M. A. Portanova

• Evaluation of the impact response of textile composites
• Fatigue resistance of unnotched and post-impact (+ ø30ʻ́/0ʻ́) 3-D braided composites
• Fracture characteristics of balloon films
• Open hole and post-impact compression fatigue of stitched and unstitched carbon/epoxy composites
• Standard methods for open hole tension testing of textile composites
• Standard methods for unnotched tension testing of textile composites
• Strengths of balloon films with flaws and repairs
• Tension and compression fatigue response of unnotched 3D braided composites