The accelerated characterization of viscoelastic composite materials [PDF]
Necessary fundamentals relative to composite materials and viscoelasticity are reviewed. The accelerated characterization techniques of time temperature superposition and time temperature stress superposition are described.
Brinson, H. F. +2 more
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Introduction: Nano-indentation has recently been employed as a powerful tool for determining the mechanical properties of biological tissues on nano and micro scales.
Ashrafi H., Shariyat M.
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Finite Element Modelling of Variable Bitumen Content in Asphalt Mixtures
Bitumen content is a critical factor influencing the long-term performance and durability of asphalt pavements. This study evaluates how different binder percentages affect the mechanical behaviour of asphalt mixtures.
Mohammad Fahad
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The percentage of bitumen in asphalt mixtures plays a crucial role in determining pavement performance throughout its service life. This study investigates the effect of varying bitumen contents on the mechanical behaviour and durability of asphalt ...
Mohammad Fahad
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Combining machine learning methods with feature selection for predicting concrete basic creep
Conducting long-term concrete creep tests with multiple influencing variables is both time-consuming and costly. The advantage of using machine learning (ML) algorithms to predict the mechanical properties of concrete has attracted increasing attention ...
Kai Li, Hang Jing, Jun Wang
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The impact resistance of SiC and other mechanical properties of SiC and Si3N4 [PDF]
Studies focused on the impact and mechanical behavior of SiC and Si3N4 at high temperatures are summarized. Instrumented Charpy impact testing is analyzed by a compliance method and related to strength; slow crack growth is related to processing, and ...
Bradt, R. C.
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A new experimental method for the accelerated characterization of composite materials [PDF]
The use of composite materials for a variety of practical structural applications is presented and the need for an accelerated characterization procedure is assessed.
Brinson, H. F. +2 more
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Matrix dominated stress/strain behavior in polymeric composites: Effects of hold time, nonlinearity and rate dependency [PDF]
In order to understand matrix dominated behavior in laminated polymer matrix composites, an elastic/viscoplastic constitutive model was developed and used to predict stress strain behavior of off-axis and angle-ply symmetric laminates under in-plane ...
Gates, Thomas S.
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Effect of crosslink density on the creep behavior of natural rubber vulcanizates [PDF]
Torsional creep measurements on cross-linked natural rubber ...
Plazek, D. J.
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Creep Compliance of Carbon Black-Filled Rubber Converted from Storage Modulus by Use of Collocation Method: Numerical and Experimental Validation. [PDF]
Zhou B, Zhao B, Tang W, Wang R, Yin B.
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