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Compressive behavior of cylindrical rubber buffer confined with fiber reinforced polymer

open access: yesJournal of Low Frequency Noise, Vibration and Active Control, 2020
This paper presents a new composite buffer for mitigating the lateral displacement of structures under seismic loading. The buffer consists of a cylindrical rubber wrapped with fiber reinforced polymer composite. The uniaxial compressive stiffness of the
Shengshan Pan   +4 more
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Shear strengthening of RC beam using RFRP composites

open access: yesMagazine of Civil Engineering, 2022
Partial or complete replacement of non-renewable composite materials with natural fiber reinforced polymer composites, such as basalt fiber, carbon fiber and glass fiber reinforced polymer composite can reduce the consumption of non-renewable resources ...
Gai Xiaolian, He Dongpo, Wang Hongguang
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Strength properties of polymer mortar panels using methyl methacrylate solution of waste expanded polystyrene as binder [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
The present study examines the applicability of polymermortarpanels using a methylmethacrylate (MMA) solution of wasteexpandedpolystyrene (EPS) to develop effective recycling processes for the EPS, referring to the strengthproperties of a polymer ...
Ohama, Yoshihiko   +2 more
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Influence of matrix toughness and interfacial strength on the toughness of epoxy composites with ductile steel fabric reinforcement [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
In the last decades, several studies have been performed on polymers reinforced with steel cords or wires. However, the diameter of these steel reinforcements was still quite large (200 micron and more).
Degrieck, Joris   +3 more
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Strain and damage self-sensing properties of carbon nanofibers/carbon fiber–reinforced polymer laminates

open access: yesAdvances in Mechanical Engineering, 2017
Unidirectional fiber-reinforced composites of “plain” carbon fiber–reinforced polymer laminates and carbon nanofibers modified carbon fiber–reinforced polymer laminates were prepared based on the manufacture of the epoxy resin modified with various ...
Yanlei Wang, Ruijuan Chang, Guipeng Chen
doaj   +1 more source

A Review on Factors Affecting Machinability and Properties of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

open access: yesJournal of Natural Fibers, 2023
The natural, glass, and carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites are currently being replaced conventional materials due to their lower specific weight and superior strength properties. Natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites (NFRPCs) have grown in
Ibrahim M. Alarifi
doaj   +1 more source

A comparative life cycle assessment of fiber-reinforced polymers as a sustainable reinforcement option in concrete beams

open access: yesFrontiers in Built Environment, 2023
Environmental awareness and the need for sustainable construction inspired researchers and practitioners to explore innovative alternatives that might reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy use related to excessive structural work.
Sami Sbahieh   +4 more
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Towards more sustainable material formulations: a comparative assessment of PA11-SGW flexural performance versus oil-based composites [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
The replacement of commodity polyolefin, reinforced with glass fiber (GF), by greener alternatives has been a topic of research in recent years. Cellulose fibers have shown, under certain conditions, enough tensile capacities to replace GF, achieving ...
Ardanuy Raso, Mònica   +5 more
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Application of artificial neural networks for quantitative damage detection in unidirectional composite structures based on Lamb waves

open access: yesAdvances in Mechanical Engineering, 2020
This article provides a quantitative nondestructive damage detection method through a Lamb wave technique assisted by an artificial neural network model for fiber-reinforced composite structures.
Cheng Qian   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Durability assessment of basalt fiber polymer as reinforcement to expanded clay concrete in harsh environment

open access: yesCogent Engineering, 2021
Basalt fiber-reinforced polymer composites are receiving considerable attention as they represent a low-cost green source of raw materials. In most cases, fiber-reinforced polymer composites face harsh environments, such as chloride ions in coastal ...
Paschal Chimeremeze Chiadighikaobi   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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