Numerical modeling of rebar-matrix bond behaviors of nano-SiO2 and PVA fiber reinforced geopolymer composites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.01.012
Abstract: Abstract Geopolymer composites represent promising alternatives to ordinary Portland cement materials, whose properties can be improved by mixing polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers and nano-SiO2 (NS). In this study, bond tests and numerical modeling were conducted… read more here.
Keywords: rebar matrix; matrix bond; bond behaviors; geopolymer composites ... See more keywords
Effect of the fiber-matrix bond on the toughness of soft, short-fiber composites
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DOI: 10.1177/00219983231154974
Abstract: In this work, we investigate toughening mechanisms in soft polymers reinforced with stiff fibers, particularly focusing on the effect of the strength of the fiber-matrix bond on the toughness. We print polydimethylsiloxane with short milled… read more here.
Keywords: fiber matrix; bond toughness; fiber; matrix bond ... See more keywords