Design and manufacturing of long fiber thermoplastic composite helmet insert
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.02.077
Abstract: Abstract Long fiber thermoplastic composite (LFT) is one type of thermoplastic polymer matrix composites reinforced with discontinuous fibers above critical fiber length. It has been increasingly used in various applications due to its excellent specific… read more here.
Keywords: fiber thermoplastic; helmet insert; thermoplastic composite; long fiber ... See more keywords
Flatwise compression property of hierarchical thermoplastic composite square lattice
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.11.047
Abstract: Abstract Hierarchical lattice structures have many advantages such as lightweight, high specific strength and multifunctional properties. Thermoplastic composite material can offer good ductility and meet the recycling and environmental-friendly requirements. Hierarchical thermoplastic composite square lattices… read more here.
Keywords: lattice; energy absorption; hierarchical thermoplastic; thermoplastic composite ... See more keywords
Methodology for parameter identification on a thermoplastic composite crash absorber by the Sequential Response Surface Method and Efficient Global Optimization
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.114646
Abstract: Abstract Numerical simulations for crashworthiness require the definition of material properties that are not always predictable with standard experimental tests. This paper deals with the numerical optimization of a thermoplastic composite material model. The component… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; response surface; thermoplastic composite; optimization ... See more keywords
Structural validation of a thermoplastic composite wind turbine blade with comparison to a thermoset composite blade
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2020.10.040
Abstract: Abstract — Reactive infusible thermoplastics have the potential to be advantageous for wind turbine blade composites because they are recyclable at end of life, can have reduced manufacturing costs, enable thermal joining and have similar,… read more here.
Keywords: blade; wind; thermoplastic composite; turbine blade ... See more keywords
Numerical modelling of spoolable thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) under combined bending and thermal load
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DOI: 10.1080/17445302.2021.1958534
Abstract: Spoolable thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) consisting of fibre-reinforced laminate with inner and outer liners is an ideal candidate to replace steel counterparts in deepwater. In this paper, a 3... read more here.
Keywords: spoolable thermoplastic; thermoplastic composite; pipe tcp; composite pipe ... See more keywords
Fastening composite structures using braided thermoplastic composite rivets
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DOI: 10.1177/0021998319867375
Abstract: Aerospace composite material components are currently joined using heavy titanium bolts. This joining method is not ideal when considering its weight, thermal expansion, electrical conductivity, and risk of unbalanced load distribution. We propose here an… read more here.
Keywords: composite rivets; structures using; thermoplastic composite; composite structures ... See more keywords
Effect of aging temperature on a thermoset-like novel acrylic thermoplastic composite for marine vessels
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DOI: 10.1177/0021998321996780
Abstract: This work aims at evaluating the durability of a carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastic composite under different aging conditions. The absorption and desorption of deionised water in carbon fibre (CF) reinforced Elium composite material were measured… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; water; aging temperature; thermoplastic composite ... See more keywords
Thick thermoplastic composite laminate consolidation: Experimental observations and numerical approaches
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DOI: 10.1177/00219983221090578
Abstract: Since the benefits of composite materials have been demonstrated, particularly those relevant to the fields of transports and energy, increasingly high industrial expectations are emerging. As the control of the processes is complex, the thickness… read more here.
Keywords: thick thermoplastic; composite laminate; consolidation; thermoplastic composite ... See more keywords
Energy absorption capability of laminated plates made of fully thermoplastic composite
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DOI: 10.1177/0954406218760059
Abstract: The behaviour of composites materials, made of synthetic fibres embedded in a thermoplastic resin, subjected to low velocity impacts, was largely studied in the past. However, in the last years, the use of thermoplastic composites… read more here.
Keywords: energy; impact; thermoplastic composite; energy absorption ... See more keywords
Modified foam cores for full thermoplastic composite sandwich structures
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DOI: 10.1177/1099636217708741
Abstract: Full thermoplastic composite sandwich structures with a foam core offer the possibility to be manufactured by fusion bonding in significant shorter cycle times than thermoset-based sandwiches. However, the application of foam cores results in lower… read more here.
Keywords: sandwich structures; thermoplastic composite; sandwich; foam cores ... See more keywords
Influence of inlay yarn type and stacking sequence on mechanical performance of knitted uni-directional thermoplastic composite prepregs
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DOI: 10.1177/1528083720947727
Abstract: The aim of this study is to develop and investigate mechanical properties of knitted unidirectional thermoplastic composite prepregs. Knitted prepregs were fabricated by using thermoplastic yarns (... read more here.
Keywords: inlay yarn; thermoplastic composite; influence inlay; composite prepregs ... See more keywords