Thermal oxidation aging of polydicyclopentadiene and composites
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DOI: 10.1002/pc.24125
Abstract: The thermal aging and oxidation behavior of polydicyclopentadiene and composites was investigated, and the effects on thermal and mechanical properties were determined. Thermal and mechanical properties were measured by dynamic mechanical analysis, static tensile test,… read more here.
Keywords: polydicyclopentadiene composites; fiber matrix; matrix interface; oxidation ... See more keywords
Computation of the Distribution of the Fiber-Matrix Interface Cracks in the Edge Trimming of CFRP
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DOI: 10.1007/s10443-018-9687-z
Abstract: Edge trimming is commonly used to bring the CFRP components to right dimension and shape in aerospace industries. However, various forms of undesirable machining damage occur frequently which will significantly decrease the material performance of… read more here.
Keywords: fiber matrix; edge trimming; interface cracks; matrix interface ... See more keywords
Composites from recycled polyethylene and plasma treated kapok fibers
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DOI: 10.1007/s10570-019-02946-4
Abstract: Abstract In this study, composites from recycled polyethylene and kapok fibers were prepared with fiber contents of 1, 5 and 10 wt%. Cold plasma treatment was applied to the fibers in an attempt to improve… read more here.
Keywords: plasma; plasma treated; kapok fibers; composites recycled ... See more keywords
Fiber-Matrix-Coupling Agent Interactions in Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Polyethylene Composites Under Gamma Irradiation
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DOI: 10.1007/s11029-019-09836-7
Abstract: Mixtures of a low density-polyethylene (LDPE) with a nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR), which is used as a coupling agent in polymer composites, were obtained by extrusion. A sol-gel analysis, together with the exclusion chromatography and… read more here.
Keywords: gamma irradiation; coupling agent; fiber; polyethylene ... See more keywords
Reaction Kinetics at the Fiber/Matrix Interface of SiCf/Ti–15–3 Composites
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DOI: 10.1007/s12666-017-1227-2
Abstract: In the current research work, spark plasma consolidated beta-titanium alloy Ti–15V–3Cr–3Al–3Sn composites reinforced with SiC fibers (Sigma SM1240) were subjected to high temperatures (1173, 1223 and 1273 K) for different time periods (2.7, 11, 25 and… read more here.
Keywords: reaction kinetics; matrix interface; reaction zone; reaction ... See more keywords
Modeling matrix multi-fracture in SiC/SiC ceramic-matrix composites at elevated temperatures
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DOI: 10.1007/s41779-019-00326-6
Abstract: In this paper, the matrix multi-fracture of SiC/SiC ceramic-matrix composites (CMCs) is investigated using the critical matrix strain energy (CMSE) criterion. The BHE shear-lag model is used to analyze the micro-stress field of the damaged… read more here.
Keywords: matrix multi; fracture; matrix; matrix interface ... See more keywords
A review of analytical models to describe pull-out behavior – Fiber/matrix adhesion
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.06.091
Abstract: Abstract Micromechanical tests are reliable tools to study the failure mechanisms in composites reinforced with continuous fibers. This paper presents an overview of various analytical models developed to study the pullout (push-back) behavior of a… read more here.
Keywords: behavior fiber; review analytical; adhesion; fiber ... See more keywords
Effect of fiber-to-matrix bond on the performance of inorganic matrix composites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.113655
Abstract: Abstract The strengthening of masonry structures is nowadays performed by means of high-strength fibers embedded in inorganic matrix (FRCM) where lime or cement-based matrix is used instead of epoxy adhesive to reduce debonding issues between… read more here.
Keywords: frcm; inorganic matrix; effect; fiber matrix ... See more keywords
Influence of interfacial microstructure on pullout behavior and failure mechanism of steel fibers embedded in cement-based materials
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124688
Abstract: Abstract In this study, the failure mechanism of the fiber–matrix interface during pullout and the effective improvement of the pullout resistance were investigated. The interfacial bond properties of fibers from cement-based materials were systematically analyzed… read more here.
Keywords: cement based; interfacial microstructure; fiber matrix; failure mechanism ... See more keywords
Failure analysis of long-fiber-reinforced ceramic-matrix composites subjected to in-phase thermomechanical and isothermal cyclic loading
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engfailanal.2019.06.082
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, the failure analysis of long-fiber-reinforced ceramic-matrix composites (CMCs) subjected to the in-phase thermomechanical and isothermal cyclic fatigue loading are investigated using the micromechanical approach. The fiber/matrix interface shear stress is determined… read more here.
Keywords: phase thermomechanical; matrix; matrix interface; fiber matrix ... See more keywords
Experimental and numerical multi-scale approach for Sheet-Molding-Compound composites fatigue prediction based on fiber-matrix interface cyclic damage
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105526
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, a multi-scale approach is proposed to predict the stiffness reduction of a Sheet-Molding-Compound (SMC) composite submitted to low cycle fatigue (until 2.105 cycles). Strain-controlled tensile fatigue tests (R = 0.1) are carried out… read more here.
Keywords: matrix interface; fiber matrix; damage; multi scale ... See more keywords