Faculty Page for Larry Peel

Teach Material Science, Fundamentals of Manufacturing, Senior Design, Finite Element Analysis; Continuum Mechanics, Advanced Materials Science, Structural Dynamics courses, Fabrication of Composite Structures, and Mechanics of Composite Materials courses.
Served on departmental, college, and university committees, including FE Exam Review, Faculty Senate (2007-09), Center for Teaching Excellence Advisory Board (2004-2007), ABET 2003, 2003 dean search.
Advise 3 to 7 graduate students on research, theses, projects.
Advise students on academic, project, employment, & misc. issues.
Developed and direct Adaptive Composites Structures Fabrication Lab, with research on auxetic, elastomeric, and traditional composites.

Summer Faculty Fellow (two summers) May - Aug. 2000 & 2001

Naval Surface Warfare Center - Carderock, Composites Group West Bethesda, Maryland

X-34 & OV4 ENGINEERING LIAISON (CONTRACT) JULY 1998 - MAY 1999. Orbital Science Corporation Dulles, Virginia

On-site liaison at R-Cubed Composites in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Provide manufacturing, testing, and analytical assistance.
Resolve process, design and communication issues that arise during the fabrication of the wing, rocket fuel tank, and control surfaces for NASA’s X-34 Reusable Launch Vehicle. Orbital representative for OV4 satellite structure fabrication at Alliant Tech Systems.

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT JANUARY 1996 - DECEMBER 1998. Center for Advanced Structural Composites, Brigham Young University Provo, Utah

Developed process for the fabrication of high quality fiber-reinforced elastomeric (FRE) prepreg.
Modified laminated plate theory to included material and geometric nonlinearity.
Tested elastomer, fiber, and FRE specimens under tension to determine stress-strain characteristics,
material nonlinearity, fiber adhesion, and applicability of modified CLT vs. fiber volume fraction.
Co-authored review of FRE work in Japan, and collaborated with Japanese scientists on the processing of fiber-reinforced elastomer applications. (Research funded by AFSOR)
Designed and fabricated a novel high-force “rubber muscle.”

FARMER APRIL 1995 - DECEMBER 1996
Paul Peel Farm Mt. Pleasant, Utah

Temporarily cared for father’s farm while he fulfilled other commitments.
Operated 300 acre hay and grain farm, supervised hired help.
Fabricated and repaired agricultural structures and equipment.
Conducted structural analysis, made major design modifications to a 30 ton grain planter (1988).

INSTRUCTOR (PART-TIME) JANUARY - JUNE 1995
Snow College, Math and Science Department Ephraim, Utah

Taught basic College Algebra (Math 101).
Taught intermediate College Algebra (Math 105)

INSTRUCTOR (PART-TIME) SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 1994
Industrial Technology Department Logan, Utah

Taught basic Materials Science and Mechanics of Materials courses to upper-division engineering technology students.
Emphasis was placed on fundamentals, design projects, and learning practical skills.

ANALYST / GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT JUNE - AUGUST 1993. Utah State University, Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) Logan, Utah

Created solid model of “SKIPPER” a joint USU / Russian satellite.
Developed thermal model of satellite structure using IDEAS. work continued in Russia - below)

LIAISON / EXCHANGE STUDENT AUGUST 1993 - AUGUST 1994
Moscow Aviation Institute (MAI) Moscow, Russia

Helped resolve technology and communication issues for the SKIPPER joint satellite project.
Co-wrote 237 page manuscript on early Soviet booster, manned spacecraft, and lunar programs.
Explored Russian work in the areas of composite structures, inflatable elastomeric structures,large deformation theory, and magnetic rheological suspensions.
Worked / studied at Lavochkin NPO (Russian aerospace firm) on SKIPPER and lunar program.

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT JANUARY - JULY 1993
Utah State University, Mechanical Engineering Department Logan, Utah

Investigated constrained-layer damping in composite structures.
Developed Smart Structures / Adaptive Materials database.

STRUCTURAL ANALYST MAY - NOVEMBER 1992
Mirage Research and Development Lindon, Utah

Assisted in development of manufacturing processes for composite trailers.
Performed finite element analysis of mold frames and fixtures.
Designed and analyzed composite structures.
Conducted cost analyses of laminated composite structures.

STRUCTURAL ANALYST SEPTEMBER 1991 - MARCH 1992
Thiokol Corporation, Composite Structures Group, Strategic Division Brigham City, Utah

Redesigned composite skirt and case-skirt interface for the Small ICBM to reduce imperfections.
Conducted tolerance analysis if composite case-skirt interface.
Compiled and compared test results with modified visco-elastic failure theory.

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT AUGUST 1989 - SEPTEMBER 1991

Virginia Tech, NASA-Virginia Tech Composites Program Blacksburg, Virginia

Explored short-wavelength buckling and shearing of composites in compression.
Investigated nonlinear response due to initial wavy imperfections of angle-ply specimens.
Conducted analyses and compression tests of specimens during residency at the NASA-Langley Research Center.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT 1985 - 86, 1987 - 89
Utah State University, Mechanical Engineering Department Logan, Utah

Taught students how to draft, using CAD/CAM, graded assignments and tests.
Incorporated hygro-thermal analysis, progressive ply failure theory and user-friendly graphics into a laminate design program, created data translators.
Assisted in the design and assembly of Get-Away-Special Space Shuttle experiments,including a joint-damped truss assembly, evaluated out-gassing capabilities of components.

STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS ANALYST (CO-OP) MAY - SEPTEMBER 1988. Thiokol Corporation, Dynamics Group, Space Division Brigham City, Utah

Conducted modal analysis of eroded (fired) solid rocket motor nozzle using finite elements (IDEAS and MSC-NASTRAN).
Analyzed and interpreted dynamic data from static rocket firings.
Compared dynamic test data with analytical results.

TOOLING ENGINEER (CO-OP) JANUARY - AUGUST 1987
Douglas Aircraft Company, Tool Design Division Long Beach, California

Conducted extensive hand calculations in the analysis of proposed assembly jigs.
Utilized CAD (CADD) extensively in the design an analysis of assembly structures.
Performed static and dynamic analyses of large aircraft assembly jig with finite elements (NASTRAN).

Publications (recent or significant)

Refereed Journal Articles

Peel, L.D., “Exploration of High and Negative Poisson’s Ratio Elastomer-Matrix Laminates,” Physica Status Solidi (b) Journal, submitted Sep. 2005, rev. Feb. 2006, accepted Jan. 2007.
Silva, C., Coughlin, S., Marotta, E., Schuller, M., Peel, L., Gudge, V., O'Neill, M., “In-Plane Thermal Conductivity in Thin Carbon Fiber Composites,” AIAA Journal of Journal of Thermo-Physics and Heat Transfer, submitted September 2006, accepted Jan 2007.
Peel, L.D., Jensen, D.W., "The Response of Fiber Reinforced Elastomers Under Simple Tension", Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 34, 2000
Peel, L.D., Jensen, D.W., Suzumori, K., "Batch Fabrication of Fiber Reinforced Elastomer Prepreg", SAMPE Journal of Advanced Materials, Vol. 30, No. 3, Dec. 1998.

Refereed Proceedings or Presentations

Peel, L.D., Adorno, R., Thomas, C., and Garza, D., “Development of an Auxetic Cloth,” 4th Workshop on Auxetics and Related Systems (Auxetics 2007, presentation only), Malta, Sep. 2007.
Peel, L.D., “Additional Results of Extreme Poisson's Ratio Elastomer-Matrix Laminates,” 4th Workshop on Auxetics and Related Systems (Auxetics 2007, presentation only), Malta, Sep. 2007.
Gudge, V. and Peel, L.D., “Characterization of Thermally Conductive Elastomer/Carbon Composites," D93, SAMPE 2006 Fall Technical Conference, Dallas TX, Nov. 2006.
Peel, L.D., “Fabrication and Testing of Simple Auxetic and High Poisson's Ratio Fiber Bundles,” 3rd Workshop on Auxetics and Related Systems (Auxetics 2006, presentation only), Exeter, UK, Sep. 2006.
Peel, L.D., “Experimental Results of High and Negative Poisson's Ratio Elastomer-Matrix Laminates,” 3rd Workshop on Auxetics and Related Systems (Auxetics 2006, presentation only), Exeter, UK, Sep. 2006.
Silva, C., Coughlin, S., Marotta, E., Schuller, M., Peel, L., Gudge, V., O'Neill, M., “In- Plane Thermal Conductivity in Thin Carbon Fiber Composites,” 9th AIAA/ASME Joint Thermophysics & Heat Transfer Conf., San Francisco, CA, AIAA-2006-3433, June 2006.
Peel, L.D., “A Case Study in Motivating Students and Fulfilling ABET Criterion 3 Through Materials Science,” GSW-ASEE 2006, Baton Rouge, LA, March 2006.
Peel, L.D., “Exploration of High and Negative Poisson’s Ratio Elastomer-Matrix Laminates,” 2nd Workshop on Auxetics and Related Systems by Polish Academy of Science, Bedlewo Poland, August 2005 (revised and submitted as a journal article above).
Peel, L.D., “Investigation of High and Negative Poisson’s Ratio Laminates,” SAMPE 2005, Long Beach CA, May 2005.
Keshavamurthy, D., Hosskere, K., Peel, L.D., “Vibration Damping Using High and Negative Poisson's Ratio Laminates,” SAMPE 2005, Long Beach CA, May 2005.
Sharma, A., Peel, L.D., “Vibration Damping of Flexible and Rigid Polyurethane Composites,” SAMPE 2004, Long Beach CA, May 2004.
Rathnam, K.V. and Peel, L.D., “Impact Resistant Fiber-Reinforced Elastomer Composite Materials,” SAMPE 2004, Long Beach CA, May 2004.
Peel, L.D. and Jensen, D.W., "Nonlinear Modeling of Fiber Reinforced Elastomers and the Response of a 'Rubber Muscle'," 158th Fall Technical Meeting Rubber Division, American Chemical Society, Cincinnati, OH, Oct. 2000.
Peel, L.D., Jensen, D.W., "On the Fabrication of Fiber Reinforced Elastomers", The Fifth International Conference on Composites Engineering, Las Vegas, NV, July 1998.
Jensen, D.W., Redford, M., Francom, L., Peel, L.D., "On the Structural Efficiency of Three Dimensional Isogrid Designs", 37th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS SDM Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, Apr. 15 17, vol. 3, pp. 1704 1710, 1996. (name left off proceedings)
Peel, L.D., Fronk, T., "Smart Structures and Fiber Reinforced Elastomers", Utah Academy of Sciences 1993 Conference, Cedar City UT, March 1993.
Hyer, M.W., Peel, L.D., Shuart, M.J., "Compressive Failure Mechanisms in Angle Ply Laminates," 9th DOD/FAA/NASA Conf. on Composites, Lake Tahoe, NV, Nov. 1991.

Other Publications & Presentations

Lingala, M., Peel, L.D., “Auxetic and Extreme Poisson’s Ratio Behavior of Twisted Bundle Laminates,” Masters Thesis, Texas A&M University – Kingsville, December 2008.
Grant, D., Peel, L.D., “Energy Storage Capacity and Nonlinear Behavior of Elastomer Composites,” Masters Thesis, Texas A&M University – Kingsville, August 2008.
Koether, A., Peel, L.D., “More Orthotropic Properties of Elastomer-Matrix Composites,” Masters Project, Texas A&M University – Kingsville, May 2008.
Bhalaero. S, Peel, L.D., “Upgrade of a Testing System and Testing of Flexible Composite Specimens,” Masters Project, Texas A&M University – Kingsville, November 2006.
Ramiah, N., Peel, L.D., “Orthotropic Properties of Elastomer-Matrix Composites,” Masters Thesis, Texas A&M University – Kingsville, November 2006.
Gudge, V., Peel, L.D., “Development of Thermally Conductive Elastomer/Carbon Composites,” Masters Thesis, Texas A&M University – Kingsville, October 2006.
Keshavamurthy, D., Peel, L.D., “Vibration Damping of High Poisson’s Ratio Fiber-Reinforced Polyurethane Laminates,” Masters Thesis, Texas A&M University – Kingsville, May 2005.
Hosskere, K., Peel, L.D., “Vibration Damping of Negative Poisson’s Ratio Fiber-Reinforced Polyurethane Laminates,” Masters Thesis, Texas A&M University – Kingsville, May 2005.
Hossain, M., Z., "Linear Finite Element Analysis of a Rubber Muscle Actuator", Masters Report, Texas A&M University - Kingsville, Jan. 2003.
Peel, L.D., Ratcliffe, C., Crane, R.M., "Damping Characteristics of Fiber-Reinforced Polyurethane Applied as a Structural Reinforcement", Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock, NSWCCD-TR??, 31 pp., (submitted to sponsor) 2002.
Peel, L.D., Crane, R.M., "Fabrication of Flexible Composite Laminates or Neat Urethane Layers Using a Vacuum-Assisted Resin Infusion Process", Naval Surface Warfare Center - Carderock, 23 pp., August 2001.
Peel, L.D., Ratcliffe, C., Crane, R.M., "Damping Characteristics of Fiber-Reinforced and Neat Polyurethane over Selected Base-Plates," Presentation, Composites Group, Mechanics Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center - Carderock, West Bethesda, MD, July 2001. Also made to MEEN 5331 course with permission of NSWCCD.
Covey, R., Messbarger, D., Peel, L.D., Suter, P., Rodino, T.B., "Spaceport: Balancing Economics and the Environment - Panel Discussion," 8th Annual South Texas Environmental Conference, Omni Bayfront Hotel, Corpus Christi, TX, Oct. 2000.
Peel, L.D. and Jensen, D.W., "Fabrication and Mechanics of Fiber-Reinforced Elastomers - Presentation," Composites Group, Mechanics Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center - Carderock, West Bethesda, MD, June 2000.
Peel, L.D., "Composites and Manufacturing on the X-34" TAMUK student section of ASME presentation, TAMUK, November 11, 1999.
Peel, L.D., Jensen, D.W., Fabrication and Mechanics of Fiber-Reinforced Elastomers, Ph.D. dissertation at Brigham Young University, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Dec. 1998.
Peel, L.D., Jensen, D.W., "Fabrication and Mechanics of Fiber-Reinforced Elastomers", Fall Technical Meeting, Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society, Nashville, TN, Oct. 1998, academic poster.
Peel, L.D., Jensen, D.W., "Fiber Reinforced Elastomers Flexible Composites in Japan", Asian Technical Information Program, http://www.atip.or.jp/, ATIP 98 001, Jan. 1998.
Peel, L.D., Davies, R., Soviet Space Systems: Manned & Lunar Programs, manuscript, Moscow Aviation Institute, Moscow, Russia, Aug. 1994, 237 pp.
Peel, L.D., Hyer, M.W., Shuart, M.J., Compressive Failure of Angle Ply Laminates, NASA CR 189485 , Sept. 1991, 169 pp.
Peel, L.D., Hyer, M.W., Compressive Failure of Angle Ply Laminates, Master's Thesis - Virginia Tech, Sept. 1991, 167 pp.

Education

PhD Mechanical Engineering December 1998, Brigham Young University Provo, Utah.
MS Engineering Mechanics September 1991,Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, Virginia.
BS Mechanical Engineering May 1989, Utah State University Logan, Utah
AS General Engineering May 1985, Snow College Ephraim, Utah

EXTRACURRICULAR AND PERSONAL

Graduate Senate Representative, Utah State University, 1994.
Latter-Day Saint Student Association Club President, Virginia Tech, 1990-91
Finalist, Cahners Fall National Engineering Software Design Contest, New York, 1986
AIAA Student Chapter President, Utah State University, Fall 1986
Student-Body Executive Vice President, Snow College, 1984-85
Volunteered as missionary for LDS church, Pennsylvania, 1982 - 1983
Former Scoutmaster, Eagle Scout Private Pilot
Technically conversant in Russian, studied French, German, and Spanish languages
U.S. Citizen

Memberships

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Soeciety for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE)
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)
American Chemical Society - Rubber Division

Contact Information

Mailing Address:
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
MSC 191
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
700 University Blvd., Engineering Complex 326
Kingsville, TX 78363-8202

Email address: Larry.Peel@tamuk.edu

Phone: (361)593-2292

Fax: (361)593-4026

Engineering Complex 326