow with Direct Fiber Simulation. Journal of Composites Science, 4(3), 134. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs4030134
Significance of Model Parameter Variations in the pARD-RSC Model
Journal of Composites Science / Aug 07, 2020
Kech, A., Kugler, S., & Osswald, T. (2020). Significance of Model Parameter Variations in the pARD-RSC Model. Journal of Composites Science, 4(3), 109. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs4030109
Measuring Fiber Length in the Core and Shell Regions of Injection Molded Long Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Plaques
Journal of Composites Science / Jul 31, 2020
Senior, A. B., & Osswald, T. (2020). Measuring Fiber Length in the Core and Shell Regions of Injection Molded Long Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Plaques. Journal of Composites Science, 4(3), 104. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs4030104
A Flow-Dependent Fiber Orientation Model
Journal of Composites Science / Jul 22, 2020
Kugler, S. K., Dey, A. P., Saad, S., Cruz, C., Kech, A., & Osswald, T. (2020). A Flow-Dependent Fiber Orientation Model. Journal of Composites Science, 4(3), 96. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs4030096
Macroscopic fiber orientation model evaluation for concentrated short fiber reinforced polymers in comparison to experimental data
Polymer Composites / Mar 10, 2020
Kugler, S. K., Lambert, G. M., Cruz, C., Kech, A., Osswald, T. A., & Baird, D. G. (2020). Macroscopic fiber orientation model evaluation for concentrated short fiber reinforced polymers in comparison to experimental data. Polymer Composites, 41(7), 2542–2556. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.25553
Fiber Orientation Predictions—A Review of Existing Models
Journal of Composites Science / Jun 08, 2020
Kugler, S. K., Kech, A., Cruz, C., & Osswald, T. (2020). Fiber Orientation Predictions—A Review of Existing Models. Journal of Composites Science, 4(2), 69. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs4020069
Experimental Validation of a Direct Fiber Model for Orientation Prediction
Journal of Composites Science / May 25, 2020
Simon, S. A., Bechara Senior, A., & Osswald, T. (2020). Experimental Validation of a Direct Fiber Model for Orientation Prediction. Journal of Composites Science, 4(2), 59. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs4020059
Experimental study of particle migration in polymer processing
Polymer Composites / Oct 17, 2018
Colón Quintana, J. L., Heckner, T., Chrupala, A., Pollock, J., Goris, S., & Osswald, T. (2018). Experimental study of particle migration in polymer processing. Polymer Composites, 40(6), 2165–2177. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.25018
Fiber-Reinforced Composite Sandwich Structures by Co-Curing with Additive Manufactured Epoxy Lattices
Journal of Composites Science / May 16, 2019
Austermann, J., Redmann, A. J., Dahmen, V., Quintanilla, A. L., Mecham, S. J., & Osswald, T. A. (2019). Fiber-Reinforced Composite Sandwich Structures by Co-Curing with Additive Manufactured Epoxy Lattices. Journal of Composites Science, 3(2), 53. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs3020053
Validating a Failure Surface Developed for ABS Fused Filament Fabrication Parts through Complex Loading Experiments
Journal of Composites Science / May 10, 2019
Mazzei Capote, G. A., Redmann, A., & Osswald, T. A. (2019). Validating a Failure Surface Developed for ABS Fused Filament Fabrication Parts through Complex Loading Experiments. Journal of Composites Science, 3(2), 49. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs3020049
Editorial for the Special Issue on Discontinuous Fiber Composites
Journal of Composites Science / Oct 23, 2018
Osswald, T. (2018). Editorial for the Special Issue on Discontinuous Fiber Composites. Journal of Composites Science, 2(4), 63. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs2040063
Prediction of vortex height from mechanical mixing in metal matrix nanocomposite processing by means of dimensional analysis and scaling
Journal of Manufacturing Processes / Apr 01, 2014
García-Rodríguez, S., Puentes, J., Li, X. C., & Osswald, T. A. (2014). Prediction of vortex height from mechanical mixing in metal matrix nanocomposite processing by means of dimensional analysis and scaling. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 16(2), 212–217. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2013.12.001
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
PhD, Mechanical Engineering / January, 1987
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
M.S., Mechanical Engineering / May, 1982
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
B.S., Mechanical Engineering / May, 1981
Experience
University of Wisconsin Madison
Professor / August, 1989 — Present
Rheinisch Westfalische Technische Hochschule Aachen
Humboldt Fellow / February, 1987 — June, 1989
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