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The Science Seminar Series: November 18, 2004
Application of Engineering Methods in Manufacturing of Paper Products and Biomechanics.
Dr. Barry Hojjatie
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA, 31698
Place: Powell Hall
Time: 4:00 -5:00pm
The seminar is a two part presentation. In the first part, manufacturing and end-use-application of paper materials will be discussed. Emphasis will be given on application of engineering techniques to characterize physical and mechanical properties of paper. Pulp and paper industry is a vital component of the Georgia’s economy. This industry represents more than 10% of Georgia’s total manufacturing workforce. In the second part application of engineering methods for strengthening of dental ceramic restorations such as crowns and bridges will be presented. Both paper and ceramic materials exhibit viscoelastic behavior, paper changes its dimensions under the influence of moisture, and ceramic materials in presence of high temperature. These dimensional instability problems in paper may be responsible for difficulties in printing and copying, and in dental restorations associated with premature failure of crowns and bridges.