Study on the enhancement mechanism of ballistic properties of shear thickening fluid impregnated aramid fabric composite plates
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DOI: 10.1002/pc.28201
Abstract: This study proposes a process for the preparation of composite laminates using the shear thickening fluid (STF) impregnated aramid fabric and presents some fabric panel configuration strategies. Firstly, this study prepared two kinds of STF… read more here.
Keywords: ballistic properties; impregnated aramid; aramid fabric; shear thickening ... See more keywords
Synthesis and characterization of monodispersed silica‐based shear thickening fluid for impact resistance applications
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DOI: 10.1002/pc.28354
Abstract: Shear thickening fluid (STF), a highly concentrated mixture of nanosized silica particles in polyethylene glycol (PEG) is characterized by its quick transition to a stiff, solid‐like form under high shear rates. In this study, the… read more here.
Keywords: silica; shear thickening; thickening fluid; impact ... See more keywords
PVP immobilized SiO2 nanospheres for high-performance shear thickening fluid
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DOI: 10.1007/s11051-017-3911-x
Abstract: AbstractWe develop a modified method to improve the rheological performance of SiO2-based shear thickening fluid (STF). Directly adding surfactant into STF is the most common method to improve the rheological performance of SiO2-based STF. However,… read more here.
Keywords: thickening fluid; sio2; shear thickening; performance ... See more keywords
Effects of STF and Fiber Characteristics on Quasi-Static Stab Resistant Properties of Shear Thickening Fluid (STF)-Impregnated UHMWPE/Kevlar Composite Fabrics
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DOI: 10.1007/s12221-019-8446-6
Abstract: In order to deeply explore the fiber characteristics influencing on stab resistance of shear thickening fluid (STF)- impregnated fabrics, two different weaving fabrics, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fabric and Kevlar fabrics are saturate the… read more here.
Keywords: thickening fluid; fiber characteristics; stab resistance; shear thickening ... See more keywords
Confined compression behaviour of a shear thickening fluid with concentrated submicron particles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.coco.2018.10.002
Abstract: Abstract This study investigates the confined compression behaviour of a shear thickening fluid (STF) with concentrated submicron particles. The styrene/acrylate particles suspended in an ethylene glycol (EG) show a narrow size distribution, with a mean… read more here.
Keywords: compression; thickening fluid; compression behaviour; behaviour shear ... See more keywords
Characterization of macroscopic impact-resistant behavior of shear thickening fluid impregnated ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber flexible composites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.coco.2021.100756
Abstract: Abstract This study reveals the preparation of shear thickening fluid (STF) impregnate ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber flexible composites with different areal densities of UHMWPE fabric. STF was prepared using SiO2 nanoparticles and polyethylene… read more here.
Keywords: impact; ultra high; high molecular; flexible composites ... See more keywords
Dynamic excellence in magnetorheological shear thickening fluid: Fabrication and formulation of a constitutive model
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0242021
Abstract: Improving the dynamic rheological properties of magnetorheological shear thickening fluid is beneficial to its improved application in dampers. In this work, we mixed silicon dioxide (SiO2), carbonyl iron powder (CIP), and sepiolite (Sep) into polyethylene… read more here.
Keywords: rate; stress; magnetorheological shear; shear thickening ... See more keywords
Parametric optimisation of shear thickening fluid treatment for ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene woven fabric
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DOI: 10.1177/15280837221126740
Abstract: The shear thickening fluid (STF) treatment enhances the low and high velocity impact resistance performances of para-aramid woven fabrics for soft armour application. This research investigates the effects of important parameters on the STF add… read more here.
Keywords: ultra high; molecular weight; shear thickening; woven fabrics ... See more keywords
Enhancing Rock Blasting Efficiency in Mining and Tunneling: A Comparative Study of Shear-Thickening Fluid Stemming and Plug Device Performance
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DOI: 10.3390/app14135395
Abstract: Stemming has a major impact on energy containment inside a blasting hole and is essential for increasing the efficacy of explosive charges in rock blasting. This method is essential in many fields, including road project… read more here.
Keywords: energy; stemming plug; rock blasting; mining tunneling ... See more keywords
Fluid Flow Modeling and Experimental Investigation on a Shear Thickening Fluid Damper
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings14113548
Abstract: Shear Thickening Fluid (STF) is a specialized high-concentration particle suspension capable of rapidly and reversibly altering its viscosity when exposed to sudden impacts. Consequently, STF-based dampers deliver a self-adaptive damping force and demonstrate significant potential… read more here.
Keywords: stf damper; damper; experimental investigation; shear thickening ... See more keywords
Stab-Resistant Performance of the Well-Engineered Soft Body Armor Materials Using Shear Thickening Fluid
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules27206799
Abstract: Stab-resistant body armor can effectively prevent sharp instruments from attacking the protected parts and reduce the threat to human bodies. Shear thickening fluid (STF) is a kind of smart material with variable viscosity and its… read more here.
Keywords: body armor; stab resistant; shear thickening; thickening fluid ... See more keywords