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Polymer Science
Ning Jiang, Xintao Zhao, Mingdao Wang, Mengdi Li, Junteng Li
Summary: This paper focuses on modeling the water absorption and internal stress behavior of steel/rubber composites. A three-dimensional finite element model is established to accurately simulate water diffusion, and the outcomes show that the early water diffusion conforms to the Fickian model while the weight gain follows the Langmuir model due to the presence of bound water. The internal stress caused by differential swelling between steel and rubber is revealed and quantitatively analyzed, contributing to the understanding of damage initiation in steel/rubber composites.
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Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
S. M. Kalbin Salim Turjo, Md Foisal Hossain, Muhammed Sohel Rana, Md Shafiul Ferdous
Summary: The mechanical properties of natural fiber composites, particularly in corrosive or humid environments, were studied with a focus on the change in properties between normal and corrosive environments. Jute and banana fibers were the main natural reinforcements used, with glass fiber mats and aluminum foil also being used. Various composites were fabricated and their mechanical properties, including tensile and flexural strengths, were tested before and after immersion in seawater for sixty days. The results showed a deterioration of mechanical strength due to matrix erosion and the formation of micro cracks. Water absorption characteristics and diffusion coefficients were also determined. The findings were further supported by finite element analysis and SEM micrographs.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mitchell L. Rencheck, Brandon T. Mackey, Yu-Yang Hu, Chia-Chih Chang, Michael D. Sangid, Chelsea S. Davis
Summary: This study presents a method to calibrate the intensity of MP fluorescent activation with local hydrostatic stresses. By monitoring the fluorescence intensity during quasi-static deformation and using finite element analysis, a linear relationship between the intensity and local hydrostatic stresses is established, which can be applied to many MP-containing materials systems for calibration.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2022)
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Mechanics
J. A. Cabrera-Gonzalez, G. Vargas-Silva, A. Barroso
Summary: Riveted joints have different failure mechanisms, some related to the rivet itself, and others related to the materials to be joined. Stress concentrations at rivet holes play a significant role in failures of unidirectional composite materials. The orthotropic behavior of materials and non-linear contact conditions between the rivet and the hole make it difficult to provide a general solution to the problem.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2021)
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Sabarinathan P. Subramaniyan, Muhammad A. Imam, Pavana Prabhakar
Summary: This paper elucidates the impact of fiber packing and morphology on moisture diffusion in FRPC materials, and establishes a relationship between tortuosity and diffusivity. By studying the influence of impermeable fiber architectures on moisture diffusion pathways, the authors provide insight into calculating diffusivity using tortuosity for a given micro-architecture.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Shijin Lu, Xiaohui Wang, Lichen Teng, Junjie Zhang, Zhenggan Zhou, Zhen Tong, Haiyan Shao, Xiuhua Men
Summary: This study demonstrates the feasibility of ultrasonic testing for internal flat-bottom holes in SiCp/Al composites by combining finite element simulations and experiments. The propagation behavior of sound waves in specimens with pre-existing defects and the detectable size limit of internal defects were revealed through simulations and experiments, providing theoretical and practical guidance for ultrasonic testing of internal defects in SiCp/Al composites.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Cao Miao, Xingzhong Gao, Bolin Tang, Zhengwei Dai, Haidong Li, Yi Jie
Summary: This study investigates the thermal oxidative ageing effect of carbon fiber/epoxy plain woven composites using a hierarchical multiscale model. The model considers the deterioration of structural integrity caused by interface cracks at both micro- and macroscale, as well as the mechanical property degradation in the matrix. The results show that interface cracks and matrix degradation have a significant influence on the transverse and shear properties at the microscale, and the accumulation of interface and matrix degradation leads to reduced mechanical property in the mesoscale, particularly under shear loading. At the macroscale, both experimental and numerical results reveal different failure modes between the pristine and aged specimens under short beam shear loading, with interlaminar cracks formed during thermal ageing playing an important role in delamination failure.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2023)
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Mechanics
Dipti Nikam, Abbas S. Milani
Summary: This study compared the performance of two material options for a single implant supported crown through numerical analysis, with the conclusion showing that the glass fiber dental composite is superior to traditional ceramic crowns in certain conditions. The fiber orientation was found to have a notable effect on the structural integrity of the crown under loading.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2022)
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Mechanics
Lizhenhui Zhou, Wenyang Liu, Zhichao Fan, Yiqi Mao, Shujuan Hou
Summary: This study develops a finite-deformation chemomechanical model to investigate the effects of mass diffusion on particle-reinforced composites. A general chemomechanical cohesive model is developed by considering displacement jump, chemical potential jump, and mass flux jump. The results show that the jump of mass flux across the interface leads to interface swelling, and an increase in the interface diffusion coefficient reduces the chemical potential jump. Changes in interface properties affect the diffusion rate. This research provides a theoretical reference for the application of particle-reinforced composites in chemical environments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2022)
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Polymer Science
Satya Guha Nukala, Ing Kong, Akesh Babu Kakarla, Vipulkumar Ishvarbhai Patel, Hossam Abuel-Naga
Summary: Wood is a widely available material that is extensively used as reinforcement in polymer composites. Wood polymer composites (WPCs) have various applications in different industries. However, measuring the properties of WPCs accurately is challenging, and finite element analysis (FEA) can help overcome this issue by predicting the mechanical properties of WPCs. Additionally, using simulation tools to predict material properties is a cost-effective technique for studying new materials under different load conditions.
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Mechanics
Lina Riano, Jean-Francois Chailan, Yoann Joliff
Summary: This study simulated the effects of humid tropical aging on a unidirectional composite by considering an interphase region, using micromechanical approach. Numerical micro-models were developed to predict the mechanical behavior of the composite, with results showing the importance of considering composite interphase in numerical models for mechanical behavior.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2021)
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Mechanics
Juanjuan Zhang, Xiaoqiang Wang, Xuhao Chen, Han Du, George J. Weng
Summary: This study investigates the performance and applications of multi-component hybrid magnetoelectric composites using the finite element method. A finite element model is established to study the distribution of elastic field, magnetic field, and electric field. The influence of various factors on the magnetoelectric coefficient is analyzed. The research results are of great significance for the design and technological development of high-performance magnetoelectric devices.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2022)
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Engineering, Biomedical
Franziska Wieja, Georg Jacobs, Sebastian Stein, Alexander Kopp, Kerstin van Gaalen, Nadja Kroger, Max Zinser
Summary: Large segmental mandible bone defects present a challenge for endogenous regeneration, with individually manufactured scaffolds made of biodegradable magnesium alloys emerging as a potential treatment. Biomedical engineers face the challenge of developing a scaffold structure that not only provides stability, but also stimulates bone growth while considering the degradation of the magnesium alloy. The porosity of the scaffold must also promote bone ingrowth and neovascularization to support effective healing.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2022)
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Engineering, Biomedical
Nolan M. Norton, Elizabeth Santschi, Kenneth J. Fischer
Summary: The etiology of subchondral bone cysts (SBCs) is not fully understood, but mechanical trauma and fluid pressure are believed to be two mechanisms for their formation and growth. Using a model of equine stifle joint, it was found that shear stresses are likely the cause of failure for the subchondral bone, not pressurized fluid from the joint. Additionally, fluid pressure must rise above what is likely to occur in vivo to increase bone shear stress.
ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
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J. Caleb Arp, John Nicholson, Joseph Geddes, D. Andrew Brown, Sez Atamturktur Russcher, Christopher L. Kitchens
Summary: Composite materials consist of a matrix reinforced by fillers, and the properties of the interphase region between the matrix and filler are poorly known. This study proposes a comprehensive framework to numerically model the interphase effects and infer the key mechanical properties of the interphase region from experimental measurements of the composite modulus.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
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Lina Riano, Lenaik Belec, Yoann Joliff
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
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S. Abidi, Y. Joliff, C. Favotto
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2016)
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L. Belec, Y. Joliff
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(2016)
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Z. Derbali, A. Fahs, J. -F. Chailan, I. V. Ferrari, M. L. Di Vona, P. Knauth
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2017)
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Aurelie Dupuis, Francois-Xavier Perrin, Amelia Ulloa Torres, Jean-Pierre Habas, Lenaik Belec, Jean-Francois Chailan
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2017)
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L. Belec, Y. Joliff
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2017)
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Chemistry, Applied
M. R. Tchoquessi Diodjo, Y. Joliff, L. Belec, E. Aragon, F. X. Perrin, M. Bonnaudet, L. Lanarde
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2017)
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Mechanics
Lina Riano, Lenaik Belec, Jean-Francois Chailan, Yoann Joliff
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2018)
Review
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Fatiha Teklal, Arezki Djebbar, Samir Allaoui, Gilles Hivet, Yoann Joliff, Bachir Kacimi
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2018)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Riccardo Narducci, Philippe Knauth, Jean-Francois Chailan, Maria Luisa Di Vona
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Mechanics
Lina Riano, Yoann Joliff
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2019)
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Mechanics
Lina Riano, Jean-Francois Chailan, Yoann Joliff
Summary: This study simulated the effects of humid tropical aging on a unidirectional composite by considering an interphase region, using micromechanical approach. Numerical micro-models were developed to predict the mechanical behavior of the composite, with results showing the importance of considering composite interphase in numerical models for mechanical behavior.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2021)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rita Zakhia Douaihy, Igor Telegeiev, Hussein Nasrallah, Oleg Lebedev, Philippe Bazin, Alexandre Vimont, Jean-Francois Chailan, Armand Fahs, Mohamad EL-Roz
Summary: In this study, a new bifunctional silane-based type-1 photoinitiator was utilized as a coupling agent for photopolymer filler and silica grafting. The grafted particles showed enhanced mechanical properties compared to unmodified silica, and the dispersion of the filler in the polymer matrix was analyzed at the microscale level using various characterization techniques. This research provides valuable insights into the development of materials with improved mechanical properties and dispersion effects.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Stefano Giancola, Raul Andres Becerra Arciniegas, Armand Fahs, Jean-Francois Chailan, Maria Luisa Di Vona, Philippe Knauth, Riccardo Narducci
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Mechanics
Rawan Aqel, Patrick Severson, Rani Elhajjar
Summary: A novel core splice joint configuration for composite sandwich structures is studied and proposed to improve the strength and toughness. Experimental and numerical efforts show that this configuration can significantly increase the ultimate strength by 13% to 51% and the toughness by 2% to 35%.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2024)
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Mechanics
Xianheng Wang, Cong Chen, Jinsong Zhang, Xinming Qiu
Summary: In this paper, a new form-finding method based on spatial elastica model (FMSE) is proposed for elastic gridshells. The method integrates the deformations of elastic rods into the overall deformation of the gridshell, and solves a set of transcendental equations using the quasi-Newton method to ensure the deformation satisfies the given boundary conditions. The method is validated through experiments and expected to have potential applications in the investigations of elastic gridshells.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2024)
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Mechanics
Hao Huang, Zitong Guo, Zhongde Shan, Zheng Sun, Jianhua Liu, Dong Wang, Wang Wang, Jiale Liu, Chenchen Tan
Summary: The conventional evaluation of 3D braided composites' mechanical properties through numerical and experimental methodologies hinders material application due to the expenses, time constraints, and laborious efforts involved. This study establishes a multi-scale finite element model and a surrogate model for predicting the elastic properties of 3D4D rotary braided composites with voids. By optimizing a neural network model, the results are validated and provide valuable insights into the microstructure and properties of these composites.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2024)
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Mechanics
Xinyu Li, Hao Zhang, Haiyang Yang, Junrong Luo, Zhongmin Xiao, Hongshuai Lei
Summary: Due to their excellent mechanical properties and design flexibility, fluted-core composite sandwich structures have gained significant attention in aerospace and rail transit applications. This study investigated the free-vibration characteristics and optimized design of composite fluted-core sandwich cylinders through theoretical models and experimental tests.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2024)
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Mechanics
Chao Li, Chunzheng Duan, Xiaodong Tian, Chao Wang
Summary: A mechanistic model considering the bottom edge cutting effect and the anisotropic characteristics of the material is proposed in this paper to accurately predict cutting forces. The model was validated through a series of milling experiments and can be used to predict the cutting force of various parts of the cutter and any feed direction.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2024)
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Mechanics
Camila Sanches Schimidt, Leopoldo Pisanelli Rodrigues de Oliveira, Carlos De Marqui Jr
Summary: This work investigates the vibro-acoustic performance of graded piezoelectric metamaterial plates. The study shows that piezoelectric metamaterial plates with reconfigurable properties can provide enhanced vibration and sound power attenuation.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2024)
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Mechanics
Jun Ke, Li-jie Liu, Zhen-yu Wu, Zhong-ping Le, Luo Bao, Dong-wei Luo
Summary: Compared with other green natural fibers, ramie has higher mechanical properties and lower cost. In this study, ramie and glass fiber are made into composite circular tubes. The results show that the hybrid circular tube with ramie and glass fiber has improved torsional mechanical properties and reduced weight and cost. The failure mechanisms are affected by the loading direction and the content of each fiber.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2024)
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Mechanics
Natalia Pingaro, Gabriele Milani
Summary: This paper proposes an enhanced analytical model for predicting the behavior of FRCM samples tested under standard tensile tests. The model takes into account the interaction between fibers and matrix through the interface, and assumes different material properties at different phases. By solving a second order linear differential equation, an analytical solution can be obtained. The model is validated with experimental data and shows good predictability.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2024)
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Mechanics
Jialiang Fan, Anastasios P. Vassilopoulos, Veronique Michaud
Summary: This article investigates the effects of voids, joint geometry, and test conditions on the fracture performance of thick adhesive Double Cantilever Beam (DCB) joints. It concludes that grooved DCB joints with low void content tested at low displacement rates showed stable crack propagation without significant crack path deviation.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2024)
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Mechanics
Auwalu I. Mohammed, Kaarthikeyan Raghupathy, Osvaldo De Victoria Garcia Baltazar, Lawson Onokpasah, Roger Carvalho, Anders Mogensen, Farzaneh Hassani, James Njuguna
Summary: This study investigates the performance of composite pressure vessels under damaged and undamaged conditions, providing insights into their reliability and residual strength capabilities. The results demonstrate that the damage profile and its effect on compressive strength are similar between damaged and non-damaged cylinders. When subjected to quasi-static compression, the polyethylene liner absorbs enough elastic strain energy to recover without plastic deformation. Additionally, quasi-static compression has little to no influence on the axial strength of the cylinders. The damage characterization reveals fiber breakage, delamination, local buckling, and brooming failure. This study has direct implications for the safety design tolerances, manufacturing strategies, and operational failure conditions of composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs).
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2024)
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Mechanics
Muhammad Irfan Shirazi, Samir Khatir, Djilali Boutchicha, Magd Abdel Wahab
Summary: Structural health monitoring is important to ensure the safety of components and structures. This study proposes a method using finite element models and 1D-CNN network to extract and classify vibration responses for crack detection. The results show that the proposed approach is effective in real-time damage detection.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2024)
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Mechanics
Maryam Mirsalehi, Kiarash Kianpour, Sharif Shahbeyk, Mohammad Bakhshi
Summary: This study comprehensively investigates the one-way response of 3D-woven sandwich panels (3DWSPs) and their interfering parameters, providing interpretation of elastic and failure results, failure maps, and reliable theoretical models for linear elastic response and observed failure mechanisms.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2024)
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Mechanics
Yiming Zhao, Zhonggang Wang, Zhigang Yang, Bin Qin
Summary: The paper proposes a Ritz and statistical energy analysis (Ritz SEA) hybrid method for calculating rectangular plate acoustic vibration coupling in the mid-frequency range. This method combines the fast convergence and ability to handle arbitrary boundary conditions of the Ritz method with the power flow equation of the statistical energy analysis method. The results show that this approach effectively filters out random fluctuations in mid-frequency domains while demonstrating exceptional stability and precision.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2024)
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Mechanics
Joao Henrique Fonseca, Woojung Jang, Dosuck Han, Naksoo Kim, Hyungyil Lee
Summary: This study addresses the enhancement of an injection-molded fiber-reinforced plastic / metal hybrid automotive structure and its plastic injection molding process through the integration of the finite element method, artificial intelligence, and evolutionary search methods. Experimental validation of finite element models, the generation of a database through orthogonal array and Latin hypercube methods, and the training of artificial neural networks are conducted. The genetic optimization algorithm is then applied to identify optimal process parameters. The results show significant reduction in product warpage and manufacturing time while maintaining structural strength, contributing to the advancement of composite automotive structures with superior quality.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2024)
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Mechanics
Alessandro Vescovini, Carina Xiaochen Li, Javier Paz Mendez, Bo Cheng Jin, Andrea Manes, Chiara Bisagni
Summary: This paper presents a study on six single-stringer specimens manufactured using the card-sliding technique with non-crimp fabrics and adopting a Double-Double (DD) stacking sequence. The specimens were tested under compression loading conditions to investigate post-buckling and failure in aerospace structures. Experimental results and numerical simulations were compared to analyze the behavior and failure modes of the specimens. The study found promising evidence of a viable solution to optimize aeronautical structures and enhance resistance to skin-stringer separation, particularly with the use of tapered flanges.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2024)
