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Bond Strength of composite CFRP reinforcing bars in timber [PDF]

, 2015
The use of near-surface mounted (NSM) fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars is an interesting method for increasing the shear and flexural strength of existing timber members.
Luca Righetti, Antonio Borri, Borri, Antonio, Marco Corradi, Corradi, Marco, Righetti, Luca   +5 more
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Numerical modeling techniques and investigation into the flexural behavior of two-way posttensioned concrete slabs with profiled steel sheeting

, 2022
In recent years, the combined use of posttensioning methods with steel decking in the concrete slabs has provided significant benefits in both economic and structural terms.
Nhat Minh Ho, Jeung‐Hwan Doh, Fragomeni, Sam, Phuoc Tho Dinh, Tim Peters, Peters, Tim, Ho, Nhat Minh, Doh, Jeung-Hwan, Sam Fragomeni, Dinh, Phuoc Tho, Fragomeni, Salvatore, Doh, Jeung‐Hwan   +11 more
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Liquid Crystal Elastomer Actuator Matrix for Large Area Applications

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
A scalable approach is used to manufacture a digitally‐controllable, 2D 5 × 5 actuator matrix. The elements of the matrix are produced by direct ink writing of a liquid crystal elastomer ‘artificial muscle’ on large‐area flexible thin‐film heaters. In optimizing the low‐power actuators, multiple heater designs and substrate materials are investigated ...
Giulia Spallanzani, Bart Peeters, Danqing Liu, Peter Zalar, Hylke B. Akkerman, Jeroen A. H. P. Sol   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multimodal Locomotion in Insect‐Inspired Microrobots: A Review of Strategies for Aerial, Surface, Aquatic, and Interfacial Motion

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review identifies key design considerations for insect‐inspired microrobots capable of multimodal locomotion. To draw inspiration, biological and robotic strategies for moving in air, on water surfaces, and underwater are examined, along with approaches for crossing the air–water interface.
Mija Jovchevska, Kaushik Jayaram, Nicole Xu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with Novel BFRP Plates

Buildings
Conventional Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) materials may exhibit certain performance uncertainties in harsh environments, limiting their reliability for structural strengthening.
Xingzhan Ye, Zheng Li, Huijun Shen, Hehui Zheng   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Scattering of flexural waves by a semi-infinite crack in an elastic plate carrying an electric current [PDF]

, 2011
Copyright @ 2011 Sage Publications LtdSmart structures are components used in engineering applications that are capable of sensing or reacting to their environment in a predictable and desired manner.
Lawrie, Jane B., I David Abrahams, Jane B Lawrie, Lawrie, JB, Abrahams, ID, Abrahams, I. David   +5 more
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Microscale Mapping of Fiber Strain and Damage in Composite Wrinkled Laminates Using Computed Tomography Assisted Wide‐Angle X‐Ray Scattering

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This study combines full‐field tomography with diffraction mapping to quantify radial (ε002$\varepsilon _{002}$) and axial (ε100$\varepsilon _{100}$) lattice strain in wrinkled carbon‐fiber specimens for the first time. Radial microstrain gradients (−14.5 µεMPa$\varepsilon \mathrm{MPa}$−1) are found to signal damage‐prone zones ahead of failure, which ...
Hoang Minh Luong, James Trevarthen, Igor Dolbnya, Wadwan Singhapong, Nicholas Pilato, Richard Butler, Jiraphant Srisuriyachot, Alexander J. G. Lunt   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Geometrical nonlinear analysis of thin-walled composite beams using finite element method based on first order shear deformation theory [PDF]

, 2011
Based on a seven-degree-of-freedom shear deformable beam model, a geometrical nonlinear analysis of thin-walled composite beams with arbitrary lay-ups under various types of loads is presented.
Lee, Jaehong, Vo, Thuc
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Bound Water as a Reinforcing Element for Ultra‐Strong Polyacrylamide

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Rather than acting as a conventional plasticizer, bound water serves as a reinforcing element in polyacrylamide by constructing strong PAM–water–PAM hydrogen‐bond networks. This water‐mediated architecture delivers ultra‐high mechanical strength and exceptional flame resistance, redefining the role of water in polymer reinforcement.
Sirawit Pruksawan, Nannan Li, Zehuang Lin, Jianwei Zheng, Terence Jun En Loh, Yi Ting Chong, Junhua Kong, Xunan Hou, Xian Jun Loh, Chaobin He, FuKe Wang   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Flexural behavior of geopolymer-concrete beams longitudinally reinforced with GFRP and steel hybrid reinforcements

, 2019
This paper presents the flexural behavior of geopolymer-concrete beams longitudinally reinforced with a hybrid of glass-fiber-reinforced-polymer (GFRP) and steel bars.
Benmokrane, B., Karunasena, W., Mendis, P., Manalo, A. C., Nguyen, T. Q., Maranan, G. B.   +5 more
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