Crack path predictions and experiments in plane structures considering anisotropic properties and material interfaces by P.O. Judt, A. Ricoeur

“…Especially if the material exhibits anisotropic elastic properties or fracture toughnesses, e.g. in textured or composite materials, the simulation of crack paths is challenging. …”
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Parametric Study on Dynamic Response of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Bridges by Woraphot Prachasaree, Attapon Sangkaew, Suchart Limkatanyu, Hota V. S. GangaRao

“…Because of high strength and stiffness to low self-weight ratio and ease of field installation, fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials are gaining popularity as the materials of choice to replace deteriorated concrete bridge decks. …”
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Manufacturing of Bathroom Wall Tile Composites from Recycled Low-Density Polyethylene Reinforced with Pineapple Leaf Fiber by Negasi Gebremedhin, Gideon K. Rotich

“…These plastics can be removed from the environment by recycling into useful products through reinforcing it with natural textile fibers into composite materials. Natural fiber-based composites are ecofriendly and low cost. …”
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Functionally Graded Materials: An Overview of Stability, Buckling, and Free Vibration Analysis by Ning Zhang, Tahir Khan, Haomin Guo, Shaoshuai Shi, Wei Zhong, Weiwei Zhang

“…It is the advanced development of formerly used composite materials and consists of two or more materials in order to achieve the desired properties according to the application where an FGM is used. …”
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Dynamic Behaviour Analysis of Turbocharger Rotor-Shaft System in Thermal Environment Based on Finite Element Method by Zhihao Liu, Renren Wang, Fang Cao, Pidong Shi

“…In this study, the dynamic behaviours of a rotor-shaft system with internal damping composite materials under the action of a temperature field are analysed. …”
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Titanium/FRP hybrid sandwich: in-plane flexural behaviour of short beam specimens by C. Bellini, V. Di Cocco, F. Iacoviello, L.P. Mocanu, L. Sorrentino, R. Borrelli, S. Franchitti

“…The mechanical response of specimens with three different kinds of composite materials as skin material was analysed. The skins were made of CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer), with two different weaving styles, and AFRP (Aramid Fiber Reinforced Polymer). …”
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OPTIMIZATION OF TENSILE STRENGTH OF EMPTY OIL PALM FRUIT BUNCH FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITES USING GENETIC ALGORITHMS by Abdul Rahim, Agus Mujianto, Richie Feriyanto, Hery Tri Waloyo

“…Fibers are combined with a matrix to create composite materials. Instead of glass fibers, environmentally friendly natural fibers serve as the reinforcement in the composite material. …”
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Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Banyan/Ramie Fibers Reinforced with Nanoparticle Hybrid Polymer Composite by T. Raja, V. Mohanavel, M. Ravichandran, S. Suresh Kumar, Munirah D. Albaqami, Reham Ghazi Alotabi, Mohanraj Murugesan

“…Natural fibers are an increasing potential alternative to synthetic fibers in recent research, due to their unique properties and weight ratio in composite materials. In this work, the banyan mat and ramie mat are used as reinforcement phase and the epoxy polymer is used as matrix material, and granite nanoparticles are used as filler for making composite laminates. …”
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Torsional Behaviour and Finite Element Analysis of the Hybrid Laminated Composite Shafts: Comparison of VARTM with Vacuum Bagging Manufacturing Method by Mehmet Emin Taşdelen, Mehmet Halidun Keleştemur, Ercan Şevkat

“…Torsional behaviors of the shafts are investigated experimentally in terms of fabrication methods and various composite materials parameters such as fiber types, layer thickness, and ply angles. …”
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Dielectric Properties and 3D-Printing Feasibility of UV-Curable Resin/Micron Ceramic Filler Composites by Yijia Fu, Wendong Li, Man Xu, Chao Wang, Liyuan Zhang, Guanjun Zhang

“…To prepare high-permittivity composite materials for dielectrically functional gradient materials (d-FGMs) by the stereolithographic 3D-printing technique, three ceramic powders (i.e., alumina, barium titanate, and strontium titanate) are selected as functional fillers for a UV-curable resin matrix. …”
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The Effect of Different Disinfecting Agents on Bond Strength of Resin Composites by Ahmed Mohammed Hassan, Ahmed Ali Goda, Kusai Baroudi

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different disinfectant agents on bond strength of two types of resin composite materials. Methods. A total of 80 sound posterior teeth were used. …”
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Orientation Mapping of Extruded Polymeric Composites by Polarized Micro-Raman Spectroscopy by Xiaoyun Chen, M. Anne Leugers, Tim Kirch, Jamie Stanley

“…Molecular orientation has a strong influence on polymeric composite materials’ mechanical properties. In this paper we describe the use of polarized micro-Raman spectroscopy as a powerful tool to map out the molecular orientation of a uniaxially oriented polypropylene- (PP-) based composite material. …”
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Improvement in Carbonation Resistance of Portland Cement Mortar Incorporating γ-Dicalcium Silicate by Zhengxin Chen, Yunsu Lee, Hyeongkyu Cho, Hanseung Lee, Seungmin Lim

“…In this study, γ-dicalcium silicate (γ-C2S) was incorporated into ordinary Portland cement (OPC) to sequester CO2 to enhance the carbonation resistance of cement-based composite materials. γ-C2S can react with CO2 rapidly to form vaterite and high dense SiO2 gel which could block the pores off and then inhibit further diffusion of CO2 into the system. …”
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Experimental and numerical study on vibration-based damage detection and localisation in laminated composite plates by Saeesh Verenkar, I. Sridhar, Vinayak S. Uppin, P. S. Shivakumar Gouda

“…Damage detection in composite materials is crucial for ensuring the safety and reliability of engineering structures. …”
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Ultrasonic, Molecular and Mechanical Testing Diagnostics in Natural Fibre Reinforced, Polymer-Stabilized Earth Blocks by C. Galán-Marín, C. Rivera-Gómez, F. Bradley

“…Mixtures were stabilized with a natural polymer (alginate) and reinforced with wool fibres in order to improve the overall compressive and flexural strength of a series of composite materials. Ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) and mechanical strength testing techniques were then used to measure the porous properties of the manufactured natural polymer-soil composites, which were formed into earth blocks. …”
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Study on Mechanical Properties and Failure Mechanism of Axial Braided C/C Composite by Chunguang Wang, Weiping Tian, Min Tang

“…The research methods and results in this paper could provide important references for the optimization and rational application of C/C composite materials.…”
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EFFECT OF DRILLING PARAMETERS ON THRUST FORCE AND DELAMINATION DAMAGE OF DRILLED RAMIE WOVEN – COIR FIBER HYBRID COMPOSITES by Sri Chandrabakty, Muhammad Syaiful Fadly, Sri Nilasari

“…This study examines the effect of spindle speed and feed rate variations on the delamination mechanism and thrust force of hybrid composite materials reinforced with ramie weave and coir fibers. …”
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Investigating recycled 3D printing filament waste-based composites reinforced by fillers by Amged Elhassan, Sidra Siraj, Noura Al Mazrouei, Waleed Ahmed, Essam Zaneldin, Ali H. AlMarzouqi

“… This study explores the potential of recycling different waste generated from 3D printing (3DP) filaments to develop composite materials integrated with silica filler. Through comprehensive mechanical property analyses, including tensile stress, ductility, and toughness, the research exposes significant trends associated with varying concentrations of silica filler. …”
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Evaluation of Flexure Strength of Heat Cure Acrylic Resin Reinforcement with Nano Al2O3 After Polishing with Different Abrasive Materials by Nihad AlFuraiji, Wafaa Atallah, Syed Saad B Qasim

“… Composites with Nano fillers reinforced by polymer structures are gaining popularity in the field of prosthodontic. Composite materials are being developed to meet the needs of patients, such as heat cure acrylic resins, that used so much in the field of prosthodontic. …”
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Analysis of the Hybrid of Mudar/Snake Grass Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy with Nano-Silica Filler Composite for Structural Application by I. Jenish, A. Felix Sahayaraj, V. Suresh, J. Mani raj, M. Appadurai, E. Fantin Irudaya Raj, Omaima Nasif, Saleh Alfarraj, Ashok Kumar Kumaravel

“…Natural fiber composite materials are competent materials that may replace conventional synthetic materials where the strength to weight ratio is essential. …”
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