Polymer TestingPara: aramid (p-aramid) fibers, traditionally used in bulletproof vests because of their exceptional strength and modulus, are now widely utilized in optical cables and the aerospace industry.
Min Woo Kim +9 more
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Predicting the ballistic strength of aramid fiber composites by implementing full factorial experimental design [PDF]
, 2014 The purpose of the study is to predict the ballistic strength of hard aramid fiber/phenolic ballistic composites by implementing the full factorial experimental design.
Dimeski, Dimko, Srebrenkoska, Vineta
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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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Friction and wear behavior of aluminum and composite airplane skins [PDF]
Friction and wear behavior was determined for small skin specimens under abrasive loading conditions typical of those occurring on the underside of a transport airplane during emergency belly landing. A test apparatus consisting of a standard belt sander
Jackson, K. E.
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Effect of Chemically Modified Banana Fibers on the Mechanical Properties of Poly-Dimethyl-Siloxane-Based Composites [PDF]
, 2019 The study presents the mechanical properties of polymer-based composites reinforced with chemically modified banana fibers, by alkalization in different concentrations of sodium hydroxide (NaOH).
ABADE-ABUGRE, Miriam +9 more
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Effects of ultraviolet irradiation on the structure and properties of aramid fibers
Fushe yanjiu yu fushe gongyi xuebaoThe effects of UV irradiation on the chemical structure, thermal stability, surface morphology, and mechanical properties of aramid fibers were systematically studied.
LI Zhiyao +5 more
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Continuous fiber thermoplastic prepreg [PDF]
, 1993 A pultrusion machine employing a corrugated impregnator vessel to immerse multiple, continuous strand, fiber tow in an impregnating material, and an adjustable metered exit orifice for the impregnator vessel to control the quantity of impregnating ...
Johnson, Gary S., Wilson, Maywood L.
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Design and optimization of a self-deploying single axis tracking PV array [PDF]
This study was performed in order to design a tracking photovoltaic (PV) array and optimize the design for maximum specific power. The design considerations were minimal deployment time, high reliability, and small stowage volume.
Colozza, Anthony J.
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The optimization of fiber-reinforced backpanel as a substrate for ceramic/composite ballistic inserts for personal protection [PDF]
, 2013 Pure fiber-reinforced polymer composites can give protection only of a certain level of ballistic threat i.e. only of small arms ammunition. For higher ballistic threat of high energy projectiles, ballistic inserts of ceramic tiles/composite back panel ...
Dimeski, Dimko, Srebrenkoska, Vineta
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A study on the economic using of steel slag aggregate in asphalt mixtures reinforced by aramid fiber [PDF]
, 2018 Due to the urgent need to conserve natural resources, the researchers have been focused on using plant wastes as an alternative source of natural resources.
Alnadish, Adham, Aman, Mohd. Yusri
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