Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Huan Sun, Roberto Dugnani
Summary: This study expands and improves upon a recently proposed method for estimating the fracture strength of chemically strengthened (CS) glass plates. The methodology is validated on both CS soda-lime silicate glass and 2-step ion-exchanged lithium aluminosilicate glass plates. The accuracy and limitations of the proposed correlation between strength and mirror radius are discussed.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Jian Hu, Junxiong Zhang, Ruonan Han, Yong Yang
Summary: This study explores the correlation between the glass fiber suspension characteristics and the physical properties of glass fiber felts. The results show that beating time and speed have a significant influence on the physical properties, such as beating degree, viscosity, drainage resistance, settlement index, uniformity, and tensile strength.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Mehdi Valipour, Piltan Tabatabaie Shourijeh, Alireza Mohammadinia
Summary: Soil reinforcement with fibers is a simple and cost-effective method for enhancing the mechanical properties of soft soils, especially when incorporating waste or recycled fibers. The study showed that adding recycled tire polymer fibers and glass fibers can improve the strength and deformation properties of clays, with an optimal fiber percentage for maximum strength gain. The inclusion of fibers, particularly shorter fibers, increased the cohesion of the composite soils, leading to better ductility and load-bearing capacity compared to parent soils.
TRANSPORTATION GEOTECHNICS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
G. Jeevi, Nalini Ranganathan, Abdul M. Kader
Summary: This study conducted a comparative analysis of basalt, E-glass, and hybrid fiber reinforced vinyl ester composites. The mechanical behaviors and surface morphology of impact fractured composites were analyzed, with different fiber orientations and volume fractions. The results showed that the glass and basalt fibers oriented at 0 degrees had higher load-bearing capability, while the fibers oriented at 45 degrees had higher plastic deformation. Hybrid composites with silane-treated glass fibers exhibited enhanced mechanical properties, including tensile strength, bending strength, toughness, and elongation at break, due to good bonding between fibers and polymer matrix. The tough and flexible interface between fiber and matrix allowed for increased resistance to shearing, resulting in improved strength compared to baseline composites.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Srinivasu Dasari, Satyaroop Patnaik, Priyadarshi Behera, Bankim Chandra Ray, Rajesh Kumar Prusty
Summary: The addition of waste carbon fiber as short carbon fibers to glass fiber/epoxy composite can significantly improve its mechanical performance, especially at elevated temperatures. Adding just 0.1% of short carbon fibers achieves the greatest enhancement. There is an important correlation between the content of short carbon fibers and the improvement of mechanical performance at elevated temperatures.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Mallampati Somaiah Chowdary, Gujjala Raghavendra, M. S. R. Niranjan Kumar, Shakuntala Ojha, Pasala Mohan Kiran, Manoj Panchal
Summary: This study compares the mechanical properties of polyester and epoxy matrices reinforced with Sisal/S-Glass composites, and investigates the effects of nano clay addition. By fabricating composites with different wt% of nano clay, it is found that Epoxy/GSSG composites exhibit increased tensile and flexural strength, while Polyester/GSSG composites show higher tensile strength. The microstructural analysis suggests that the composites are suitable for structural applications in the aerospace sector.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Khalid Saqer Alotaibi, A. B. M. Saiful Islam, Khaled Galal
Summary: The study investigates the effect of Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) jacketing on the compressive behavior of concrete masonry columns. Carbon and glass FRP wrapping can enhance the axial capacity and ductility of columns. Increasing the thickness of FRP jackets further improves the strain, strength, and ductility of the columns.
ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ming-Gin Lee, Wei-Chien Wang, Yung-Chih Wang, Yi-Cheng Hsieh, Yung-Chih Lin
Summary: This study examined the effects of steel fiber and glass fiber reinforcement on high-strength and ordinary-strength pervious concrete. The results showed that adding steel fiber to high-strength pervious concrete increased porosity and permeability, meeting the requirements of structural concrete specifications. Additionally, the compressive strength of steel fiber-reinforced high-strength pervious concrete was found to be higher after 28 days of curing. However, the effect of fiber reinforcement on flexural strength of pervious concrete was more complex.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mehmet Timur Cihan, Yunus Emre Avsar
Summary: This study investigates the effect of fiber ratio and mixing time on the flexural and compressive strength of glass fiber reinforced mortar. The results show that both factors significantly influence the strength properties. The interaction and higher-order terms have a greater impact on flexural strength. Experimental designs considering multiple effect variables are necessary for predicting the properties of fiber-reinforced mortars.
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Sergey A. Stel'makh, Evgenii M. Shcherban', Alexey Beskopylny, Levon R. Mailyan, Besarion Meskhi, Valery Varavka
Summary: This study investigates the application of polymer-dispersed reinforcement in the construction industry and examines the interaction processes of fibers. The findings show that polydispersion-reinforced concrete exhibits better mechanical properties, denser microstructure, and smaller crack opening width compared to monodispersion fiber-reinforced concrete.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Marcin Malek, Mateusz Jackowski, Waldemar Lasica, Marta Kadela, Marcin Wachowski
Summary: This study experimentally confirmed the improvement in the properties of concrete by using glass fibers made from glass waste, showing that adding glass fibers to mortar samples can significantly enhance the mechanical properties of concrete, especially when the addition amount is 1800 g/m³.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
V Balakumaran, Ramasamy Alagirusamy, Dinesh Kalyanasundaram
Summary: Sandwich composites with 3D woven fabric core and carbon face-sheets showed higher flexural and compressive strengths in the weft direction, with samples containing six carbon face-sheets achieving the highest specific strengths. Fractography study revealed no core crushing or compression failure during bending tests.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Piltan Tabatabaie Shourijeh, Amir Masoudi Rad, Farhad Heydari Bahman Bigloo, Seyed Mohammad Binesh
Summary: The application of recycled materials for soil improvement has the advantages of reducing construction costs, preventing depletion of natural resources, and reducing environmental pollution. This experimental study found that the use of recycled concrete aggregates can enhance the strength properties of clay soil reinforced with recycled tire polymer fibers and glass fibers, regardless of fiber type, amount of recycled concrete aggregates, and curing duration.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Hitesh Jariwala, Piyush Jain
Summary: This article presents a mathematical model to predict the tensile strength of banana/glass hybrid polymer composites, taking into account the effects of equivalent fiber surface efficiency factor and fiber waviness factor. The model is tested against experimental and literature results, showing a good approximation of tensile strength for hybrid composites with varying fiber loading.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Tao Jiang, Ying Wang, Shanshan Shi, Nan Yuan, Rong Ma, Xinfeng Wu, Danda Shi, Kai Sun, Yuantao Zhao, Wenge Li, Jinhong Yu
Summary: The continuous development of the construction industry has led to changes in concrete, with lightweight and high-strength concrete becoming increasingly important. By using AR-EMS and glass fibers as additives, the compressive strength of lightweight concrete can be effectively enhanced.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yuan-Qing Li, Wei-Bin Zhu, Xiao-Guang Yu, Pei Huang, Shao-Yun Fu, Ning Hu, Kin Liao
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gui-Wen Huang, Qing-Ping Feng, Hong-Mei Xiao, Na Li, Shao-Yun Fu
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Fei Li, Yang Hua, Cheng-Bing Qu, Hong-Mei Xiao, Shao-Yun Fu
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Feng Liu, Ning Hu, Jianyu Zhang, Satoshi Atobe, Shayuan Weng, Huiming Ning, Yaolu Liu, Liangke Wu, Youxuan Zhao, Fuhao Mo, Shaoyun Fu, Chaohe Xu, Alamusi, Weifeng Yuan
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ru-Juan Mo, Yang Zhao, Min Wu, Hong-Mei Xiao, Shigenori Kuga, Yong Huang, Jin-Pei Li, Shao-Yun Fu
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuanqing Li, Yarjan Abdul Samad, Tarek Taha, Guowei Cai, Shao-Yun Fu, Kin Liao
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2016)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pei Huang, Han-Qiao Shi, Shao-Yun Fu, Hong-Mei Xiao, Ning Hu, Yuan-Qing Li
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2016)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fang Fang, Yuan-Qing Li, Hong-Mei Xiao, Ning Hu, Shao-Yun Fu
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2016)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shayuan Weng, Huiming Ning, Ning Hu, Cheng Yan, Tao Fu, Xianghe Peng, Shaoyun Fu, Jianyu Zhang, Chaohe Xu, Dongyang Sun, Yaolu Liu, Liangke Wu
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiao-Guang Yu, Yuan-Qing Li, Wei-Bin Zhu, Pei Huang, Tong-Tong Wang, Ning Hu, Shao-Yun Fu
Article
Acoustics
Youxuan Zhao, Feilong Li, Peng Cao, Yaolu Liu, Jianyu Zhang, Shaoyun Fu, Jun Zhang, Ning Hu
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fang Fang, Yuan-Qing Li, Gui-Wen Huang, Hong-Mei Xiao, Qing-Ping Feng, Ning Hu, Shao-Yun Fu
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuan-Qing Li, Pei Huang, Wei-Bin Zhu, Shao-Yun Fu, Ning Hu, Kin Liao
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Feng Liu, Ning Hu, Huiming Ning, Satoshi Atobe, Cheng Yan, Yaolu Liu, Liangke Wu, Xuyang Liu, Shaoyun Fu, Chaohe Xu, Yuanqing Li, Jianyu Zhang, Yu Wang, Weidong Li
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Na Li, Gui-Wen Huang, Yuan-Qing Li, Hong-Mei Xiao, Qing-Ping Feng, Ning Hu, Shao-Yun Fu
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Wenwu Zhang, Helezi Zhou, Bin Huang, Huamin Zhou, Xiongqi Peng
Summary: This paper investigates the tool-ply friction behavior of jute/PLA biocomposites in thermoforming. A pull-through friction testing device was developed to characterize the tool-ply friction behavior of jute/PLA prepreg at elevated temperature. The effects of alkali treatment, fiber orientation, normal force, and slipping velocity were studied, and a quantitative definition of tool-ply friction behavior was achieved. The results indicate a strong relationship between tool-ply friction behavior and woven and fiber structures, indicating hydrodynamic lubrication.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Stephen Clay, Wesley Ault, Alex Faupel, Caglar Oskay, Philip Knoth, Noam N. Y. Shemesh, Rami Haj-Ali, Uri Breiman, Ido Meshi, Ofir Shor
Summary: This paper presents an experimental investigation on the compression failure mechanisms of laminated carbon fiber reinforced composites under non-standard quasi-static loading. The results demonstrate the presence of interior kink bands, surface ply splitting, and delaminations, with each failure mechanism associated with different stress levels.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Bowen Zeng, Jinlong Yang, Zhi Ni, Yucheng Fan, Ziyan Hang, Chuang Feng
Summary: This study successfully improved the pyroelectric properties of PVDF films by preparing functionally graded graphene nanoplatelet (FG-GNP) reinforced PVDF composite films. The increase in the number of layers and the concentration of GNP near the surface of the composite film were found to enhance the pyroelectric properties and temperature stability.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Shenghe Zhang, Fukai Chu, Weizhao Hu, Bibo Wang, Richard K. K. Yuen, Yuan Hu
Summary: This study improves the flame retardancy and mechanical properties of PBAT by synthesizing a phosphorus-containing intercalator and mixing it into the PBAT matrix.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Tharan Gordon, Michael R. Wisnom, Byung Chul Kim
Summary: Thickness tapering is a common strategy for efficient and lightweight composite structures, but it can introduce delamination sites. This study investigated the use of ply scarfing method to improve the compressive failure stress of tapered laminates made from thick unidirectional non-crimp fabrics. The results showed that ply scarfing suppressed delamination and increased the failure stress by 60%.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Xin Wang, Yiting Qu, Junlei Bai, Fujun Xu, Bin Ding, Xiaohua Zhang
Summary: A solution-based strategy is proposed to achieve a strong bond between fibers and matrix in powder materials, resulting in improved mechanical properties, thermal conductivity, and fracture strain of the composites. The method also offers advantages such as enhanced powder flowability and thermal stability.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Xing Zhou, Guosheng Wang, Dexiang Li, Qi Wang, Keming Zhu, Yaya Hao, Yueyang Xu, Neng Li
Summary: This study successfully synthesized polyurethane elastomer by using degraded products from waste PET, and fabricated composites with carbon nanotubes for strain sensors. The composites showed good mechanical and durability performance, indicating a potential method for recycling waste PET into valuable and functional materials.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Fei Peng, Tingting Shan, Rongrui Chen, Jiulong Shi, Di Liu, Guoqiang Zheng, Chaojun Gao, Kun Dai, Chuntai Liu, Changyu Shen
Summary: Janus polymer films with distinct surface performance and potential applications were successfully prepared by vacuum-assisted hot-compressing method and spray coating. These films exhibit decent actuation performance and rapid selfpowered sensing property, and can be used for real-time acetone monitoring system.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Biao Cheng, Huafeng Quan, Yuefeng Zhang, Dong Huang, Tongqi Li, Chong Ye, Xingming Zhou, Zhen Fan, Yafang Zhang, Ting Ouyang, Fei Han, Hongbo Liu, Jinshui Liu
Summary: In this study, a binary graphite network was constructed to improve the thermal conductivity and control the formation of micrometer-scale open pores in phase change composites. The developed composites showed a high thermal conductivity and phase change enthalpy, making them promising for thermal control in space optical-mechanical systems and other critical aerospace components.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Shihao Zuo, Fei Cheng, Guangming Yang, Jiangzhou Li, Yongjun Deng, Guangjun Gou, Xuejun Cui, Yunsen Hu, Xiaozhi Hu
Summary: Micro-arc oxidation (MAO) treatment was used to modify aluminum (Al) alloys in order to improve bond strength with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP). The treatment successfully created a porous surface with better hardness, roughness, and wetting, and introduced resin pre-coating (RPC) and carbon nanotube (CNT) fiber bridging to improve the bonding interface. The combined treatments significantly increased the bond strength by up to 156.1%, indicating the feasibility of MAO as an alternative method for manufacturing high-performance Al-CFRP composites in industrial production.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
James Kratz, Christophe Paris, Karolina Gaska, Vincent Maes, Ivana Partridge, Philippe Olivier
Summary: Faster heating rates and higher process temperatures can reduce the total process time while achieving the same degree-of-cure. Thermal analysis shows that thermoplastic interleaf particles melt at the recommended curing temperature. A short dwell at a lower temperature can prevent the mixing of thermoplastic particles and thermoset pre-polymer.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Thomas Maierhofer, Evripides G. Loukaides, Craig Carr, Chiara Bisagni, Richard Butler
Summary: Joining thermoset composites via resistance welding provides an efficient method for aerospace structures with benefits such as high-volume manufacturing and simplified surface preparation. The influence of welding parameters on joint performance is assessed using Mode I fracture toughness testing. A Bayesian approach is employed to select high-performance parameters.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Jiangan You, Ling Cai, Ronghua Yu, Haiping Xing, Jian Xue, Ying Li, Zhiwei Jiang, Dongmei Cui, Tao Tang
Summary: In response to the global environmental pollution crisis caused by waste plastics, recyclable design is an effective solution. A CPVC/PUA nanocomposite foam was developed using the plasticizing-foaming-reinforcing strategy, combined with catalytic carbonization. The foam exhibited high expansion ratio, robustness, solvent resistance, flame-triggered shape memory effect, and ablation resistance. The foam could be directly upcycled into functional carbon foam with attractive electromagnetic interference shielding performance.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Siyao Chen, Zhiyu Chen, Yangling Ou, Junwei Lyu, Junning Li, Xiangyang Liu, Yang Liu
Summary: In this study, we demonstrated the significant effect of composite interface on temperature increase in electrical heaters. By selectively fluorinating the outer walls of carbon nanotubes and compositing them with cellulose nanofibers, improved interfacial phonon diffusion was achieved, leading to a higher temperature increase rate.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Yanjun He, Agnieszka Suliga, Alex Brinkmeyer, Mark Schenk, Ian Hamerton
Summary: A new thermoset resin system based on a polybenzoxazine blend showed good performance under high ATOX irradiation. It reduced erosion yield by forming a silicon-rich surface layer and improved the mechanical properties of CFRP laminates.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2024)
