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Dr. Erol Sancaktar

Professor of Polymer Engineering,
Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering

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Selected Publications

Books Edited

16. 18 th Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention Conference, section in ASME DETC 2005 Proceedings CD-ROM, ASME Book No. I733D2, ISBN 0-7918-3766-1, ASME New York (2005).

15. Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention, section in ASME IMECE 2004 Proceedings CD-ROM, Vol. 2, ASME Book No. G1223D, ISBN 0-7918-4179-0, ASME New York (2004).

14. Failure Analysis/Prevention, Reliability Issues, section in ASME IMECE 2003 Proceedings CD-ROM, Vol. 2, ASME Book No. H1251D, ISBN 0-7918-4664-4, ASME New York (2003).

13. 17 th Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention Conference, section in ASME DETC 2003 Proceedings CD-ROM, ASME Book No. I668CD, ISBN 0-7918-3698-3, ASME New York (2003).

12. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Division-2002 , ASME Book No. I00592, ISBN 0-7918-3628-2, ASME New York (2002) (with I. Haque, M. El Gindy, A. C. J. Luo and E. C. Feldy).

11. Reliability Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention, section in ASME IMECE 2002 Proceedings CD-ROM, Vol. 2, ASME Book No. G1186D, ISBN 0-7918-1692-3, ASME New York (2002).

10. Threaded and Riveted Connections, Design Issues, Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention, section in ASME IMECE 2001 Proceedings CD-ROM, Vol. 2, ASME Book No. H1229D, ISBN 0-7918-1942-6, ASME New York (2001).

9. Threaded and Riveted Connections, Design Issues, Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention, ASME Book No. I00539, ISBN 0-7918-3571-5, ASME New York (2001).

8. Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention Issues, ASME Book No. H01219, ISBN 0-7918-1932-9, ASME New York (2000).

7. Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention Issues in Adhesive and Bolted Connections, Composite Components, ASME Book No. G01153, ISBN 0-7918-1659-1, ASME New York (1999).

6. Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention Aspects of Adhesive and Bolted Joints, Rubber Components, Composite Springs, ASME Book No. G01102, ISBN 0-7918-1607-9, ASME New York (1998).

5. Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention Issues in Adhesively Bonded and Bolted Joints, Composites Design, ASME Book No. HO1128, ISBN 0-7918-1847-0, ASME New York (1997).

4. Reliability, Stress Analysis , and Failure Prevention Issues in Fastening,Joining, Composite and Smart Structures, Numerical and FEA Methods, Risk Minimization, ASME Book No. G01041, ISBN 0-7918-1546-3, ASME New York (1996) (with S. Jahanian).

3. Reliability, Stress Analysis and Failure Prevention Issues in Emerging Technologies and Materials , ASME Book No. H01035, ISBN 0-7918-1763-6, ASME, New York (1995).

2. Guest Editor, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology Special Issue: Fracture Aspects of Adhesive Joints Vol. 9, No. 2 (1995).

1. Reliability, Stress Analysis and Failure Prevention Aspects of Composite And Active Materials, ASME Book No. G00942, ISBN 0‑7918‑1447‑5, ASME, New York (1994) (with J. S. Lee).

Refereed Journal Articles

68. Sancaktar, E., Rajput, P and Khanolkar, A., “ Correlation of Silver Migration to the Pull out Strength of Silver Wire Embedded In an Adhesive Matrix” IEEE Transactions on Components and Packaging Technologies, (to appear).

67. Sancaktar, E. Negandhi, N. and Adwani, S., “Evaluation of Processing Effects in Injection Molded Amorphous and Crystalline Thermoplastics Using Excimer Laser” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, (to appear).

66. Gomatam, R. and Sancaktar, E., “ The Effects of Stress State, Loading Frequency, and Cyclic Waveforms on the Fatigue Behavior of Silver-Filled Electronically Conductive Adhesive Joints ” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 19 , (to appear).

65. Gomatam, R. and Sancaktar, E., “A Novel Cumulative Fatigue Damage Model for Electronically Conductive Adhesive Joints under Variable Loading” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 19 , (to appear).

64. Gomatam, R. and Sancaktar, E., “ A Comprehensive Fatigue Life PredictiveModel for Electronically Conductive Adhesive Joints under Constant-Cycle Loading ” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 19 , (to appear).

63. Sancaktar, E. and Lu, H., “The Effects of Excimer Laser Irradiation at 248 nm on the Surface Mass Loss and Thermal Properties of PS, ABS, PA6, and PC Polymers” Journal of Applied Polymer Science 99, pp.1024-1037 (2006) .

62. Gomatam, R. and Sancaktar, E., “Effects of Various Adherend Surface Treatments on Fatigue Behavior of Joints Bonded with a Silver-Filled Electronically Conductive Adhesive” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 19 , pp. 659-678 (2005).

61. Gomatam, R. and Sancaktar, E., “Fatigue and Failure Behaviors of Silver-Filled Electronically Conductive Adhesive Joints Subjected to Elevated Humidity” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 18 , pp. 1833-1848 (2004).

60. Sancaktar, E. and Walker, E., “Effects of Calcium Carbonate, Talc, Mica, and Glass Fiber Fillers on Ultrasonic Weld Strength of Polypropylene” Journal of Applied Polymer Science 94, pp. 1986-1998 (2004).

59. Gomatam, R. and Sancaktar, E., “The Interrelationships Between Electronically Conductive Adhesive Formulations, Substrate and Filler Surface Properties, Bonding, and Joint Performance. Part II: The Effects of Bonding Pressure” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 18 , pp. 1245-1262 (2004).

58. Gomatam, R. and Sancaktar, E., “The Interrelationships Between Electronically Conductive Adhesive Formulations, Substrate and Filler Surface Properties, and Joint Performance. Part I: The Effects of Adhesive Thickness” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 18 , pp. 1225-1244 (2004).

57. Gomatam, R. and Sancaktar, E., “Fatigue and Failure Behavior of Silver-Filled Electronically Conductive Adhesive Joints Subjected to Elevated Temperatures” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 18 , pp. 849-881 (2004).

56. Gomatam, R. and Sancaktar, E., “ Dynamic Fatigue and Failure Behavior of Silver-Filled Electronically Conductive Adhesive Joints at Ambient Environmental Conditions” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 18 , pp. 731-750 (2004).

55. Sancaktar, E. and Garza-Lopez, T. E., “Evaluation of Pressure Sensitive Tape Adhesion and Backing Directionality by Excimer Laser Methods” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 18 , pp. 69-86 (2004).

54. Lyuksyutov, S. F., Vaia, R. A., Paramonov, P. B., Juhl, S., Waterhouse, L., Ralich, R. M., Sigalov, G. and Sancaktar, E., “Electrostatic Nanolithography in Polymers Using Atomic Force Microscopy” Nature Materials 2, pp. 468-472 (2003). 53. Sancaktar, E. and Liu, C., “Use of Polymeric Emeraldine Salt for Conductive Adhesive Applications” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 17 , pp. 1265-1282 (2003).

52. Ma, W., Gomatam, R. and Sancaktar, E., "A Novel Mathematical Procedure to Evaluate the Effects of Surface Topography on the Interfacial State of Stress. Part II. Verification of the Method for Scarf Interfaces" Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 17, pp. 831-846 (2003).

 51. Sancaktar, E. and Nirantar, P., “Increasing Strength of Single Lap Joints of Metal Adherends by Taper Minimization” Journal of Adhesion Science andTechnology 17 , pp. 655-675 (2003).

50. Sancaktar, E. and Khanolkar, A., "Effect of Interfacial Weight Loss by Silver Migration on the Pullout Strength of Silver Wire Embedded in an Adhesive Matrix" Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 15 , pp. 1221-1245 (2001).

49. Ma, W., Gomatam, R., Fong, R. and Sancaktar, E., "A Novel Mathematical Procedure to Evaluate the Effects of Surface Topography on the Interfacial State of Stress. Part I. Verification of the Method for Flat Surfaces" Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 15, pp. 1533-1558 (2001).

48. Sancaktar, E., Gomatam, R., “A Study on the Effects of Surface Roughness on the Strength of Single Lap Joints” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 15, pp. 97-117 (2001).

47. Sancaktar, E. and Simmons, S. R., "Optimization of Adhesively Bonded Single Lap Joints by Adherend Notching" Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 14, pp. 1363-1404 (2000).

46. Sancaktar, E. and Kumar, S., "Selective Use of Rubber Toughening to Optimize Lap Joint Strength" Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 14, pp. 1265-1296 (2000).

45. Yildirim, V., Sancaktar, E., “Linear Free Vibration Analysis of Cross-ply Laminated Cylindrical Helical Springs" International Journal of Mechanical Sciences 6, pp. 1153-1169 (2000).

 44. Yildirim, V., Sancaktar, E., and Kiral, E., "The Effect of the Longitudinal to Transverse Moduli Ratio on the Natural Frequencies of Symmetric Cross-ply Laminated Cylindrical Helical Springs" Journal of Mechanical Design 121, pp. 634-639 (1999).

43. Sancaktar, E., Dilsiz, N., “Thickness Dependent Conduction Behavior of Various Particles for Conductive Adhesive Applications” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 13, pp. 763-771 (1999).

42. Sancaktar, E., Dilsiz, N., “Pressure Dependent Conduction Behavior ofVarious Particles for Conductive Adhesive Applications” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 13, pp. 679-693 (1999).

41. Yildirim, V., Sancaktar, E. and Kiral, E., “Comparison of the In-plane Natural Frequencies of Symmetric Cross-ply Laminated Beams Based on the Bernoulli Euler and Timoshenko Beam Theories” Journal of Applied Mechanics 66, pp. 410-417 (1999).

40. Yildirim, V., Sancaktar, E., and Kiral, E., “Free Vibration Analysis of Symmetric Cross-ply Laminated Composite Beams with the Help of the Transfer Matrix Approach” Communications in Numerical Methods in Engineering 15, pp. 651-660 (1999).

39. Sancaktar, E., Gratton, M., “Design, Analysis, and Optimization of Composite Leaf Springs for Light Vehicle Applications” Composite Structures 44, pp. 195-204 (1999).

38. Sancaktar, E., Narayan, K., “Substrate Volume and Stress Gradient Concepts in Mechanical Adhesion: Analysis of Single Straight Sections” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 13, pp.237-271 (1999).

37. Sancaktar, E., “Polymer Adhesion by Ultrasonic Welding” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 13, pp. 179-201 (1999).

36. Dilsiz, N., Partch, R., Matijevic’ E., and Sancaktar, E., “Silver Coating of Spindle- and Filament- Type Magnetic Particles for Conductive AdhesiveApplications” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 11, pp. 1105-1118(1997).

 35. Sancaktar, E., Dilsiz, N., "Anisotropic Alignment of Nickel Particles in Magnetic Field for Electronically Conductive adhesives" Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 11, pp. 155-166 (1997).

34. Sancaktar, E., “Recent Approaches in Constitutive Behavior and Testing of Structural Adhesives” Applied Mechanics Reviews 49, pp. S128-S138 (1996).

33. Sancaktar, E., Wei, Y., "The Effect of Pressure on the Initial Establishment of Conductive Paths in Electronically Conductive Adhesives" Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 10, pp. 1221-1235 (1996).

32. Wei, Y., Sancaktar, E., "Dependence of Electric Conduction on Film Thickness of Conductive Adhesives: Modeling, Computer Simulation, and Experiment" Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 10, pp. 1199-1219 (1996).

31. Sancaktar, E., West, M. and Miner, K., "Composite Design Methodology: Design of Composite Trails for the U.S. Army's M198 Howitzer, A Case Study" Transactions of the ASME, Journal of Mechanical Design 118, pp. 286-293 (1996).

30. Sancaktar, E., Wei, Y., and Gaynes, M. A., "Conduction Efficiency and Strength of Electronically Conductive Adhesive Joints" Journal of Adhesion 56, pp. 229-246 (1996).

29. Sancaktar, E., Lipshitz, H., Babu, S. V., Zhang, E., D'Couto, G. C., "The Effects of Laser Radiation at 248 nm on the Surface Characteristics and Joint Properties of Aluminum Adherends" Journal of Adhesion 50, pp. 103‑133 (1995).

28. Sancaktar, E., "Fracture Aspects of Adhesive Joints: Material, Fatigue, Interphase and Stress Concentration Considerations" Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 9, pp.119‑142 (1995).

27. Sancaktar, E., and Beachtle, D., "The Effect of Stress Whitening on Moisture Diffusion in Thermosetting Polymers" Journal of Adhesion 42, pp. 65‑85 (1993).

26. Sancaktar, E., "An Analysis of the Curling Phenomenon in Viscoelastic Bimaterial Strips" Journal of Adhesion 40, pp. 175‑187 (1993).

25. Sancaktar, E., Ma, W., and Yurgartis, S. W., "Electric Resistive Heat Curing of the Fiber‑Matrix Interphase in Graphite/Epoxy Composites" Transactions of the ASME, Journal of Mechanical Design 115, pp. 53‑60 (1993).

24. Sancaktar, E., Turgut, A., and Guo, F., "Viscoelastic and Processing Effects on the Fiber‑Matrix Interphase Strength Part I: The Effects of Loading Rate, Test Temperature, Fiber Sizing, and Global Strain Level" Journal of Adhesion 38, pp. 89‑109 (1992).

23. Turgut, A., and Sancaktar, E., "Viscoelastic and Processing Effects on the Fiber‑Matrix Interphase Strength Part II: The Effects of Cure Temperature‑Time and Curing Agent Content" Journal of Adhesion 38, pp. 111‑129 (1992).

22. Sancaktar, E., and Ma, W., "Viscoelastic and Processing Effects on the Fiber‑Matrix Interphase Strength Part III: The Effects of Postcure" Journal of Adhesion 38, pp. 131‑151 (1992).

21. Sancaktar, E., "A Comparison of Linear with Nonlinear Viscoelastic Solutions for Shear Stress Concentration in Double Lap Joints" Journal of Adhesion 34, pp. 211‑220 (1991).

20. Sancaktar, E., and, Zhang, P., "Nonlinear Viscoelastic Modeling of the Fiber‑Matrix Interphase in Composite Materials," Transactions of the ASME, Journal of Mechanical Design 112, pp. 605‑619 (1990).

19. Jozavi, H., and, Sancaktar, E., "The Effects of Cure Conditions on the Relaxation Behavior of Thermosetting Adhesives," Journal of Adhesion 29, pp. 233‑244 (1989).

18. Jozavi, H., and, Sancaktar, E., "The Effects of Cure Temperature and Time on the Stress‑Whitening Behavior of Structural Adhesives. Part II. Analysis of Fractographic Data," Journal of Adhesion 27, pp. 159‑174 (1989).

17. Jozavi, H., and, Sancaktar, E., "The Effects of Cure Temperature and Time on the Stress‑Whitening Behavior of Structural Adhesives. Part I. Analysis of Bulk Tensile Data," Journal of Adhesion 27, pp. 143‑157 (1989).

16. Jozavi, H., Dupuis, C.W., and, Sancaktar, E., "Investigation of Fracture Behavior of a Composite Crack Arrestor," Journal of Composite Materials 22, pp.427‑446 (1988).

15. Jozavi, H., and, Sancaktar, E., "Linking Cure Process to Adhesive Bulk Strength by Differential Thermal Analysis," Journal of Adhesion 25, pp. 185‑201 (1988).

14. Sancaktar, E., Jozavi, H., Baldwin, J., and Tang, J., "Elastoplastic Fracture Behavior of Structural Adhesives Under Monotonic Loading," Journal of Adhesion 23, pp.233‑262 (1987).

13. Sancaktar, E., "Constitutive Behavior and Testing of Structural Adhesives," invited paper, Applied Mechanics Reviews 40, pp. 1393‑1402 (1987).

12. Sancaktar, E., Jozavi, H., El‑Mahallawy, A.H., Cenci, N., "Application and Limitations of the Flexural Creep Test for Polymeric Materials," Polymer Testing 7, pp.39‑58 (1987).

11. Sancaktar, E. and Dembosky, S.K., "The Effects of Molecular Weight on the Single Lap Shear Creep and Constant Strain Rate Behavior of Thermoplastic Polyimidesulfone Adhesive," Journal of Adhesion 19, pp. 287‑308 (1986).

10. Sancaktar, E. "Material Characterization of Structural Adhesives in the Lap Shear Mode," International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives 5, pp. 66‑68 (1985).

9. Sancaktar, E. and Schenck, S.C., "Material Characterization of Structural Adhesives in the Lap Shear Mode, Part II: Temperature Dependent Delayed Failure," ACS, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry‑Product Research and Development 24, pp. 257‑263 (1985).

8. Jozavi, H. and Sancaktar, E. "The Effects of Cure Time and Temperature on the Bulk Fracture Energy of a Structural Adhesive," Journal of Adhesion 18, pp. 25‑48 (1985).

7. Sancaktar, E., "Bulk Shear Testing of Solid Film Adhesives with Symmetric Rail Shear Test Specimen," Experimental Techniques 8, No. 7, pp. 27‑30 (1984).

6. Sancaktar, E., Schenck, S.C. and Padgilwar, S., "Material Characterization of Structural Adhesives in the Lap Shear Mode, Part I: The Effects of Rate," invited paper, ACS Industrial and Engineering Chemistry‑Product Research and Development 23, pp. 426‑434 (1984).

5. Sancaktar, E., Jozavi, H. and Klein, R.M., "The Effects of Cure Temperature and Time on the Bulk Tensile Properties of a Structural Adhesive," Journal of Adhesion 15, pp. 241‑264 (1983).

4. Sancaktar, E. and Padgilwar, S., "The Effects of Inherent Flaws on the Time and Rate Dependent Failure of Adhesively Bonded Joints," Transactions of the ASME, Journal of Mechanical Design 104, pp. 643‑650 (1982).

3. Sancaktar, E., "Non‑destructive Examination of Adhesive Bonds with Neutron Radiography," International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives 1, pp. 329‑330 (1981).

2. Sancaktar, E., Parkinson, T. F., and Brinson, H. F., "Neutron Radiography for Defect Detection in Adhesively Bonded Joints" Experimental Techniques 6, No.1, pp.14‑15 (1982).

1. Sancaktar, E. and Lawry, P., "A Photoelastic Study of the Stress Distribution in Adhesively Bonded Joints with Prebent Adherends" Journal of Adhesion 11, pp. 233‑241 (1980).

Articles in Trade Journals

2- Garza-Lopez, T. E., Sancaktar, E. and Mittal, K. L., “Excimer Lasers: How They Work and Ablate” Vacuum Technology & Coating 3, No. 5, pp. 52-59, (2002).

1- Sancaktar, E., Jozavi, H., "An Engineering Design Method can Predict Tape Wrinkles" Pipe Line Industry 68, No. 3, pp. 45‑49 (1988).

Refereed Articles in Books

19. Sancaktar, E. and Lu, H., “The Effects of Excimer Laser Irradiation on the Surface Morphology and Self-Adhesion Properties of some Engineering Polymers as Evaluated by Ultrasonic Welding”, Polymer Surface Modification: Relevance to Adhesion Vol. 3, K. L. Mittal (Ed.), pp. 183-242, VSP , Utrecht, The Netherlands (2004).

18. Sancaktar, E. and Sunthonpagasit, N., “Surface Modification of Polypropylene for Improved Adhesion”, Proceedings of the Polymer Surface Modification: Relevance to Adhesion Vol. 3, K. L. Mittal (Ed.), pp. 285-324, VSP , Utrecht, The Netherlands (2004).

17. Lyuksyutov, S. F., Sancaktar, E., Sigalov, G., Paramanov, P. and Kim, J. “A Novel Approach Based on Scanning Probe Microscopy for Nanolithography in Polymer Films”, Proceedings of the Polymer Surface Modification: Relevance to Adhesion Vol. 3, K. L. Mittal (Ed.), pp. 417-433, VSP, Utrecht, The Netherlands 2004).

16. Sancaktar, E., Gomatam, R., “ The Effects of Surface Modification of Steel on Wettability and Joint Strength,” Adhesive Joints: Formation, Characteristics and Testing, Vol. 2 , K. L. Mittal (Ed.), pp. 61-78, VSP, Utrecht, The Netherlands (2002).

15. Sancaktar, E. and Shah, N., “Design of Filament-Wound Polymer-Matrix Composite Shield for Jet Engine Fan Blade Containment” Durability Analysis of Composite Systems , Y. Miyano, A. H. Cardon, K. L. Reifsnider, H. Fukuda and S. Ogihara (Eds.), pp. 71-77, A. A. Balkema Publishers , Lisse, The Netherlands (2002).

14. Sancaktar, E. and Gowrishankar, S., “Design and Testing of Composite Cylindrical Helical Springs” Durability Analysis of Composite Systems , Y. Miyano, A. H. Cardon, K. L. Reifsnider, H. Fukuda and S. Ogihara (Eds.), pp. 361-367, A. A. Balkema Publishers , Lisse, The Netherlands (2002).

13. Sancaktar, E., “Mixed-Mode Fatigue Failure in Structural Adhesives,” Fatigue and Fracture: 29 th Volume, ASTM STP 1332, T. L. Panontin and S. D. Sheppard, (Eds.), pp. 764-785, American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, PA (1999).

12. Sancaktar, E., Wei, Y., "Electronically Conductive Adhesives: Conduction Mechanisms, Mechanical Behavior and Durability" Mittal Festschrift on Adhesion Science and Technology, W. J. van Ooij and H. Anderson (Eds.), pp. 509-529, VSP, Utrecht, The Netherlands (1998).

11. Sancaktar, E., “Testing and Analysis for Durability of Adhesively Bonded Joints under Static and Dynamic Fatigue Conditions” Mechanical Behaviour of Adhesively Bonded Joints, R. D. Adams, S. Aivazzadeh, A. H. Cardon, A. Rigolot (Eds.) pp. 21-31, Editions Pluralis Paris (1997).

10. Sancaktar, E., and Zhang, E., "Excimer Laser Ablation of Aluminum Surfaces Under Surface Plasma Condition" Heat and Mass Transfer Under Plasma Conditions, P. Fauchais (Ed.) pp.369-378, Begell House New York (1995).

9. Sancaktar, E., "Nonlinear Viscoelastic Behavior of the Fiber‑Matrix Interphase: Theory and Experiment" Mechanical Identification of Composites, A. Vautrin and H. Sol (Ed.) pp. 295‑302, Elsevier Science Publishers Barking, U.K. (1991).

8. Sancaktar, E., "Adhesives & Sealants, Design: Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics" Engineered Materials Handbook Volume 3: Adhesives and Sealants, H. F. Brinson, Technical Chairman, pp. 501‑520 ASM International, Materials Park Ohio (1990).

7. Sancaktar, E., "Adhesives & Sealants, Testing and Analysis: Static and Dynamic Fatigue Testing" Engineered Materials Handbook Volume 3: Adhesives and Sealants, H. F. Brinson, Technical Chairman, pp. 349‑372 ASM International, Materials Park Ohio (1990).

6. Jozavi, H., Sancaktar, E., "The Effects of Cure Conditions on the Relaxation Behavior of Thermosetting Adhesives" The Science and Technology of Adhesive Bonding, L. H. Sharpe and S. E. Wentworth (Ed.) pp. 233‑244, Gordon and Breach Science Publishers, New York (1990).

5. Sancaktar, E., Jozavi, H., Baldwin, J., and Tang, J., "Elastoplastic Fracture Behavior of Structural Adhesives Under Monotonic Loading" Adhesion International 1987, L. H. Sharpe (Ed.) pp. 695‑724, Gordon and Breach Science Publishers, New York (1988).

4. Sancaktar, E., "Elastoplastic Fracture Behavior of Structural Adhesives," Mechanical Behaviour of Adhesive Joints, G. Verchery and A.H. Cardon (Ed.) pp. 351‑362, Editors Pluralis, Paris (1987).

3. Sancaktar, E., "Mechanical Behavior of Solid Film Adhesives with Scrim Carrier Cloth," Modulated Structure Materials, NATO ASI series, Series E: Applied Sciences, No. 83, T. Tsalakos (Rd.) pp. 567‑582, Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, Boston (1984).

2. Dwight, D.W., Sancaktar, E. and Brinson, H.F., "Failure Characterization of a Structural Adhesive," Polymer Science and Technology Series, Vol. 12‑A, Adhesion and Adsorption of Polymers, L.H. Lee (Ed.) pp. l4l‑l64, Plenum Press, New York (l980).

1. Sancaktar, E. and Brinson, H.F., "The Viscoelastic Shear Behavior of a Structural Adhesive," Polymer Science and Technology series, Vol. 12‑A, Adhesion and Adsorption of Polymers, L.H. Lee (Ed.) pp. 279‑300, Plenum Press, New York (1980).

Publications in Conference Proceedings

85. Sancaktar E. and Kuznicki, J., “Stress-Dependent Water Uptake Behavior of Clay Reinforced Nanocomposite Epoxy” Proceedings of the 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition on CD-ROM, Reliability, Failure Prevention, and Stress Analysis, E. Sancaktar (Ed.), paper IMECE2005-80549 (5 pages) (2005).

84. Sancaktar, E. and Aussawasathien, D., “ Improving Volume Resistivity of Epoxy Nanocomposites Using Electrospun Polyacrylonitrile-Based Carbon Nanofibers and Their Silver Modification” Proceedings of the 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition on CD-ROM, Reliability, Failure Prevention, and Stress Analysis, E. Sancaktar (Ed.), paper IMECE2005-80576 (5 pages) (2005).

83. Sancaktar, E. and Kim, J.-D., Calculation of Excimer Laser Induced Temperature Profiles in PET, PBT, and PS Polymer Films” Proceedings of the 2005 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference on CD-ROM, Reliability, Stress Analysis and Failure Prevention, E. Sancaktar (Ed.), paper DETC2005-84532 (8 pages) (2005).

82. Fong, R. D. and Sancaktar, E., “ Compressive Stress Relaxation and Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Ethylene/Acrylic Vamac® Terpolymer Elastomer (AEM)” Proceedings of the 2004 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition on CD-ROM, Vol. 2, Reliability, Failure Prevention, and Stress Analysis, E. Sancaktar (Ed.), paper IMECE 2004-60812 (9 pages) (2004).

81. Gomatam, R. and Sancaktar, E., “ A Study of Fatigue and Failure Behavior of Conductive Adhesive Joints Subjected to Elevated Temperature and Humidity” Proceedings of the 2004 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition on CD-ROM, Vol. 2, Reliability, Failure Prevention, and Stress Analysis, E. Sancaktar (Ed.), paper IMECE 2004-60543 (14 pages) (2004).

80. Sancaktar, E., Negandhi, N and Adwani, S., “ Evaluation of Processing Effects in Injection Molded Thermoplastics Using Excimer Laser” Proceedings of the 2004 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition on CD-ROM, Vol. 2, Reliability, Failure Prevention, and Stress Analysis, E. Sancaktar (Ed.), paper IMECE 2004-59356 (17 pages) (2004).

79. Sancaktar, E., Asiri, A. Y and Kumar G. S., “ A Novel Economical Method to Improve the Toughness of Carbon/Epoxy Long Fiber Components by the Integration of Tow Loops Cores” Proceedings of the 2004 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition on CD-ROM, Vol. 2, Reliability, Failure Prevention, and Stress Analysis, E. Sancaktar (Ed.), paper IMECE 2004-59354 (16 pages) (2004).

78. Sancaktar, E., Khanolkar, A. and Rajput, P., “Long-term Migration Effects on the Pull-out Strength of a Silver Wire Embedded in an Adhesive Matrix” Proceedings of Polytronic 2004: 4th International IEEE Conference on Polymers and Adhesives in Microelectronics and Photonics on CD-ROM , D. McCal (Ed.), (11 pages) (2004).

77. Sancaktar, E. and Bai, L. “ Modeling Filler Volume Fraction and Film Thickness

Effects on Conductive Adhesive Resistivity” Proceedings of Polytronic 2004: 4th International IEEE Conference on Polymers and Adhesives in Microelectronics and Photonics on CD-ROM, D. McCal (Ed.), (12 pages) (2004).

76. Gomatam, R. R. and Sancaktar, E., “ Modeling Fatigue Behavior of Electronically Conductive Adhesive Joints Under Elevated Temperature and Humidity Conditions”

Proceedings of Polytronic 2004: 4th International IEEE Conference on Polymers and Adhesives in Microelectronics and Photonics on CD-ROM , D. McCal (Ed.), (13 pages) (2004).

75. Sancaktar, E., Negandhi, N. and Adwani, S., “The use of Excimer Laser in Evaluation of Processing Effects in some Injection Molded Amorphous and Crystalline Thermoplastics”, Proceedings of PPS-20, Polymer Processing Society 2004 Annual Meeting & 20 th Anniversary Celebration on CD-ROM, S. Jana and I. Manas-Zloczower (Eds.), (19 pages) (2004).

74. Sancaktar, E., Asiri, A. Y. and. Kumar, G. S., “The Effect of Adhesion in Increasing the Toughness of Composite Plates Containing Sandwich Tow Loops”, Proceedings of PPS-20, Polymer Processing Society 2004 Annual Meeting & 20 th Anniversary Celebration on CD-ROM, S. Jana and I. Manas-Zloczower (Eds.), (21 pages) (2004).

73. Gomatam, R. R. and Sancaktar, E., “ Fatigue Behavior of Electronically Conductive Adhesive Joints Under Elevated Temperature and Humidity Conditions” Proceedings of PPS-20, Polymer Processing Society 2004 Annual Meeting & 20 th Anniversary Celebration on CD-ROM, S. Jana and I. Manas-Zloczower (Eds.), (20 pages) (2004).

72. Sancaktar, E. and Schauber, D. A., Jr., “Failure Behavior of Filament-wound Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Composite Tubes Under Axial Compression” Proceedings of the 2003 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition on CD-ROM, Vol. 2, Failure Analysis/Prevention, Reliability Issues, E. Sancaktar (Ed.), paper IMECE 2003-41656 (12 pages) (2003).

71. Gomatam, R. R.. and Sancaktar, E., “Fatigue Behavior of Electronically Conductive Adhesive Joints” Proceedings of the 2003 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition on CD-ROM, Vol. 2, Failure Analysis/Prevention, Reliability Issues, E. Sancaktar (Ed.), paper IMECE 2003-41659 (16 pages) (2003).

70. Gomatam, R and Sancaktar, E., “ Modeling Fatigue Behavior of Electronically Conductive Filled Adhesive Joints under Cyclic Loading - A Novel Modeling Approach for Integrated Joint Life Prediction”, Proceedings of 36th International Symposium on Microelectronics, International Microelectronics Packaging Society (IMAPS), Ken Gilleo (Ed.), pp. 745-750 (2003).

69. Sancaktar, E. and Rajput, P., “ Long-Term Migration Effects on the Pullout Strength of a Silver Wire Embedded in an Adhesive Matrix” Proceedings of the 2003 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference on CD-ROM, Reliability, Stress Analysis and Failure Prevention, E. Sancaktar (Ed.), paper DETC2003/RSAFP-48693 (14 pages) (2003).

68. Sancaktar, E. and Bai. L., “ The Effects of Filler Volume Fraction and Film Thickness on Resistivity of Conductive Adhesives” Proceedings of the 2003 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference on CD-ROM, Reliability, Stress Analysis and Failure Prevention, E. Sancaktar (Ed.), paper DETC2003/RSAFP-48694 (18 pages) (2003).

67. Sancaktar, E. and Walker, E., “Effect of Fillers on Ultrasonic Welding of Polypropylene” Proceedings of the 2003 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference on CD-ROM, Reliability, Stress Analysis and Failure Prevention, E. Sancaktar (Ed.), paper DETC2003/RSAFP-48695 (16 pages) (2003).

66. Sancaktar, E. and Shah, N. S., “Design of Filament-Wound Graphite/Epoxy Containment Shield for Jet Engines” Proceedings of the 2003 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference on CD-ROM, Reliability, Stress Analysis and Failure Prevention, E. Sancaktar (Ed.), paper DETC2003/RSAFP-48701 (8 pages) (2003).

65. Sancaktar, E. and Gowrishankar, S., “Apparent Nonlinearities in Mechanical Behavior of Epoxy Based Composite Helical Springs” Proceedings of 2 nd Canadian Conference on Nonlinear Solid Mechanics, E. M. Croitoiro (Ed.), pp. 291-302, The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (2002).

64. Ma, W. and Sancaktar, E., “A Novel Mathematical 3-D Procedure to Evaluate the Interfacial State of Stress in Adhesively Bonded Scarf Joints: The General Case of Parabolic Scarf Surface” Proceedings of the 2002 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition on CD-ROM, Vol. 2, Reliability, Stress Analysis and Failure Prevention, E. Sancaktar (Ed.), paper IMECE 2002-33447 (13 pages) (2002), also, Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Division-2002 , ASME DE-Vol. 115, I. Haque, M. El Gindy, A. C. J. Luo, E. Sancaktar and E. C. Feldy (Eds.), pp. 603-615 (2002).

63. Nirantar, P. and Sancaktar, E., “Optimization of Adhesively Bonded Single Lap Joints by Tapering of Adherends” Proceedings of the 2002 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition on CD-ROM, Vol. 2, Reliability, Stress Analysis and Failure Prevention, E. Sancaktar (Ed.), paper IMECE 2002-33432 (14 pages) (2002), also, Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Division-2002 , ASME DE-Vol. 115, I. Haque, M. El Gindy, A. C. J. Luo, E. Sancaktar and E. C. Feldy (Eds.), pp. 575-588 (2002).

62. Karmarkar, U. and Sancaktar, E., Mechanical Adhesion Analysis of Multi-Stepped Double Scarf Joints with Void and Disbond Effects” Proceedings of the 2002 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition on CD-ROM, Vol. 2, Reliability, Stress Analysis and Failure Prevention, E. Sancaktar (Ed.), paper IMECE 2002-33422 (9 pages) (2002), also, Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Division-2002 , ASME DE-Vol. 115, I. Haque, M. El Gindy, A. C. J. Luo, E. Sancaktar and E. C. Feldy (Eds.), pp. 553-561 (2002).

61. Teli, S. and Sancaktar, E., “Stress States and Interference in Double Adhesive Layer Scarf and Butt Joints” Proceedings of the 2002 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition on CD-ROM, Vol. 2, Reliability, Stress Analysis and Failure Prevention, E. Sancaktar (Ed.), paper IMECE 2002-33416 (16 pages) (2002).

60. Sancaktar, E. and Garza-Lopez, Tito Enrique, “The Use of Excimer Laser in the Evaluation of Pressure Sensitive Tape Adhesion, and Backing Directionality” PSTC, TECH XXV Proceedings, Pressure Sensitive Tape Council, Northbrook IL, J. Tynan (Chair) pp. 125-135, (2002).

59. Gomatam, Rajesh; Sancaktar, Erol; Boismer, Dennis; Schue, Daniel; Malik, Irfan. “ Behavior of Electronically Conductive Filled Adhesive Joints under Cyclic Loading Part 1: Experimental Approach” Proceedings, International Symposium on Advanced Packaging Materials: Processes, Properties and Interfaces, pp. 6-12, (2001).

58. Sancaktar, E. and Khanolkar, A., "Effect of Interfacial Weight Loss by Silver Migration on the Pullout Strength of Silver Wire Embedded in an Adhesive Matrix" Proceedings of the Pacific Rim/ASME International Electronic Packaging Technical Conference on CD-ROM , Y. -C. Lee (Conf. Chair), paper IPACK2001-15855 (12 pages) (2001).

57. Arslan, N., Turgut, A. and Sancaktar, E., “Elasto-Plastic Finite Element Stress Analysis of Thermoplastic-Matrix Symmetric Cross-Ply Plates with Square Hole" ASME DE-Vol 110, E. Sancaktar (Ed.) pp. 45-61 (2000).

56. Okumus, F., Turgut, A., and Sancaktar, E., "Thermoplastic Stress Analysis of Graphite Reinforced Composite Cantilever Beam of Arbitrary Orientation, Subjected to Uniformly Distributed Loads" Proceedings of the DETC2000, ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference on CD-ROM, L.-W. Tsai and C. M. Gosselin (Eds.), paper DETC2000/RSAFP-14484 (10 pages) (2000).

55. Okumus, F., Turgut, A., and Sancaktar, E., "Influence of Coating Layer to Reduce Thermal Stresses in Cylindrically Formed Metal Matrix Composites" Proceedings of the DETC2000, ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference on CD-ROM, L.-W. Tsai and C. M. Gosselin (Eds.), paper DETC2000/RSAFP-14483 (7 pages) (2000).

54. Arslan, N., Sancaktar, E., and Celik, M., "Elastoplastic Behavior of Thermoplastic Matrix Roller Chain Link Plates Reinforced with Steel Fibers" Proceedings of the DETC2000, ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference on CD-ROM, L.-W. Tsai and C. M. Gosselin (Eds.), paper DETC2000/RSAFP-14482 (10 pages) (2000).

53. Sancaktar, E., and Gomatam, R., "Correlation of Joint Strength, and Deformation with Joint Resistance, and Substrate Surface Conditions" Adhesives in Electronics 2000, Proceedings of 4 th International Conference on Adhesive Joining & Coating Technology in Electronics Manufacturing (Helsinki University of Technology Espoo, Finland), J. Kivilahti (Ed.) pp. 254-263 (2000).

52. Sancaktar, E., and Dilsiz, N., "Conductive Behavior of Filled Polymer Films" IMAPS-Europe Prague 2000, Symposium Proceedings (IMAPS Czech and Slovak Chapter), P. Mach, J. Urbanek (Eds.) pp. 140-144 (2000).

51. Gomatam, R, and Sancaktar, E., "Correlation of Single Lap Joint Strength, and Deformation with Joint Resistance, Surface, and Cure Conditions" Proceedings of the 23 rd Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society (The Adhesion Society, Blacksburg, VA) G. L. Anderson (Ed.) pp. 305-307 (2000).

50. Yildirim, V., Sancaktar, E. and Kiral, E., "Effect of the Material Types on the Fundamental Frequencies of Uniaxial Composite Conical Springs" Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention Aspects of Adhesive and Bolted Connections, Composite Materials and Components, ASME DE-Vol 105, E. Sancaktar (Ed.) pp. 37-50 (1999).

49. Yildirim, V., Sancaktar, E. and Kiral, E., "Fundamental Frequencies ofUniaxial Composite Barrel and Hyperboloidal Springs" Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention Aspects of Adhesive and Bolted Connections, Composite Materials and Components, ASME DE-Vol 105, E. Sancaktar (Ed.) pp. 25-35 (1999).

48. Okumus, F., Turgut, A. and Sancaktar, E., "Elasto-plastic Finite Element Analysis of Metal-matrix Composite Plates with Hole Under Plane Loading" Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention Aspects of Adhesive and Bolted Connections, Composite Materials and Components, ASME DE-Vol 105, E. Sancaktar (Ed.) pp. 9-19 (1999).

47. Sancaktar, E. and Simmons, S. R., "Optimization of Adhesively Bonded Single Lap Joints by Adherend Notching" Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention Aspects of Adhesive and Bolted Connections, Composite Materials and Components, ASME DE-Vol 105, E. Sancaktar (Ed.) pp. 79-103 (1999).

46. Sancaktar, E. and Kumar, S., "Selective Use of Rubber Toughening to Optimize Lap-joint Strength" Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention Aspects of Adhesive and Bolted Connections, Composite Materials and Components, ASME DE- Vol 105, E. Sancaktar (Ed.) pp. 113-138 (1999).

45. Sancaktar, E., Gomatam, R., “A Study on the Effects of Surface Roughness on the Strength of Single Lap Joints” Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention Aspects of Adhesive and Bolted Joints, RubberComponents, Composite Springs ASME DE-Vol. 100, E. Sancaktar (Ed.) pp. 91-111 (1998).

44. Yildirim, V., Sancaktar, E., and Kiral, E., “Free Vibration of Symmetric Crossply Laminated Cylindrical Helical Springs” Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention Aspects of Adhesive and Bolted Joints, Rubber Components, Composite Springs ASME DE-Vol. 100, E. Sancaktar (Ed.) pp. 45-55 (1998).

43. Yildirim, V., Sancaktar, E., “Free Vibration Behavior of Unidirectional Composite Cylindrical Helical Springs with Circular Section” Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention Aspects of Adhesive and Bolted Joints, Rubber Components, Composite Springs ASME DE-Vol. 100, E. Sancaktar (Ed.) pp. 37-44 (1998).  

42. Sancaktar, E., Narayan, K., “A Unified Approach to Mechanical Adhesion by Finite Element Analysis of Straight Sections” Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention Aspects of Adhesive and Bolted Joints, Rubber Components, Composite Springs ASME DE- Vol. 100, E. Sancaktar (Ed.) pp.13-35 (1998).

41. Sancaktar, E., Dilsiz, N., “Pressure Dependent Conduction Behavior of Various Particles for Conductive Adhesive Applications” Proceedings of 3 rd International Conference on Adhesive Joining and Coating Technology in Electronics Manufacturing (IEEE, Piscataway, NJ), J. H. Constable (Ed.) pp. 334-344 (1998).

40. Sancaktar, E., Dilsiz, N., “Thickness Dependent Conduction Behavior of Various Particles for Conductive Adhesive Applications” Proceedings of 3 rd International Conference on Adhesive Joining and Coating Technology in Electronics Manufacturing (IEEE, Piscataway, NJ), J. H. Constable (Ed.) pp. 90-95 (1998).

39. Gratton, M., and Sancaktar, E., “Design, Analysis, and Optimization of Composite Leaf Springs for Light Vehicle Applications” Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention Issues in Adhesively Bonded and Bolted Joints, Composites Design ASME DE - Vol. 96, E. Sancaktar (Ed.) pp. 7-22 (1997).

38. Arslan, N., Turgut, A., and Sancaktar, E., “Elastoplastic Finite Element Analysis of Isotropic Plates with U-notches” Reliability, Stress Analysis, andFailure Prevention Issues in Fastening and Joining, Composite and Smart Structures, Numerical and FEA Methods, Risk Minimization ASME DE - Vol. 92, E. Sancaktar, S. Jahaninan (Eds.) pp. 45-58 (1996).

 37. Gur, M., Turgut, A. and Sancaktar, E., "The Effect of Fiber Type on the Level of Stress Concentration Created in Rectangular Composite Filleted Bars in Bending" Reliability, Stress Analysis and Failure Prevention Issues in Emerging Technologies and Materials, ASME DE - Vol. 87, E. Sancaktar (Ed.) pp. 49-56 (1995).

36. Baylor, J. and Sancaktar E., "A Comparison of Adhesively Bonded Single Lap, Scarf and Butt Joints" Reliability, Stress Analysis and Failure Prevention Issues in Emerging Technologies and Materials, ASME DE - Vol. 87, E. Sancaktar (Ed.) pp. 41-48 (1995).

35. Sancaktar, E. and Wei, Y., "An Electric Conduction Model for Electronically Conductive Adhesives" Reliability, Stress Analysis and Failure Prevention Issues in Emerging Technologies and Materials, ASME DE - Vol. 87, E. Sancaktar, (Ed.) pp. 1-9 (1995).

34. Wei, Y. and Sancaktar, E., "A Pressure Dependent Conduction Model for Electronically Conductive Adhesives" Proceedings of the 1995 ISHM Symposium (ISHM, Reston, VA) R. L. Brown (Technical Program Chair) pp.231-236 (1995).

33. Wei, Y. and Sancaktar, E., "Dependence of Electric Conduction on Film Thickness of Conductive Adhesives" Proceedings of the Electronic Components and Technology Conference (IEEE, Piscataway, NJ) J. Lau (General Chairman) pp. 701‑706 (1995).

32. Sancaktar, E. and Zhang, E., "Laser Ablation of Aluminum and Titanium Surfaces for Improved Adhesion" Reliability Stress Analysis and Failure Prevention Aspects of Composite and Active Materials, ASME DE‑Vol. 79, E. Sancaktar, J. S. Lee (Eds.) pp. 65‑83 (1994).

31. Lipshitz, H., Stillwell, R. and Sancaktar, E., "On Relationship Between the Topographic Characteristics of Aluminum Adherends and Their Joint Properties" Imaging and Illumination for Metrology and Inspection, SPIE Proceedings, P. J. Svetkoff (Ed.) Vol. 2348, pp. 99‑112 (1994).

30. Sancaktar, E., West, M., Miner K. R., "Design of Composite Trails for M 198 Howitzer" Proceedings of the International Conference on Design and Manufacturing Using Composites, pp. 98‑107 (1994).

29. Sancaktar, E., Wei, Y., Gaynes, M. A., "Conduction Efficiency and Strength of Electronically Conductive Adhesives" Proceedings of the 17th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society, K. M. Liechti (Ed.) pp. 314‑317 (1994).

28. Sancaktar, E., "Fatigue Behavior of Adhesive Joints Under Biaxial Loading Conditions" Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention ‑ 1993, ASME DE‑Vol. 55, R. J. Schaller (Ed.) pp. 111‑123 (1993).

27. Turgut, A., Arslan, N., Sancaktar, E., "The Effect of Fiber Type on the Level of Stress Concentration Created by U‑Notches in Long‑Fiber Composite Plates" Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention ‑ 1993, ASME DE‑Vol. 55, R. J. Schaller (Ed.) pp. 125‑134 (1993).

26. Pihtili, H., Turgut, A., Sancaktar, E., "Stress Analysis and Optimization for Composite Inverted‑Tooth Chain Link Plates" Proceedings of CANCOM'93 Second Canadian International Conference on Composites, W. Wallace, R. Gauvin and, S. V. Hoa (Eds.) pp. 711‑719 (1993).

25. Ma, W., Aidun, D. K., Sancaktar, E., "Ultrasonic Welding of Polymer Materials" International Trends in Welding Science and Technology, (ASM International) S. A. David and J. M. Vitek (Ed.) pp. 1153‑1157 (1993).

24. Sancaktar, E., Babu, S. V., Ma, W., D'Couto, G. C., and Lipshitz, H., "Laser Ablation of Metal Substrate Surfaces for Improved Adhesion" Proceedings of the 16th Annual Meeting and the International Symposium on the Interphase (The Adhesion Society), F. J. Boerio (Ed.) pp.203‑205 (1993).

23. Sancaktar, E., Ma, W., and Aidun, D., "Evaluation of Some Critical Parameters in Ultrasonic Welding of Thermoplastics" Proceedings of the 16th Annual Meeting and the International Symposium on the Interphase (The Adhesion Society), F. J. Boerio (Ed.) pp. 129‑131 (1993).

22. Sancaktar, E., Ma, W., Yurgartis, S. W., "Electric Resistive Heat Curing of the Fiber‑Matrix Interphase in Graphite/Epoxy Composites" Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention - 1991, ASME DE‑Vol. 30, T. H. Service (Ed.) pp. 127‑137 (1991).

21. Sancaktar, E., and Turgut, A., "The Effects of Cure and Loading Conditions on Matrix Cracking at Fiber Termini" Proceedings of CANCOM'91, First Canadian International Composites Conference and Exhibition, pp. 1F2‑1, 1F2‑8 (1991).

20. Sancaktar E., and Beachtle, D. R., "The Effect of Stress Whitening on Moisture Diffusion in Thermosetting Polymers" Proceedings of CANCOM'91, First Canadian International Composites Conference and Exhibition, pp. 2A7‑1, 2A7‑8 (1991).

19. Sancaktar, E., "An Analysis of the Curling Phenomenon in Pressure Sensitive Tapes" TECH 14 Pressure Sensitive Tape Council Technical Seminar Proceedings, pp.187‑194 (1991).

18. Turgut, A., Sancaktar, E., "The Effects of Cure and Loading Conditions on Fiber‑Matrix Adhesion" Proceedings of the Fourteenth Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society, H. M. Clearfield (Ed.) pp. 24‑26 (1991).

17. Sancaktar, E., "An Assessment of the Correspondence Principle in Comparison to Nonlinear Viscoelastic Theory: A Case Study" Proceedings of the Twelfth Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, Vol. 1, pp. 290‑291 (1989).

16. Sancaktar, E., Jozavi, H., "Constitutive Modeling of Stress Whitening in Rubber Toughened Epoxy Adhesives" Proceedings of the Twelfth Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, Vol. 1 , pp. 286‑287 (1989).

15. Sancaktar, E., Zhang, P., Nonlinear Viscoelastic Modeling of the Fiber‑Matrix Interphase in Composite Materials" Failure Prevention and Reliability ‑ 1989, ASME DE ‑ Vol. 16, S. Sheppard (Ed.) pp. 259‑268 (1989).

14. Sancaktar, E., and, Jozavi,H., "An Engineering Design Method for Pipe‑Wrap Tapes Based on Soil‑Pipe Interaction," Composites and Other New Materials for PVP: Design and Analysis Considerations, ASME PVP ‑ Vol. 174, G. E. O. Widera (Ed.) pp. 43‑53 (1989).

13. Jozavi, H., Dupuis, C. W., Sancaktar, E., "Investigation of Fracture Behavior of a Composite Crack Arrestor' Advances in Macro‑Mechanics of Composite Material Vessels and Components, ASME PVP‑Vol. 146 PD‑Vol. 18 D. Hui, T.J. Kozik (Ed.) pp. 69‑76 (1988).

12. Sancaktar, E., "Elastoplastic Fracture Behavior of Structural Adhesives" Proceedings of Fifth International Joint Government‑Industry Symposium on Structural Adhesive Bonding U.S. Army Armament Research Development, and Engineering Center, Picatinny Arsenal (American Defense Preparedness Association) pp. 120‑139 (1987).

11. Sancaktar, E., Tang, J., "Mixed‑Mode Fracture in Adhesively Bonded Joints Under Dynamic Loading" Proceedings of the Adhesion '87, 3rd International Conference (Plastics and Rubber Institute) pp. 18‑1,18‑7 (1987).

10. Sancaktar, E., Jozavi, H., and Baldwin, J. F., "Elastoplastic Fracture Behavior of Structural Adhesives Under Monotonic Loading" Proceedings of the Southeastern XIIIth Conference on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, W. F. Ranson and J. M. Biedenbach (Ed.) Vol. 2, pp. 752‑758 (1986).

9. Sancaktar, E., Baldwin, J. F., and Tang, J., "Mixed‑Mode Fracture in Adhesively Bonded Joints under Monotonic Loading" Proceedings of the 1986 Spring Conference on Experimental Mechanics, (Society for Experimental Mechanics) pp. 529‑536 (1986).

8. Sancaktar, E., Jozavi, H., El‑Mahallawy, and Cenci, N. A., "Application and Limitations of the Flexural Creep Test for Polymeric Materials" Proceedings of the 1985 SEM Spring Conference on Experimental Mechanics, (Society for Experimental Mechanics) pp. 439‑446 (1985).

7. Sancaktar, E. "Some Considerations for Quality Assurance in Adhesively Bonded Joints," Proceedings of Adhesives, Sealants and Encapsulants 1985 Conference, (Plastics and Rubber Institute) Vol. 2, pp. 76‑92 (1985).

6. Sancaktar, E., "Material Characterization of Structural Adhesives in the Lap Shear Mode" Proceedings of the International Adhesion Conference, 1984 (Plastics and Rubber Institute) pp. 19.1‑19.4 (1984).

5. Sancaktar, E., Schenck, S. C., "Temperature Dependent Creep Rupture of Structural Adhesives" Proceedings of the Southeastern XIIth Conference on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Vol. 2 pp. 148‑153 (1984).

4. Sancaktar., E., Padgilwar, S., "The Effects of Inherent Flaws on the Time and Rate Dependent Failure of Adhesively Bonded Joints" Failure Prevention and Reliability‑1981, ASME, F. T. C. Loo (Ed.) pp. 187‑196 (1981).

3. Sancaktar, Erol, Cartner, J. S., Griffith, W. I., Brinson, H. F, “ The Viscoelastic Shear Behavior of a Structural Adhesive” Organic Coatings and Plastics Chemistry 40, ACS, pp. 249-54 (1979).

2. Sancaktar, E., Brinson, H. F., and Dwight, D. W., "Fracture Surface Studies of Single Lap Joints Bonded with a Viscoelastic Adhesive" Virginia Journal of Science, Vol.29, No. 2, p.90 (1978).

1. Sancaktar, E., Brinson, H. F., "The Shear Behavior of a Viscoelastic Structural Adhesive" Proceedings of the 1977 SESA Spring Meeting, pp. 89‑90 (1977).

Patents (Nbs.1-3 assigned to the Kendall Co. Boston, Massachusetts):

4. "Fiber-Reinforced Composite Springs" (with S. Gowrishankar) filed through the University of Akron.

3. "Tapered Roofing Tape " United States Patent No. 4,965,119 Oct. 23, 1990.

2. "Tapered Roofing Membrane " United States Patent No. 4,910,059 March 20, 1990.

1. "Tapered Adhesive Tape " United States Patent No. 4,806,400 Feb. 21, 1989.

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