Concepts for the development of light-weight composite structures for rotor burst containment [PDF]
A set of hypotheses is established as to what variables might control the design of a weight-efficient protective device. A particular experiment for evaluating the hypotheses and materials was designed. The design and methods for the analysis of results
Holmes, A. G.
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In-situ synthesized aramid nanoparticles for multiscale fiber reinforcement of polymer composites
Polymer TestingAramid fiber has attracted much attention in the field of ballistic protection because of their exceptional energy absorption capabilities, but their application in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for structural uses has been limited.
Wei Guo +8 more
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Feasibility of Kevlar 49/PMR-15 Polyimide for High Temperature Applications [PDF]
Kevlar 49 aramid organic fiber reinforced PMR-15 polyimide laminates were characterized to determine the applicability of the material to high temperature aerospace structures.
Hanson, M. P.
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Post crack flexural toughness in steel fabric and fibre reinforced concrete beams [PDF]
, 2008 The purpose of the paper is to provide independent research and evaluate manufacturers’ claims that structural polypropylene fibres provide satisfactory crack control reinforcement and compare the test results from macro synthetic polypropylene fibres ...
Richardson, Alan
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Fire resistivity and toxicity studies of candidate aircraft passenger seat materials [PDF]
Fire resistivity studies were conducted on a wide range of candidate nonmetallic materials being considered for the construction of improved fire resistant aircraft passenger seats.
Fewell, L. L. +2 more
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Design of innovative protective insoles: a hybrid component for safety footwear [PDF]
, 2014 The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has become a necessity in view of the number of accidents at work that occurred in the past years. The European Community (EU) and the member states are creating strategies aiming the increase of the use of ...
Abreu, Maria José +3 more
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The influence of pyrolitic degradation on mechanical properties of carbon fibres within recycling composite materials [PDF]
, 2017 The article deals with the influence of thermal pyrolytic degradation on mechanical properties of carbon fibres used in the production of composite material. The carbon fibre has been chosen as the reinforcement of composite and the resin formed a matrix
Glogarová, Veronika +2 more
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Study of materials performance model for aircraft interiors [PDF]
A demonstration version of an aircraft interior materials computer data library was developed and contains information on selected materials applicable to aircraft seats and wall panels, including materials for the following: panel face sheets, bond ...
Leary, K., Skratt, J.
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Thermal insulation property of graphene/polymer coated textile based multi-layer fabric heating element with aramid fabric. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2020 Kim H, Kim HS, Lee S.
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Accelerated Creep Testing of High Strength Aramid Webbing [PDF]
, 2012 A series of preliminary accelerated creep tests were performed on four variants of 12K and 24K lbf rated Vectran webbing to help develop an accelerated creep test methodology and analysis capability for high strength aramid webbings.
Doggett, William R. +3 more
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