• Nanofiller-modified interfaces in man-made carbon and glass fibers reinforced composites have been investigated, while no such investigation was reported for natural fibers. (ukdiss.com)
  • In this work, we report a novel strategy of improving the interfacial nature in corn fiber/polylactide (CRF/PLA) composites by directly applying a sizing containing silica nanoparticles on the surface of corn fibers. (ukdiss.com)
  • It is well accepted that the fiber/matrix interface in composites controls not only the mechanical properties, but also physical properties [ 1-4 ]. (ukdiss.com)
  • In fact, all reinforcing fibers, particularly carbon and glass fibers, used as the reinforcements of polymer composites are surface treated [ 2 ]. (ukdiss.com)
  • In recent years, apart from glass and carbon fibers, the development of green composites made from natural fibers has been a hot topic all over the world. (ukdiss.com)
  • It is believed that the use of fibers from agricultural waste as reinforcements in green composites offers a low cost and environmentally friendly solution to waste disposal and a possibility for farmers to gain a profit from waste [ 7-12 ]. (ukdiss.com)
  • Similar to man-made glass and carbon fibers, to improve the fiber/matrix adhesion in natural fibers reinforced composites, surface treatments are also mandatory. (ukdiss.com)
  • In this study, the effect of mechanical reinforcement of glass fiber sizing on the transverse mechanical properties of the glass/epoxy composite, due to the significant impact of this region on the overall mechanical properties of reinforced composites with fibers, has been investigated. (ac.ir)
  • The inter-laminar shear strength and the contact angle of hybrid samples were compared with virgin ABS and pure glass fiber-reinforced composites. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • These developed reinforced materials, such as carbon fiber, glass fiber and ABS matrix composites, could be used in automotive, aerospace and wind energy applications. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • N. Dixit and P. K. Jain, "3D printed carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites: A review," Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 43, pp. 678- 681, 2020, doi: 10.1016/j.matpr.2020.12.609. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • J. M. Chacón, M. A. Caminero, P. J. Núñez, E. García-Plaza, I. García-Moreno, and J. M. Reverte, "Additive manufacturing of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites using fused deposition modelling: Effect of process parameters on mechanical properties," Composites Science and Technoly, vol. 181, Jun. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • Short-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites (SFRTCs) are widely used in various industrial sectors, right from automotive to electronic appliances, building & construction to domestic equipment. (transparencymarketresearch.com)
  • A partial or complete recycling of short fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites can be operated. (transparencymarketresearch.com)
  • As such, short fiber reinforced polymer composites have weak mechanical properties. (transparencymarketresearch.com)
  • Since short fiber reinforced polymer composites are linked with weak mechanical properties, manufacturers are increasing R&D to use a small number of nanofillers to increase the interfacial shear stress between the matrix and macro-filler, resulting in an improvement in both mechanical & physical properties of the composites. (transparencymarketresearch.com)
  • From the data reported in Table 2 it is evident that polymer composites are characterized by a superior specific strength, but the most interesting advantage in their use is probably the superior fatigue resistance. (milanpolymerdays.org)
  • Chevali Venkata S., Janowski Gregg M.: Flexural creep of long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites: Effect of processing-dependent fiber variables on creep response. (iupac.org)
  • Sever Kutlay, Sarikanat Mehmet, Seki Yoldas, Tavman Ismail H.: Concentration effect of γ-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane on the mechanical properties of glass fiber-epoxy composites. (iupac.org)
  • Pisanova E. V., Zhandarov S. F., Dovgyalo V. A.: Interfacial adhesion and failure modes in single filament thermoplastic composites. (iupac.org)
  • Bian X. S., Ambrosio L., Kenny J. M., Nicolais L., Dibenedetto A. T.: Effect of water absorption on the behavior of E-glass fiber/nylon-6 composites. (iupac.org)
  • This invention is directed to a method of making high strength carbon-carbon composites. (justia.com)
  • PE/PE one-unity composites were prepared inserting knitted polyethylene (PE) fiber as reinforcement and PE was injected as matrix by using injection and injection-compression molding process. (4spe.org)
  • Multiscale carbon nanotube-carbon fiber reinforcement for advanced epoxy composites. (springer.com)
  • Functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes for carbon fiber-epoxy composites, J Phys Chem C 111 (2007), pp. 17865-17871. (springer.com)
  • Mishnaevsky L Jr. Hierarchical composites: analysis of damage evolution based on fiber bundle model. (springer.com)
  • The bending, tensile and compressive strength of this composite is 44.2, 21.0, 111.2 MPa, respectively while the stiffness is 4.0 GPa which are 7, 10, 81, and 25%, respectively higher than the untreated composites. (edu.au)
  • The composites were improved because of the strong interfacial interactions between the BC and polymers. (ncsu.edu)
  • Wood-plastic composites (WPCs) are manufactured by combining natural plant fibers, such as wood, bamboo, sisal (Joseph et al . (ncsu.edu)
  • The water absorbed by the plant fibers in the composites can affect the dimensional stability, mechanical properties (Tissandier et al . (ncsu.edu)
  • Composites were fabricated using the NL-607 fibre type with optimised properties reaching a matrix microcracking stress of cmm = 665±75MPa, ultimate flexure strength of oUBS = 1168±41MPa and E = 157±12GPa (within the rule of mixtures calculation). (warwick.ac.uk)
  • Ultrasonic welding (USW) is one of the joining technologies that can be applied to short carbon fiber thermoplastic composites. (asme.org)
  • The composite materials'color difference, transmittance, haze, density, water absorption, and mechanical properties were determined to assess the effects of NaClO 2 treatment and the number of ramie fiber layers on the properties of the prepared composites. (techscience.com)
  • Abstract Thailand has a huge variability of bast fiber plants, some of which have been little researched regarding their applicability in composites. (techscience.com)
  • A vast range of chemical treatments (alkaline, bleaching, coupling with silanes, acylation, grafting by monomers etc.) have been developed to improve the interfacial adhesion [ 13 ]. (ukdiss.com)
  • However, the advantages of surface sizing such as improving handling properties of fibers, enhancing fiber wetting by the matrix and in particular improving fiber/matrix adhesion [ 20-22 ] make it a very promising route [ 2 ]. (ukdiss.com)
  • The contact angle results showed an increase due to the incorporation of fibers with ABS by 5% and 13% in GF/ABS and GF/CF/ABS, respectively, contributing to the adhesion. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • However, it has to be also considered that the mechanical resistance of FRPs is strongly affected by several factors, such as the intrinsic mechanical properties of the constituents, the interfacial adhesion conditions, the adopted processing conditions, etc. (milanpolymerdays.org)
  • Ahlstrom C., Gerard J. F.: The adhesion of elastomer-coated glass fibers to an epoxy matrix. (iupac.org)
  • Good interfacial adhesion allows more effective stress transfer from the matrix to the reinforcement, enhancing the ultimate strength. (scirp.org)
  • In developing reinforcing fillers, the aims of process or material modifications are increase the aspect ratio of particles and to improve their compatibility and interfacial adhesion with the chemically dissimilar polymer [7]. (ukessays.com)
  • Here we investigate the influence of temperature as an important parameter affecting adhesion strength of ice. (waset.org)
  • Using three metal surfaces, the adhesion strength of ice has been calculated as a value of shear stress at the point of detachment on a spinning centrifuge. (waset.org)
  • Findings show that the ambient temperature has a greater influence than the freezing temperature on the adhesion strength of ice. (waset.org)
  • The results will help us to measure the actual adhesion strength of ice to metal surfaces based on data from weather monitoring devices. (waset.org)
  • Future tests envisaged focus on thermally non-conducting substrates and their influence on adhesion strength. (waset.org)
  • Companies in the short fiber thermoplastics market are making the use of nanofillers and maleic anhydride to increase the interfacial shear strength between polypropylene and carbon fibers, with the exception of nano-clay. (transparencymarketresearch.com)
  • Söylev and Özturan concentrated on the mechanical properties of a low-volume fraction (0.5% steel fibers + 0.1% polypropylene, 0.1% glass fiber) FRC [ 6 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • A special mould (RCEM) was used to impose a controlled shear action on polypropylene molded discs. (4spe.org)
  • The plaques were co-injected with a virgin polypropylene (PP) as skin and a 40 % short glass fiber reinforced polypropylene (PP40) as core. (4spe.org)
  • Hagstrand PO [28] studied the void content on the flexural properties of beams manufactured by compression moulding multiple unidirectional commingled glass/polypropylene fiber tows. (scirp.org)
  • Generally, a strong interfacial bonding helps to achieve high stiffness and strength, while a relatively weak interfacial bonding improves the energy absorbing performance under impact conditions [ 1 , 2 ]. (ukdiss.com)
  • Companies in the short fiber thermoplastics market are increasing their R&D capabilities to understand material behavior through multi-scale analysis with the help of 3D design software. (transparencymarketresearch.com)
  • In addition, the effects of fiber, matrix, and fiber-matrix interface on the behavior of FRP material in three dimensions were demonstrated by micro-models. (yamaguchi-u.ac.jp)
  • Nowadays, the characterization of Ultra-High Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) tensile behavior still remains a challenge for researchers. (techno-press.com)
  • In this work, flexural properties and failure behavior of unidirectional (UD) carbon fiber reinforced polyamide 6 (CF/Nylon 6) and epoxy resin (CF/ Epoxy) laminates were investigated through three-point bending test. (scirp.org)
  • The mechanical properties and failure behavior of 0 and 90 degree CF/Nylon 6 and CF/Epoxy laminates were discussed based on the fiber volume fraction, fiber distribution, void content, interfacial properties, transversal tensile strength and fracture toughness. (scirp.org)
  • This paper evaluated the bond behavior between recycled crumb rubber (CR) concrete and fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bar. (koreascience.kr)
  • The experimental results of the bond behavior between glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars and concrete under several aggressive environments were studied. (go.jp)
  • This technique may be defined as one in which composite sheets or plates of relatively small thickness are bonded with an epoxy adhesive to, in most cases, a concrete structure to improve its structural behaviour and strength. (sharif.edu)
  • Gorbatkina Yu.A, Ivanova-Mumjieva V.G: Variance of adhesive strength and fracture mechanism of fibre/matrix joints. (iupac.org)
  • The shear strength values of these adhesive bonded couples are reported in association with their roughness and wettability properties. (trdizin.gov.tr)
  • Jacobs, T.D.B., Lefever, J.A. and Carpick, R.W. A technique for the experimental determination of the length and strength of adhesive interactions between effectively rigid materials. (upenn.edu)
  • Jacobs, T.D.B., Lefever, J.A. and Carpick, R.W. Measurement of the length and strength of adhesive interactions in a nanoscale silicon-diamond interface. (upenn.edu)
  • The protective tape is embossed in order to eliminate failure between the barrier layer and adhesive layer by both creating thin, weak areas in the protective tape to facilitate puncture and increasing interfacial contact between the barrier layer and adhesive layer to improve bonding between the barrier layer and adhesive layer. (justia.com)
  • The several surface treatments available for posts permit reduced clinical visits by eliminating fiber posts can be basically divided into three laboratory steps and their removal procedure is categories: rough surface promotion, chemical facilitated compared with metallic posts (FRAZER adhesive optimization and the association of these et al. (bvsalud.org)
  • Although, use of reinforced concrete slabs and utilization of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) as alternative to traditional steel reinforcement slabs are growing, but the influence of various parameters on their response under impact loads is not properly evaluated. (sharif.edu)
  • The advantage of short fibers compared to continuous or long fiber, in combination with thermoplastic polymers is their processability. (transparencymarketresearch.com)
  • Zhandarov S.F., Dovgyalo V.A., Pisanova E.V.: The effect of electric field on the bond strength between thermoplastic polymers and carbon fibers. (iupac.org)
  • Filler materials are mostly added to polymers to improve polymers by increasing bulk, tensile strength, abrasion resistance, thermal properties and other properties. (ukessays.com)
  • As it can be immediately seen in the mechanical properties chart reported in Table 2, the specific strength of unidirectional (UD) GFRPs (fiber volume fraction Vf = 0.5) and CFRPs (Vf = 0.6) is significantly higher than that of steel, and also the absolute strength of CFRPs is superior than that of steel. (milanpolymerdays.org)
  • Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) rods fabricated from unidirectional fibers and a polymer matrix strengthen effectively reinforced concrete (RC) members. (yamaguchi-u.ac.jp)
  • Unlike previous researches and design codes, the compressive strength of the bars was considered in the design process. (sharif.edu)
  • FRC has received worldwide attention due to its advantageous material properties, including high initial crack strength, tensile and compressive strength, toughness, outstanding impact resistance, and excellent energy absorption capacity [ 2 - 5 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • 7 ] demonstrated that the compressive strength and drying shrinkage were not promoted by recycled glass fiber reinforced polymer and virgin E-glass fiber additions at a substitution level of 5 wt% of the coarse aggregate, while the splitting tensile strengths were improved in most cases. (hindawi.com)
  • When tested up to 80oC, the flexural and tensile strength are slightly enhanced but the bending stiffness and compressive strength decreased as these latter properties are governed by the behaviour of resin. (edu.au)
  • The bond strength decreased with the increase of the compressive strength of recycled crumb rubber concrete. (koreascience.kr)
  • The increased surface roughness of corn fibers from incorporated silica nanoparticles may also contribute to the enhanced mechanical properties. (ukdiss.com)
  • In order to evaluate this process, the milling and drilling processes are conducted on the carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composite and titanium materials where cutting forces, surface roughness, and fiber pull-out are selected as critical factors for analysis. (sharif.edu)
  • The composite laminates were fabricated by using acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) as polymer and woven glass fiber (GF) and woven carbon fiber (CF) used as reinforcements. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • This study investigated the effect of rebar's material, amount and arrangement of reinforcements, concrete strength and slab. (sharif.edu)
  • Manufacturers in the short fiber thermoplastics market are deploying the addition of nanofillers in short fiber thermoplastics to improve their strength, modulus, and crack resistance. (transparencymarketresearch.com)
  • Owing to its enhanced strength, ductility, and resistance to harsh environments, increasing research attention has been paid to alkali-resistant glass fiber reinforced concrete (ARGFRC). (hindawi.com)
  • the impact test methods were addressed, and the comprehensive impact resistance of FRCs subjected to various loading conditions with different fibers was investigated [ 4 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Measurement of the micromechanical properties of the interface used an indentation technique giving the interfacial debond energy 2T = 12.4±5.4Jnv2, and shear sliding resistance T = 48±15MPa. (warwick.ac.uk)
  • This study aimed at the basalt fiber (BF) enhances the frost resistance of RAC. (koreascience.kr)
  • They are composed of bundles of elementary fibers, contain voids and defects, their cross-section is irregular, and their surface nature is hydrophilic. (ukdiss.com)
  • Such fibers are usually produced in bundles (roving or yarn), often by an extrusion process. (justia.com)
  • From these results, it was found that the tensile properties were dependent on resin impregnation state into fiber bundles. (4spe.org)
  • Newman WI, Gabrielov AM. Failure of hierarchical distributions of fiber bundles. (springer.com)
  • The statistical theory of the strength of bundles of threads. (springer.com)
  • It is well known that the rubber friction coefficient is mainly originated by the contribution of three friction forces: one is referred to as the shearing deformation of the rubber surface in contact with the true road area. (researchgate.net)
  • Abstract The residual resources of ramie fiber-based textile products were used as raw materials. (techscience.com)
  • When fiber content was 1.5%, the flexural toughness index I 5 , I 10 , and I 20 values were 4.0, 5.9, and 8.9, respectively, and increased by 3.0∼7.9 times. (hindawi.com)
  • The effects of fiber volume fraction, fiber distribution, void content and their hybrid effect on the flexural properties were investigated. (scirp.org)
  • Lassila J and Vallittu P [27] investigated the influence of the position of fiber rich on the flexural properties of FRPs construction. (scirp.org)
  • Results indicate that specimens with fibers positioned on the compression side (≈250 MPa) showed higher flexural strength than specimens with fibers positioned on the tension side (500 - 600 MPa). (scirp.org)
  • Voids were found to have a negative effect on the flexural modulus and strength, which both decreased by about 1.5% for each 1% of voids but a clear positive effect on the beam stiffness. (scirp.org)
  • Numerous experimental studies were conducted on FRP rods made of glass, carbon, aramid, or basalt fibers. (yamaguchi-u.ac.jp)
  • The glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars tended to have stronger bonds than that of basalt fiber reinforced polymer (BFRP) bars. (koreascience.kr)
  • Therefore, a rapid freeze-thaw cycles test was carried out on basalt fiber reinforced recycled aggregate concrete (BFRRC), with the variation of three different replacement ratios of RCA (i.e., 0, 50 and 100%) and four different contents of BF (i.e., 0, 2, 4 and 6 kg/m 3 ). (koreascience.kr)
  • The damage of glass fibers at various conditions was investigated by varying viscosity, screw speed, screw configuration and glass fiber length and diameter. (4spe.org)
  • Increasing screw speed, melt matrix viscosity and glass fiber concentration were found to increase the extent of fiber breakage. (4spe.org)
  • Nowadays, HWATs blades are generally manufactured by using glass fiber and carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRPs). (milanpolymerdays.org)
  • Unlike glass and carbon fibers, natural fibers possess very different properties. (ukdiss.com)
  • Can Nanofillers Transform Mechanical Properties of Short Fiber Thermoplastics? (transparencymarketresearch.com)
  • This paper presents experimental studies concerning the effects of fiber content on the mechanical properties and microstructural characteristics of ARGFRC. (hindawi.com)
  • Then the changing law affected by fiber content on these mechanical properties was further analyzed, and the corresponding equation was fitted. (hindawi.com)
  • The development of modern engineering constructions has generated a high demand for new types of concrete needed to have improved properties such as strength, fracture, durability, and sustainability. (hindawi.com)
  • 3 ] presented the preparation techniques and the properties of macroplastic fibers, and the effects of macroplastic fibers on the fresh and hardened concrete performances were discussed as well. (hindawi.com)
  • The recommended fiber content addition by weight was up to 1.0% of the maximum mechanical properties of FRC, while further addition of fibers decreased the mechanical performances due to the lack of workability [ 5 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Furthermore, the concept of the interphase has been taken into account, stating that each individual fiber is encircled by a thin layer of variable thermomechanical properties. (mdpi.com)
  • This advanced model includes the influence of fiber contiguity in parallel with the interphase concept on the thermomechanical properties of the overall material. (mdpi.com)
  • The previous studies have reported that the tensile properties of FRP rods are affected by the shear-lag effect. (yamaguchi-u.ac.jp)
  • Moreover, the effects of mechanical properties of fibers, matrix, fiber-matrix interface on FRP rod properties have not been investigated in detail. (yamaguchi-u.ac.jp)
  • To quantify factors affecting the tensile properties of FRP rods, this study performed a numerical investigation on aramid FRP rods to assess the shear-lag effect, tensile load-capacity, and tensile strength. (yamaguchi-u.ac.jp)
  • Chapter 3 presents the simulations of the representative volume element (RVE) models to determine the mechanical properties and strengths of composite materials. (yamaguchi-u.ac.jp)
  • The study investigates the effects of the fiber properties and fiber-matrix interface on composite mechanical properties in detail. (yamaguchi-u.ac.jp)
  • Strength and drying shrinkage properties of concrete containing furnace bottom ash as fine aggregate. (novapublishers.com)
  • Using a virgin polymer with a good surface aspect for the skin and fiber reinforced polymer for the core, one can obtain interesting final properties.In this study a statistical analysis of the relationship between processing parameters and final properties of co-injected molded plaques has been performed applying experimental design concepts. (4spe.org)
  • Influence of carbon black on cure properties and mechanical strength of natural rubber/butadiene rubber blends. (ki.si)
  • 2005). Thus, to improve this interaction, it is handling, besides good properties (GOMEZ-POLO necessary to perform surface treatments of the fiber et al. (bvsalud.org)
  • A resin impregnated carbon fiber reinforced prepreg is disposed in a pressure vessel and the vessel is substantially filled with a solid flowable particulate polymer. (justia.com)
  • The material is then heated to cure the resin binder forming a fiber reinforced precursor composite part. (justia.com)
  • The influences from aggressive environment, resin type and exposure period on the bond strength, together with the degradation mechanism and failure mode were explored. (go.jp)
  • Ramie fiber felt (RF) was modified by NaClO 2 aqueous solution and then impregnated with water-based epoxy resin (WER). (techscience.com)
  • The surface treatment of fiber posts influence the bonding between composite resin cements and intraradicular retainers, being relevant to the prognostic of teeth without coronal structure. (bvsalud.org)
  • Prefabricated glass using fiber post depends on the bonding interface fiber posts are now the most used intraradicular between post, resin cement and tooth (LANZA et retainers due to their inherent low cost and easy al. (bvsalud.org)
  • These improvements are mainly due to the presence of silica nanoparticles on corn fiber-PLA interfaces, which act to resist the crack propagation. (ukdiss.com)
  • designed, synthesized, and investigated the effects of a cationic comb polymer on the stability of aqueous silica suspensions of varying ionic strength and pH. (rpi.edu)
  • Data obtained show better interfacial interaction with filler/matrix until 20 wt% of hydroxyapatite whiskers partially replaced silica particles filler. (hindawi.com)
  • The old structure and the new bonded-on material create a new structural element that has a higher strength and stiffness than original one. (sharif.edu)
  • The higher the fiber content, the larger the postpeak stiffness of the tested beams. (hindawi.com)
  • Within this study, different metal types with various surface treatments such as sandpapering, laser texturing and sand blasting, are adhesively bonded to 35%wt glass fiber reinforced polyamide 66 (PA66). (trdizin.gov.tr)
  • As the fiber content increased, the effect of the concrete grout on the fiber packaging decreased, according to the scanning electron microscopy analysis. (hindawi.com)
  • The energy dispersive spectroscopy observation proved that adding a certain fiber content did not affect the concrete hydration reaction. (hindawi.com)
  • There has been a steady increase over the last decades in the use of fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) in the engineering field. (hindawi.com)
  • Ahmad and Zhou discussed the mechanical performances of concrete reinforced with natural or synthetic fibers. (hindawi.com)
  • Amin N. Use of Bagasse Ash in Concrete and Its Impact on the Strength and Chloride Resistivity. (novapublishers.com)
  • The use of crumb rubber in concrete reduced the bond strength. (koreascience.kr)
  • The manipulation of fiber/matrix interface is mainly achieved through surface treatment of fibers. (ukdiss.com)
  • Nevertheless, a full recovery of both matrix and reinforcing fibers can be achieved. (transparencymarketresearch.com)
  • To this end, three prescribed configurations are introduced to predict in a deterministic manner the arrangement of internal and neighboring fibers inside the matrix. (mdpi.com)
  • Firstly, two representative volume element (RVE) models of fibers and matrix were proposed to predict engineering constants and strengths of the FRP material in three dimensions. (yamaguchi-u.ac.jp)
  • Within this study, a novel matrix selection principle, within the MAS glass ceramic system, has been developed with emphasis placed on the use of this matrix in a ceramic fibre reinforced composite. (warwick.ac.uk)
  • Based on our experimental data and Euler buckling theory the composite modular kinetic model to describe glass fiber damage was developed. (4spe.org)
  • These projections were consistent with the experimental results whereby a 10% increase in RHP content led to 15% and 20% decrease in yield stress and tensile strength, but had no effect on the composite's elastic property. (scirp.org)
  • Katti KS, Katti DR, Pradhan SM, Bhosle A. Platelet interlocks are the key to toughness and strength in nacre. (springer.com)
  • After surface treatment, a polymer coating (typically epoxy), referred to as a "sizing", is applied to protect the carbon and glass fibers during handling and improve the processability of fiber yarns [ 5 , 6 ]. (ukdiss.com)
  • With new formulations being tried and adopted, understanding workability, strength and durability characteristics of these formulations is of utmost importance. (koreascience.kr)
  • In addition, hydroxyapatite whiskers (wHA) have been considered the best option as reinforcing filler in comparison with other whiskers based on carbon, ceramic, glass, metal, and polymer due to the absence of cytotoxicity effects [ 12 , 13 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • To predict the transverse elastic modulus and tensile strength of the glass/epoxy composite, a representative volume element (RVE) and a three-dimensional shell model are simulated respectively, in ABAQUS commercial software. (ac.ir)
  • Also, it is shown that increasing in CNTs length or decreasing in their diameter, which are distributed in sizing, would lead to improving the transverse elastic modulus and tensile strength of the glass/epoxy composite. (ac.ir)
  • MWNT's cross-sectional area offers an elastic modulus approaching 1 TPa and a tensile strength of 100 GPa, over 10-fold higher than any industrial fiber. (wikipedia.org)
  • Using the analytical models, it was calculated that an increase in volume percentage of RHP to 30% led to continual reduction in elastic Young's modulus and ultimate tensile strength of the composite. (scirp.org)
  • Cu-based bulk metallic glasses are of relative low cost and high strength. (edu.au)
  • If the fatigue performance of these materials is considered in terms of specific strength (i.e. per unit weight), the advantage in the use of composite materials is further enhanced. (milanpolymerdays.org)
  • In addition, diameter is a significant factor that increases the shear-lag effect and reduces the tensile strength of the FRP rods. (yamaguchi-u.ac.jp)
  • This is because there exists an amorphous liquid-like layer at the ice-surface interface, whose bond with the surface increases in strength at lower ambient temperatures when the substrate conducts heat much faster than the ice and acts as a heat sink. (waset.org)
  • The strength loss of unsealed samples increases with an increase in the confining pressure. (go.jp)
  • The time-dependent test results showed a clear decrease in the bond strength of treated group, with notably various degradation trends during different exposure periods. (go.jp)
  • The RVE-2 was applied to predict the tensile and shear strengths in three dimensions. (yamaguchi-u.ac.jp)
  • The type and content of recycled crumb rubber also affected the bond strength. (koreascience.kr)