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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

Seismic Fragility Analysis of Shield Tunnels Considering the Flexural Capacity of Longitudinal Joints

Buildings
The longitudinal joints in shield tunnels connect the segments in a ring and can predominantly influence the mechanical behavior of the lining. The axial force environment influences the flexural capacity of longitudinal joints in shield tunnels and is a
Guochen Zhao, Zheng Yang, Jingzhou Zhu, Shibin Lin, Yujin Wang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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

USE OF U-WRAP TO OVERCOME CONCRETE COVER DELAMINATION IN VARIOUS SIZES OF BEAMS USING STRUT AND TIE MODELLING [PDF]

Proceedings on Engineering Sciences
Reinforced concrete beams reinforced with Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) have several failure patterns, one of which is Concrete Cover Delamination. To prevent this failure, in this study, FRP U-Wrap was installed which was calculated using Strut and Tie
Gunawan Budi Wijaya , Benjamin Lumantarna , Fillbert Hanselly Njoko , B. Cahyadi , Daniel Tjandra , Resmana Lim   +5 more
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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

A Sustainable Bio‐Based Epoxy Thermoset as a High‐Performance Alternative to BPA‐Based Resins

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A rigid–flexible bio‐based epoxy network integrates soybean oil, lignin, and maleic anhydride to overcome the strength–toughness–sustainability trade‐off of conventional BPA epoxy. The thermoset delivers excellent performance as both a structural adhesive and a matrix for glass‐fabric composites, while enabling pH‐responsive degradation, environmental ...
Jiyun Qi, Xinyi Hui, Xipeng Zhang, Jia‐Long Wen, Tong‐Qi Yuan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Residual flexural capacity of corroded reinforced concrete beams

IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2018
Reduction in flexural capacity of reinforced concrete (RC) beams is observed due to the corrosion of reinforcement. Reduction in cross sectional area and continuity of the surface are the consequences of steel corrosion which results in the reduction of the tensile strength of steel and decrease the bond between steel and concrete.
Subhan Ahmad, null Kamran
openaire   +1 more source

Multimodal Bioinspired Self‐Healing Composites Enabling Durable and High‐Efficiency Wearable Perovskite Light‐Emitting Diodes

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Butterfly wing–inspired intrinsically self‐healing polymer interlayers enable flexible perovskite optoelectronics with high luminance, strain‐insensitive stability, and environmental resilience. These hierarchically structured films redistribute mechanical stress, suppress defect formation, and maintain performance under repeated bending, paving the ...
Loganathan Veeramuthu, Yu‐Chen Wang, Chun‐Tse Tsai, Yen‐Lin Tseng, Xuan Ting King, Tzu‐Ming Hsu, Zhen‐Li Yan, Fang‐Cheng Liang, Pei‐Yin Chen, Georgy Dosovitskiy, Yehonadav Bekenstein, Hyunjin Lee, Tao Zhou, Chi‐Ching Kuo   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Experimental and Numerical Investigation on Flexural Strengthening of Precast Concrete Corbel Connections with Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Sheet

Buildings
This paper presents the results of experimental and numerical investigations aimed at enhancing the flexural capacity of Precast Concrete Corbel Beam–Column Connections (PC-CBCCs) using Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) sheets.
Nima Rahgozar, Navid Rahgozar
doaj   +1 more source