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Abstract The application of continuous natural fibers as reinforcement in composite thin-walled structures offers a feasible approach to achieve light weight and high strength while remaining environmentally friendly. In...

Subjects / keywords: Technology: Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General): Mechanics of engineering. Applied mechanics

Subjects / keywords: composite structures, composite materials, nanocomposites; Technology: Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General): Mechanics of engineering. Applied mechanics

In this work, a review and mathematical analysis of phenomenological models of residual strength and residual stiffness of polymer composite materials under fatigue loading have been carried out. The methodology of the a...

Abstract The inherently low thermal conductivity of phase change materials (PCMs) stills a major limitation for their use in latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) units, as it significantly reduces the charging proc...

There is a pressing global need to increase the use of renewable energy sources and limit greenhouse gas emissions. Towards this goal, highly efficient and molecularly selective chemical processes that operate under mild...

Over the last decades, the development of 3D textile composites has been driven the structures developed to overcome disadvantages of 2D laminates such as the needs of reducing fabrication cost, increasing through-thickn...

Functional polymer nanocomposites with distinctive electrical properties made of nanocarbon structures and biodegradable polymers are promising materials for the development of flexible and eco-friendly smart systems. In...

In this paper a truncated corner rectangular microstrip antenna (TCRMA) is analyzed in the presence of carbon fiber composite (CFC) material. Simplified carbon fiber composite models are proposed and the analyses are per...

This study addresses the issue of nanoparticle agglomeration and the resulting inhomogeneous structure and performance degradation in Cu–Al₂O₃ composite coatings prepared by jet electrodeposition. To improve partic...

The moisture absorption behavior of flax fiber-reinforced epoxy composites is deliberated to be a serious issue. This property restricts their usage as outdoor engineering structures. Therefore, this study provides an in...

Abstract A novel metal matrix composite freeform fabrication approach, fiber traction printing (FTP), is demonstrated through controlling the wetting behavior between fibers and the matrix. This process utilizes the fibe...

In the current work, an FGM nanocomposite made of multi-layers of graphene nanoparticles and a polyester-based matrix was constructed using the molds with a hand lay-up technique to attain an accurate shape and reduce de...

Previous research presented the effect of nanomaterials on the mechanical properties of composite materials with various volume fraction effects; in addition, their research presented the effect of nanomaterials on the s...

Three-dimensional (3D) printing enables the fabrication of complex, highly customizable structures, which are difficult to fabricate using conventional fabrication methods. Recently, the concept of four-dimensional (4D) ...

Abstract Thermal conductivity is one of the most significant criterion of three-dimensional carbon fiber-reinforced SiC matrix composites (3D C/SiC). Represent volume element (RVE) models of microscale, void/matrix and m...

Gigi pasca perawatan saluran akar (PSA) biasanya mengalami kehilangan struktur gigi yang luas oleh karena karies, faktor iatrogenik, restorasi sebelumnya dan fraktur. Pengurangan dentin di dalam saluran akar akan menyeb...

Experimental research has determined the optimal composition of components for a composite material used in electrical contacts with unique properties designed for high-current electrical apparatus that perform switching...

Abstract The use of terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) for the nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDT&E) of materials and structural systems has attracted significant attention over the past two decades due...

Porous alumina structures were developed by indirect Powder Bed Fusion with Laser Beam (PBF-LB), employing a novel feedstock (composite granules) based on alumina (Al2O3), bio-renewable polyamide 612 (PA612), and micron-...

Bending properties and failure modes of carbon fiber composite egg and pyramidal honeycomb beams were studied and presented in this paper. Three point bending responses of both sandwich beams were tested. Face wrinkling,...

Abstract To address the demand for flow-induced vibration monitoring of steam generator heat transfer tubes in pressurized water reactors under high-temperature (350 °C) and high-pressure (17.5 MPa) conditions, a fi...

Crystalline and electronic structures of SiO2/Al2O3 mixtures have been analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and ultra-soft X-ray emission spectroscopy (USXES). Comparison of ultrasoft X-ray emission AlLα-, SiLα- and ...

Abstract The additive manufacturing of continuous fiber composites has the advantage of a high-precision and efficient forming process, which can realize the lightweight and integrated manufacturing of complex structures...