Publications 2

RESEARCH CONTRIBUTIONS

 

Books:

 

  1. “Composite reinforcements for optimum performance”, Edited by P. Boisse, Chapter 22, “Flow modeling in composite reinforcements”, ISBN 1845699653, 2011.
  2. “Multifunctional composites”, Edited by E. J. Barbero, Chapter 5, “Acoustic and vibration damping of composite structures”, ISBN 151680452X, 2015.

 

 

Articles published or accepted in refereed journals (51 since 2003):

  1. PUPIN, C., ROSS, A., DUBOIS, C., REITSCH, J.-C., RUIZ, E., “Predicting porosity formation in phenolic resins for RTM manufacturing: The porosity map, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing”, Volume 100, September 2017, Pages 294-304,
  2. PUPIN, C., ROSS, A., DUBOIS, C., REITSCH, J.-C., VERNET, N., RUIZ, E., “Formation and suppression of volatile-induced porosities in an RTM epoxy resin”, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2016.12.006, 2016. [NSERC, 30%]
  3. Renaud, J., VERNET, N., RUIZ, E., LABERGE-LEBEL, L., “Creep compaction behavior of 3D carbon interlock fabrics with lubrication and temperature”, Composites Part A, 86: 87-96, 2016. [NSERC, 30%]
  4. FOTSING, E. R., LECLERC, C., SOLA, M., ROSS, A., RUIZ, E., “Mechanical properties of composite sandwich structures with core or face sheet discontinuities”, Composites part B, doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2015.10.037. [NSERC, FQRNT, 30%]
  5. GASCON, Ll., García, J. A., LEBEL, F., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Numerical prediction of saturation in dual scale fibrous reinforcements during Liquid Composite Molding”, Composites Part A, 77: 275-284, 2015.
  6. GASCON, Ll., García, J. A., LEBEL, F., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “A two-phase flow model to simulate mold filling and saturation in Resin Transfer Molding”, J. of Material Forming, 9(2), 229-239, 2015.
  7. Favre, a., Fotsing, R., Levesque, M., RUIZ, E., “Comparative study of fiber-reinforced elastomer composites subjected to accelerated ageing in water”, of Elastomers and Plastics, DOI: 10.1177/0095244314534102, 2014.
  8. ravey, c., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Determination of the Optimal Impregnation Velocity in Resin Transfer Moulding by Capillary Rise Experiments and Infrared Thermography”, Composite Sci. and Tech., 99, 96–102, 2014.
  9. VERNET, N., RUIZ, E., et. “Experimental determination of the permeability of engineering textiles: Benchmark II”, Composites Part A, 61: 172–184, 2014.
  10. FOTSING, E. R., SOLA, M., ROSS, A., RUIZ, E., “Dynamic characterization of viscoelastic materials used in composite structures”, Journal of Composite materials, 48:30, 3815-3825, 2014. [NSERC, FQRNT, 25%]
  11. LEBEL, F., FANAEI, A., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Prediction of optimal flow front velocity to minimize void formation in dual scale fibrous reinforcements”, Journal of Material Forming, 7:1, 93–116, 2014. [NSERC, Canada, 30%]
  12. FOTSING, E. R., ROSS, A., RUIZ, E., “Characterization of surface defects on composite sandwich materials based on deflectrometry”, NDT&E International, 62, 29-39, 2014. [NSERC, FQRNT, 30%]
  13. FOTSING, E. R., SOLA, M., ROSS, A., RUIZ, E., “Lightweight viscoelastic damping treatment of composite sandwich beams: Experimental analysis”, Journal of Composite materials, 47(12), 1501-1511, 2013. [NSERC, FQRNT, 30%]
  14. Billotte, C., MORIN BERNARD, F., RUIZ, E., “Chemical Shrinkage and Thermomechanical Characterization of an Epoxy Resin During Cure by a Novel In-Situ Measurement Method”, European Polymer J., 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2013.07.013. [NSERC, 50%]
  15. GUTIERREZ, J., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Exploring the behavior of glass fiber reinforcements under vibration-assisted compaction”, The Journal of the Textile Institute, 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00405000.2013.770197. [NSERC, 40%]
  16. GUTIERREZ, J., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “High Frequency Vibrations on the Compaction of Dry Fibrous Reinforcements”, Advanced Composite Materials, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 13-27, 2013.
  17. PALARDY, P. HUBERT, E. RUIZ, M. HAIDER, L. LESSARD (2012). Numerical Simulations for Class A Surface Finish in Resin Transfer Moulding Process. Composites Part B-Engineering, 43(2), p. 819-824.
  18. LEBEL, F., FANAEI, A., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Experimental Characterization by Fluorescence of Capillary Flows in Dual Scale Engineering Fabrics”, Textile Research Journal, 83:15, 1634–1659, 2012. [NSERC, GM Canada, 30%]
  19. FRANCUCCI, G., VÁZQUEZ, A., RUIZ, E., RODRÍGUEZ, E., “Key factors affecting processing of natural fiber composites”, Plastics Research Online, 10.1002/spepro.004524, 2012.
  20. LEBEL, F., FANAEI, A., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Prediction of Optimal Flow Front Velocity to Minimize Void Formation in Dual Scale Fibrous Reinforcements”, Journal Mater Form, 7: 93–116, 2014. [NSERC, GM Canada, 30%]
  21. LEBEL, F., FANAEI, A., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Experimental Characterization by Fluorescence Visualization of Capillary Flows in the Fiber Tows of Engineering Fabrics”, Open Journal of Inorganic Non-metallic Materials 2(3): 25-35, DOI:10.4236/ojinm.2012.23004, 2012. [NSERC, GM Canada, 30%]
  22. CAUSSE, P., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Influence of Preforming on the Quality of Curved Composite Parts Manufactured by Flexible Injection”, J Mater Form, DOI 10.1007/s12289-012-1090-y, 2012. [NSERC, GM Canada, 30%]
  23. FRANCUCCI, G., VÁZQUEZ, A., RODRÍGUEZ, E., RUIZ, E., “Capillarity Effect in Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding with Natural Fibers”, Polymer Composites, DOI 10.1002/pc.22290, 2012.
  24. Causse, P., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Spring-in Behavior of Curved Composites Manufactured by Flexible Injection”, Composites Part A, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2012.06.010. [NSERC, GM Canada, 35%]
  25. LEBEL, F., FANAEI, A., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Experimental Characterization by Fluorescence of Capillary Flows in the Fiber Tows of Engineering Fabrics”, of Inorganic Non-metallic Materials, 2012, 2, 25-45.
  26. FOTSING, E.R., SOLA, M., ROSS, A., RUIZ, E., “Lightweight Viscoelastic Damping Treatment of Composite Sandwich Beams: Experimental Analysis”, of Composite Materials, DOI: 10.1177/0021998312449027. [NSERC, FQRNT, 30%]
  27. Arbter, J.M. Beraud, C. Binetruy, L. Bizet, J. Bréard, S. Comas-Cardona, C. Demaria, A. Endruweit, P. Ermanni, F. Gommer, S. Hasanovic, P. Henrat, F. Klunker, B. Laine, S. Lavanchy, S.V. Lomov, A. Long, V. Michaud, G. Morren, E. Ruiz, H. Sol, F. Trochu, B. Verleye, M. Wietgrefe, W. Wui, G. Ziegmann, “Experimental determination of the permeability of textiles: A benchmark exercise”, Composites Part A, 42 (2011) 1157–1168.
  28. FOTSING, E. R., MIRON, Y., ROSS, A., RUIZ, E., “Bonding Analysis of Carbon/Epoxy Composites with Viscoelastic Acrylic Adhesive”, Composites Part B, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2012.03.009. [NSERC, FQRNT, 30%]
  29. Causse, P., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Influence of preforming on the quality of curved composite parts manufactured by flexible injection”, International Journal of Material Forming, DOI 10.1007/s12289-012-1090-y. [NSERC, GM Canada, 35%]
  30. Bensadoun, F., BICKERTON, S., RUIZ, E., Billotte, C., KCHIT, N., TROCHU, F., “A Study of Nanoclay Reinforcement of Biocomposites Made by Liquid Composite Molding”, International Journal of Polymer Science, DOI: 10.1155/2011/964193, 2011. [NSERC, 30%]
  31. Bensadoun, F., KCHIT, N., Billotte, C., TROCHU, F., RUIZ, E., “A Comparative Study of Dispersion Techniques for Nanocomposite Made with Nanoclays and an Unsaturated Polyester Resin”, Journal of Nanomaterials, DOI: 10.1155/2011/406087, 2011. [NSERC, 40%]
  32. Causse, P., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Experimental study of flexible injection to manufacture parts of strong curvature”, Polymer Composites, DOI: 10.1002/pc.21096, 2011. [NSERC, GM Canada, 35%]
  33. García J. A., GASCON, Ll., CHINESTA, F., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “An Efficient Solver of the Saturation Equation in Liquid Composite Molding Processes”, International Journal of Material Forming, DOI 10.1007/s12289-010-0681-8, 2010.
  34. ACHIM, V., RUIZ, E., “Guiding Selection for Reduced Process Development Time in RTM”, International Journal of Material Forming, DOI 10.1007/s12289-009-0630-6, 2009. [NSERC, 40%]
  35. Leclerc, J.-S., RUIZ, E., “Porosity Reduction using Optimized Flow Velocity in Resin Transfer Molding”, Composites Part A – Applied Science & Manufacturing, 39: 1859-1868, 2008. [NSERC, FQRNT, GM Canada, 40%]
  36. RUIZ, E., BILLOTTE, C., “Predicting the Cure of Thermosetting Polymers: The Iso-conversion map”, Polymer Composites, 10.1002/pc.20710, 2008. [NSERC, FQRNT, GM Canada, 80%]
  37. RUIZ, E., ACHIM, V., TROCHU, F., “Coupled non-conforming finite element and finite difference approximation based on laminate extrapolation to simulate liquid composite molding processes. Part I: Isothermal Flow”, and Eng. of Composite Materials, 14(2): 85-112, 2007 [Auto21, 80%]
  38. RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Coupled non-conforming finite element and finite difference approximation based on laminate extrapolation to simulate liquid composite molding processes. Part II: Non-isothermal filling and curing”, Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, 14(2): 113-144, 2007 [Auto21, NSERC, FQRNT, 90%].
  39. Demaria, RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “In-plane anisotropic permeability characterization of deformed woven fabrics by unidirectional injections. Part II: Prediction model and numerical simulations”, Polymer Composites, 28 (6) 812-827. [NSERC, FQRNT, 30%]
  40. Demaria, RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “In-plane anisotropic permeability characterization of deformed woven fabrics by unidirectional injections. Part I: Experimental results”, Polymer Composites, 28 (6) 797-811, 2007. [NSERC, FQRNT, 30%].
  41. RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Multi-Criteria Thermal Optimization in Liquid Composite Molding to Reduce Processing Stresses and Cycle Time”, Composites Part A, Special Issue FPCM-7, 37:6. 913-924, 2006 [Auto21, NSERC, FQRNT, 90%].
  42. TROCHU, F., RUIZ, E., ACHIM, V., SOUKANE, S., “Advanced Numerical Simulation of Liquid Composite Molding for Process Analysis and Optimization”, Composites Part A, Special Issue FPCM-7, 37:6 SPEC ISS. 890-902, 2006 [NSERC, FQRNT, 40%].
  43. RUIZ, E., ACHIM, V., SOUKANE, S., TROCHU, F., BREARD, J., “Optimization of injection flow rate to minimize micro/macro voids Formation in Resin transfer molded composites”, of Composite Sci. and Tech., 66:3-4. 475-486, 2006 [NSERC, FQRNT, 70%].
  44. RUIZ, E., Demaria, TROCHU, F., “PolyPer, a freeware for preform permeability characterization”, JEC Composites, 17:70, 2005 [Auto2, 50%].
  45. SOUKANE, S., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “A Novel Approach to Reduce Calculation Time during Simulations of Resin Transfer Molding”, European Finite Element Revue, 14(6-7): 819-840, 2005.
  46. RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Comprehensive thermal optimization of liquid composite molding to reduce time and processing stresses”, Polymer Composites, 26(2): 209-230, 2005. [Auto21, 90%]
  47. RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Numerical analysis of cure temperature and internal stresses in thin and thick RTM parts”, Composites Part A, 36(6): 806-826, 2005. [Auto21, 90%]
  48. RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Thermo-mechanical properties during cure of glass-polyester RTM composites: elastic and viscoelastic modeling”, of Composite Materials, 39(10): 881-916, 2005. [NSERC, FQRNT, 90%]
  49. RUIZ, E., ACHIM, V., SOUKANE, S., TROCHU, F., “Numerical Simulation of Liquid Composite Molding”, JEC Composites, 8:147-149, 2004. [NSERC, FQRNT, 50%].
  50. Béchet, E., RUIZ, E., , Trochu, F., CuillièRE, J.-C., “Re-meshing Algorithms Applied to Mould Filling Simulations in Resin Transfer Moulding”, J. of Reinf. Plast. & Comp., 23(1): 17-36, 2004. [NSERC, FQRNT, 20%].
  51. RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., GAUVIN, R., “Internal Stresses and Warpage in Thin Composite Parts Manufactured by RTM”, Advanced Composite Letters, 13(1): 49-57, 2004. [NSERC, FQRNT, 80%]
  52. RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “State of the art revue of numerical simulation of liquid composite molding processes”, Recent Research Developments in Material Science & Eng., 2:217-244, 2003.
  53. Béchet, E., RUIZ, E., Trochu, F., CuilliÈRE, J.-C., “Adaptive Mesh Generation for Mould Filling Problems in Resin Transfer Moulding”, Composites Part A – Applied Science & Manufacturing, 34(9): 813-834, 2003. [NSERC, FQRNT, 15%]

  1. b) Articles submitted to scientific journals with peer review:

  1. ACHIM, V., RUIZ, E., “Review of Numerical Filling Algorithms used in Resin Transfer Molding Simulation and New Hybrid Formulation”, Composites Part A, submitted Jun 2009. [NSERC, 35%]

 

Other refereed contributions. Conferences with review committee (88 since 2000):

  1. Renaud, J., RUIZ, E., LABERGE-LEBEL, L., “Preforming of 3D carbon interlock fabrics for the manufacturing of composite parts with the flexible injection process”, proceedings of SAMPE Long Beach Conference. Long Beach, California, May 23-26, 2016.
  2. RUIZ, E., COURTEAU-GODMAIRE, H., FOTSING, R., BILLOTTE, C., LEVESQUE, M., “Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Defects in Composite Panels Used in Business Aircrafts Interior”, 8th International Conference Time of Polymers & Composites, Ischia, Italy, June 19 to 23, 2016.
  3. Courtois, A., RUIZ, E., HIRSEKORN, M., MARCIN, L., LEVESQUE, M., “Viscoelastic Behavior of an Epoxy Resin During Cure: Characterization and Modeling”, Mechanics of Time Dependent Materials Conference (MTDMC 2016), Paris, France, May 17 to 20, 2016.
  4. Renaud, J., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., LABERGE-LEBEL, L., “Study of the creep compaction behavior of a 3D carbon interlock fabric”, 12th International Conference on Textile Composites (TexComp-12), Raleigh, USA, May 26-29, 2015.
  5. PUPIN, C., ROSS, A., DAUCHIER, M., VERNET, N., DAMBRINE, B., “Porosity Control by Process Parameters”, 20th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-20), Copenhagen, July 19 to 24, 2015.
  6. Courteau-Godmaire, H., causse, P., Fotsing, R., RUIZ, E., “Numerical modeling of resin shrinkage around insert in composite sandwich panels”, 20th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-20), Copenhagen, July 19 to 24, 2015.
  7. RUIZ, E., “Composites for the aerospace industry : from fibers to structures”, 6th International Conference on Science and Technology of Composite Materials (COMAT2015), Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 5 to 7, 2015.
  8. BENAVENTE M., CAUSSE, P., VERNET, N., GODON, T., RUIZ, E., “Residual stresses in 3D interlock composites: Characterization and simulation’ conference,”, 6th International Conference on Science and Technology of Composite Materials (COMAT2015), Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 5 to 7, 2015.
  9. García J. A., GASCON, Ll., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Modeling Hysteresis in Liquid Composite Mold Filling Processes with Void Formation”, 12th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-12), Enschede, The Nederland, July 14 to 16, 2014.
  10. FAVRE, A., FOTSING, R., LEVESQUE, M., RUIZ, E., “Rubber Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials for Hydraulic Turbine”, Advances in Hydroelectric Turbine Manufacturing and Repair, Montréal, Canada, 27-31 October, 2013.
  11. RUIZ, E., et. Al. “Results of the second Permeability Benchmark Exercise”, 19th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-19), Montréal, Canada, July 28 to August 2, 2013.
  12. Fotsing, R., Sola, M., Ross, A., RUIZ, E., “Mechanical Properties of composite sandwich structures with core or face sheet discontinuities”, 19th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-19), Montréal, Canada, July 28 to August 2, 2013.
  13. charette, e., Billotte, C., Fotsing, R., GRENIER, D., RUIZ, E., “Effect of humidity and temperature on the curing and aging of a room temperature epoxy adhesive”, 19th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-19), Montréal, Canada, July 28 to August 2, 2013.
  14. Billotte, C., RUIZ, E., “Chemical shrinkage and thermomechanical characterization of different resin systems during cure by a novel in situ measurement method”, 19th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-19), Montréal, Canada, July 28 to August 2, 2013.
  15. Favre, a., Fotsing, R., Levesque, M., RUIZ, E., “Comparative study of elastomer-fiber-reinforced composites subjected to accelerated ageing in water”, 19th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-19), Montréal, Canada, July 28 to August 2, 2013.
  16. PUPIN, C., LOISELLE-SHEBIB, V., ROSS, A., DAUCHIER, M., DAMBRINE, B., GODON, T., RUIZ, E., “Porosity elimination related to volatiles from the polymerization in RTM processing”, 19th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-19), Montréal, Canada, July 28 to August 2, 2013.
  17. ravey, c., LEBEL, F., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Voids minimization and optimization of injection velocity during RTM processes for glass fibers reinforcements”, 19th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-19), Montréal, Canada, July 28 to August 2, 2013.
  18. ravey, c., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “RTM optimal injection velocity determination by capillary rise measurements using infrared thermography”, 19th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-19), Montréal, Canada, July 28 to August 2, 2013.
  19. Renaud, J., Causse, P., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “A study of consolidation equilibrium in composites made by flexible injection”, 19th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-19), Montréal, Canada, July 28 to August 2, 2013.
  20. Causse, P., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Processing warpage of asymmetric composite panels manufactured by resin transfer molding”, 19th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-19), Montréal, Canada, July 28 to August 2, 2013.
  21. RUIZ, E., “RTM Process Analysis and Simulation of Turbofan Components”, JEC Composites Forum, Paris, France, March 12-14, 2010.
  22. RUIZ, E., “Simulation of Resin Transfer Molding Processing of Aircraft Composites”, ESI Group Composites Expert Seminar, Paris, France, Sept. 26-27, 2012.
  23. RUIZ, E., “Material Characterization For RTM Process Simulation and Optimization”, ESI Group Composites Expert Seminar, Paris, France, Sept. 26-27, 2012.
  24. FRANCUCCI, G., VÁZQUEZ, A., RODRÍGUEZ, E., RUIZ, E., “Influence of the Type of Fluid and Injection Conditions on the Processing of Natural Fiber Composites”, 11th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-11), Auckland, New Zealand, July 9-12, 2012.
  25. García J. A., GASCON, Ll., RUIZ, E., LEBEL, F., TROCHU, F., “Simulation and Experimental Validation of the Saturation in LCM Processes”, 11th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-11), Auckland, New Zealand, July 9-12, 2012.
  26. RUIZ, E., LEBEL, F., TROCHU, F., “Experimental Study of Capillary Flows, Voids Formation and Void Migration in LCM Manufacturing”, 11th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-11), Auckland, New Zealand, July 9-12, 2012.
  27. RUIZ, E., “Technology transfer in Canada: closing the gap between Science and Volume Production”, invited speaker at the 11th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-11), Auckland, New Zealand, July 9-12, 2012.
  28. PINEDA, U. MONTÉS, N., SÁNCHEZ, F., BENSADOUN, F., RUIZ, E., “Experimental Analysis by Thermography and Conductive Heat Flux Sensors of the Curing Stage of Composite Parts made by Resin Infusion (RI)”, 15th European Conference on Composite Materials (ECCM-15), Venice, Italy, June 24-28, 2012.
  29. PINEDA, U. MONTÉS, N., SÁNCHEZ, F., BENSADOUN, F., RUIZ, E., “In-situ Calibration Experimental Method for Infrared Thermography Applied to the Heat Transfer Analysis for Composite Parts During Manufacturing based on Resin Infusion Technique”, 11th Quantitative InfraRed Thermography, Naples, Italy, June 11-14, 2012.
  30. GUTIERREZ, J., TROCHU, F., RUIZ, E., “Effects of High Frequency Vibrations on the Compressibility of Dry Fibrous Reinforcements”, 2nd Joint US-Canada Conference on Composites/26th ASC Annual Technical Conference, Montreal, Canada, September 26-28, 2011.
  31. Causse, P., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Fabrication of Curved Parts by Flexible Injection: Influence of Processing Conditions on Composite Quality and Analysis of Distortion”, 2nd Joint US-Canada Conference on Composites/26th ASC Annual Technical Conference, Montreal, Canada, September 26-28, 2011.
  32. Billotte, C., MORIN BERNARD, F., CARA, F., BAURIER, H., RUIZ, E., “Chemical Shrinkage and Thermomechanical Characterization of an Epoxy Resin During Cure by a Novel in Situ Measurement Method”, 2nd Joint US-Canada Conference on Composites/26th ASC Annual Technical Conference, Montreal, Canada, September 26-28, 2011.
  33. Bensadoun, F., Billotte, C., KCHIT, N., BICKERTON, S., TROCHU, F., RUIZ, E., “Development, Characterization and Manufacturing of Nanocomposites and Bionanocomposites for Transportation Industry”, 2nd Joint US-Canada Conference on Composites/26th ASC Annual Technical Conference, Montreal, Canada, September 26-28, 2011.
  34. Causse, P., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Analysis of Fiber Preforming for Improved Manufacturing of Curved Parts by Flexible Injection”, 18th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-18), Jeju Island, Korea, August 21-26, 2011.
  35. RUIZ, E., Billotte, C., MORIN BERNARD, F., CARA, F., BAURIER, H., “Chemical Shrinkage and Thermomechanical Characterization of an Epoxy Resin During Cure by a Novel in Situ Measurement Method”, 18th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-18), Jeju Island, Korea, August 21-26, 2011.
  36. Fotsing, R., Sola, M., Ross, A., RUIZ, E., “Lightweight Damping Treatment of Composite Sandwich Beams”, 18th International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV 18), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 10-14, 2011.
  37. LEBEL, F., RUIZ, E., DULONG, S., TROCHU, F., “Development of a Capillary Characterization Setup for Dual-Scale Analysis of Fiber Wetting”, 8th Joint Canada-Japan Workshop on Composites, Montréal, Canada, July 26-29, 2010.
  38. Bensadoun, F., KCHIT, N., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Fabrication and Mechanical Properties of Nanocomposites Fabricated by Rein Infusion with Bioresin and Natural Fibers”, 8th Joint Canada-Japan Workshop on Composites, Montréal, Canada, July 26-29, 2010.
  39. CAUsse, p., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Thermoelastic Spring-in of Curved Composite Parts Manufactured by Flexible Injection”, 8th Joint Canada-Japan Workshop on Composites, Montréal, Canada, July 26-29, 2010.
  40. Arbter, J.M. Beraud, C. Binetruy, L. Bizet, J. Bréard, S. Comas-Cardona, C. Demaria, A. Endruweit, P. Ermanni, F. Gommer, S. Hasanovic, P. Henrat, F. Klunker, B. Laine, S. Lavanchy, S.V. Lomov, A. Long, V. Michaud, G. Morren, E. Ruiz, H. Sol, F. Trochu, B. Verleye, M. Wietgrefe, W. Wui, G. Ziegmann, “Experimental determination of the permeability of textiles: A benchmark exercise”, 10th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-10), Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland, July 11-15, 2010.
  41. CAUsse, p., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Experimental Analysis of Flexible Injection for Curved Composite Parts”, 10th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-10), Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland, July 11-15, 2010.
  42. Kchit, N., Bensadoun, F., Carrozani, T., Billotte,, RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “A Study of Nano-Clay Composites made by Liquid Composite Molding”, 10th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-10), Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland, July 11-15, 2010.
  43. TRUDEAU, P., RUIZ, E., “Optimizing the Fibre Wetting in a Novel Polyurethane Foam Sandwich Composite”, 10th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-10), Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland, July 11-15, 2010.
  44. FRANCUCCI, G., VÁZQUEZ, A., RODRÍGUEZ, E., RUIZ, E., “Capillarity Effect in Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding with Natural Fibers”, 10th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-10), Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland, July 11-15, 2010.
  45. GASCON, Ll., García J. A., CHINESTA, F., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Analysis of the Saturation in Liquid Composite Molding Process using an Essentially Non-Oscillatory Technique”, 10th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-10), Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland, July 11-15, 2010.
  46. RUIZ, E., DEMARIA, C., TROCHU, F., DAMBRINE, B., GODON, T., “Simulation Of Resin Transfer Molding Processing of a Composite Fan Blade For An Aircraft Engine”, keynote speaker at the 10th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-10), Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland, July 11-15, 2010.
  47. RUIZ, E., ACHIM, V., LEBEL, F., “Characterization, Analysis and Design of RTM Process”, 10th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-10), Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland, July 11-15, 2010.
  48. KCHIT, N., BENSADOUN, F., Billotte, C., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Nano-clay composites made by liquid molding”, 10th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-10), Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland, July 11-15, 2010.
  49. TRUDEAU, P., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Polyurethane Composite Sandwich Structure”, 10th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-10), Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland, July 11-15, 2010.
  50. LEBEL, F., RUIZ, E., DULONG, S., TROCHU, F., “Characterization of Capillary Effects in Dual-Scale Fibrous Reinforcements”, 10th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-10), Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland, July 11-15, 2010.
  51. DEMARIA, C., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., DAMBRINE, B., GODON, T., “Fabrication by Resin Transfer Molding of a Turbine Blade Reinforced by Three-Dimensional Woven Fabrics: Process Simulation and Optimization”, SAMPE Conference, Seattle (Washington), USA, May 18-20, 2010.
  52. RUIZ, E., DEMARIA, C., TROCHU, F., DAMBRINE, B., GODON, T., “Advanced Process Simulation of Resin Transfer Molding and Application to Fan Blades for an Aircraft Engine”, Forum of the Journées Européennes des Composites (JEC), Paris, France, April 13-15, 2010.
  53. TROCHU, F., DEMARIA, C., RUIZ, E., DAMBRINE, B., GODON, T., “RTM Process Simulation and Optimization of Composite Fan Blades Reinforced by 3D Woven Fabrics”, Joint American Society for Composites/ Association for Composite Structures and Materials Conference (ASC/CACSMA), Newark (Delaware), USA, 15-17 September, 2009.
  54. LEBEL, F., RUIZ, E., DULONG, S., TROCHU, F., “Experimental Investigation of Dual-Scale Reinforcement Imbibition”, Joint American Society for Composites/ Association for Composite Structures and Materials Conference (ASC/CACSMA), Newark (Delaware), USA, 15-17 September, 2009.
  55. RUIZ, E., ACHIM, V., “RTM process analysis and on-line characterization”, 17th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-17), Edinburgh, UK, July 27-30, 2009.
  56. Sola, M., Jetté, M.-A., Fotsing, R., Cimmino, M., Ross, A., RUIZ, E., “Analytical and Experimental Study of Embedded Damping Elements in Composite Applications”, 16th International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV 16), Krakow, Poland, July 5-9, 2009.
  57. García J. A., GASCON, Ll., CHINESTA, F., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “An approach to simulate the saturation in RTM/VARI process”, 3rd Manufacturing Engineering Society International Conference (MESIC-09), Alcoy, Spain, Jun 17-19, 2009.
  58. CHATEL, S., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., BREARD, J., “A Permeability Measurement Method Dedicated to a Composite Process Family”, 9th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-9), Montreal, Canada, July 8-10, 2008.
  59. Harismendy I., Del Río M., RUIZ, E., García J. A., “Modelling VARTM of Wind Turbine Blades under Non-Isothermal Boundary Conditions”, 9th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-9), Montreal, Canada, July 8-10, 2008.
  60. RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Flexible Injection: A Novel LCM Technology for Low Cost Manufacturing of High Performance Composites. Part I:Experimental Investigation”, 9th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-9), Montreal, Canada, July 8-10, 2008.
  61. Daqoune, T., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Study of the Shape of the Compaction Chamber in Flexible Injection”, 9th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-9), Montreal, Canada, July 8-10, 2008.
  62. Causse, P., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Consolidation of Curved Composite Parts Manufactured by Flexible Injection”, 9th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-9), Montreal, Canada, July 8-10, 2008.
  63. LEBEL, F., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Thermosetting Matrix Composite Characterization and Cure Control Via a Scale Model Mould”, 9th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-9), Montreal, Canada, July 8-10, 2008.
  64. DEMARIA, C., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “In-Plane Anisotropic Permeability Characterization of Deformed Woven Fabrics by Unidirectional Injection”, 9th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-9), Montreal, Canada, July 8-10, 2008.
  65. ACHIM, V., RUIZ, E., “Guiding Selection toward Cost-Effective Composite Manufacturing”, 9th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-9), Montreal, Canada, July 8-10, 2008.
  66. Ortega, I., RUIZ, E., “Dispersion and Dielectric Characterization of an Epoxy Resin Reinforced with Carbon Nanofibers”, 9th International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM-9), Montreal, Canada, July 8-10, 2008.
  67. RUIZ, E., Ortega, I., Abdellaoui, C., Trudeau, P., “Nanosilica-Modified Carbon/Epoxy Composites Manufacturing and Characterization”, 4th International Symposium on Polymer Nanocomposites Science and Technology, Boucherville, Quebec, Canada, October 17-19, 2007.
  68. Ortega, I., Billotte, C., RUIZ, E., “Thermo-Mechanical and Rheological Characterization of Various Epoxy-Based Nanocomposites for High Performance Composites”, 4th International Symposium on Polymer Nanocomposites Science and Technology, Boucherville, Quebec, Canada, October 17-19, 2007.
  69. Leclerc, J.-S., Meunier, P., RUIZ, E., “Impact of Injection Pressure on Voids Formation and on Mechanical Properties of RTM Composites”, 19th Canadian Materials Science Conference, Hamilton, Canada, Jun 20-22, 2007.
  70. Croteau-Labouly, B., ACHIM, V., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., GAUVIN, R., “Analysis of Permeability and Compaction of Fiber Reinforcement During Vacuum Assisted Resin Infusion”, 8th Seminar on Experimental Techniques and Design in Composite Materials (ETDCM8), Costa Rel, Italy, October 3-6, 2007.
  71. Croteau-Labouly, B., ACHIM, V., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Combined characterization of permeability and compaction in porous media during vacuum assisted resin infusion”, The sixth Canadian International Composites Conference CANCOM, Winnipeg, Canada, August 15-17, 2007.
  72. RUIZ, E., ACHIM, V., BREARD, J., CHATEL, S., TROCHU, F., “A Fast Numerical Approach to Reduce Void Formation in Liquid Composite Molding”, 8 International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials, Mines de Douai, France, July 11-13, 2006.
  73. RUIZ, E., WAFFO, F., OWENS, J., BILLOTTE, C., TROCHU, F., “Modeling of Resin Cure Kinetics for Molding Cycle Optimization”, 8 International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials, Mines de Douai, France, July 11-13, 2006.
  74. RUIZ, E., CHATEL, S., TROCHU, F., “A Simplified Numerical Approach to Simulate Resin Transfer Molding with a Dispersion Medium”, 8 International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials, Mines de Douai, France, July 11-13, 2006.
  75. HUBERT, P., Haider, M., LESSARD, L., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Integrated Approach for Class A Surface Finish of Automotive Components Manfactured by RTM”, 27th International SAMPE Europe Conference, Paris, France, 27 to 29 March, 2006.
  76. Haider, M., RUIZ, E., HUBERT, P., LESSARD, L., “Resin Cure Shrinkage and LPA Action Characterization for Class A RTM Processing”, Canada Composites International Conf., Vancouver, Canada, August. 16-19, 2005.
  77. RUIZ, E., ACHIM, V., TROCHU, F., BREARD, J., “Reduction of Void Formation in LCM, a Practical Numerical Approach”, Canada Composites International Conf., Vancouver, Canada, August. 16-19, 2005.
  78. RUIZ, E., ACHIM, V., SOUKANE, S., TROCHU, F., BREARD, J., “Numerical optimization of injection flow rate in RTM to minimize micro/macro voids formation”, Journées Scientifiques et Techniques “Mise en Forme des Matériaux Composites”, Le Havre, France, Dec. 2-3, 2004.
  79. TROCHU, F., RUIZ, E., ACHIM, V., SOUKANE, S., “New Approaches to Accelerate Calculations and Improve Accuracy of Numerical Simulations in Liquid Composite Molding”, International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials, Delaware, USA, July 7-9, 2004.
  80. RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Multi-Criteria Thermal Optimization by Evolutionary Algorithms of Resin Cure, Processing Stresses and Cycle Time in liquid composite Molding”, International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials, Delaware, USA, July 7-9, 2004.
  81. TROCHU, F., RUIZ, E., “Approximation of Resin Flow in Liquid Composite Molding using a New Non-Conforming Three-Dimensional Finite Element”, 5th Canada-Japan Workshop on Composites, Yonezawa, Japan, September 6-8, 2004, 116-124.
  82. RUIZ, E., GAUVIN, R., TROCHU, F., “Processing Stresses and Thermal Optimization in Resin Transfer Molding”, 5th Canada-Japan Workshop on Composites, Yonezawa, Japan, September 6-8, 2004.
  83. ACHIM, V., RUIZ, E., SOUKANE, S., TROCHU, F., “Optimization of flow rate in resin transfer molding (RTM)”, 8th Japan International SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition (JISSE-8), Tokyo, Japan, November 18-21, 2003.
  84. RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., GAUVIN, R., “Thermal optimization of thick composite parts manufactured by resin transfer molding”, 5th International Symposium on Advanced Composites COMP’03, Corfu, Greece, November 18-21, 2003.
  85. RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Thermal residual stress during the curing of composite parts manufactured by RTM”, International Conference on Sci. and Technology of Composite Materials COMAT’01, Mar del Plata, Argentine, December 10-12, 2001.
  86. RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., “Thermal optimization of thick composite parts manufactured by resin transfer molding”, Third Canadian International Composites Conference CANCOM-2001, Montréal, Canada, August 21-24, 2001.
  87. Béchet, E., RUIZ, E., TROCHU, F., CuillièRE, J.-C., “Remeshing algorithms applied to resin transfer moulding simulations”, Third Canadian International Composites Conference CANCOM-2001, Montréal, Canada, August 21-24, 2001.
  88. TROCHU, F., Remacle, J.-F., Bréard, J., Bénoit, Y., RUIZ, E., “Three dimensional resin transfer molding simulations: Control of the accuracy and industrial validation for complex ribbed parts”, 3th Joint Canada-Japan Workshop on Composites Design and Manufacturing, Kyoto, Japan, October 20-23, 2000.