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Time‐Variant Seismic Fragility of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Piers Considering Degradation Phenomena

open access: yesEarthquake Engineering &Structural Dynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aging and environmental exposure progressively deteriorate the physical and mechanical properties of construction materials, thereby affecting the safety and functionality of existing infrastructure. Corrosion of steel rebars in reinforced concrete structures is widely acknowledged as the most common and detrimental degradation phenomenon, as ...
Paolo Andrea Miglietta   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biopolymer composites from agri‐food wastes and by‐products: valorization, fabrication, and food related applications

open access: yesFood Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Agri‐food wastes and by‐products are transformed into sustainable biopolymer composites through extraction, modification, and advanced fabrication technologies. These value‐added materials exhibit enhanced mechanical, barrier, antimicrobial, and biodegradable properties, enabling applications in food packaging, edible coatings, and preservation systems
Samuel Ayofemi Olalekan Adeyeye   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Flexural strengthening of Reinforced Concrete (RC) Beams Retrofitted with Corrugated Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Laminates

open access: yesCurved and Layered Structures, 2015
Strengthening the structural members of old buildings using advanced materials is a contemporary research in the field of repairs and rehabilitation. Many researchers used plain Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) sheets for strengthening Reinforced ...
Aravind N.   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Piezoelectric Materials in Medical Ultrasound: A Comprehensive Review From Fundamentals to Translational Prospects

open access: yesInformation &Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Piezoelectric materials are reviewed as active platforms for medical ultrasound, bridging electromechanical fundamentals, transducer architectures, and biomedical applications. Material–device co‐design is emphasized as the key to high‐performance diagnosis, therapy, monitoring, wearable ultrasound, and emerging ultrasound‐responsive functions ...
Jianan Li, Qing Wan
wiley   +1 more source

Interface Engineering of Boron Nitride–Polymer Composites for High Thermal Conductivity

open access: yesInformation &Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review comprehensively discusses the impacts of interfacial design and fabrication strategies on boron nitride–polymer composites, and systematically classifies and summarizes recent advances in interfacial engineering based on the interaction modes between boron nitride fillers and polymer matrices.
Zhao Chen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

3D‐Printed Models in Oral Surgery Simulation Training: A Scoping Review

open access: yesJournal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Advancements in three‐dimensional (3D) printing have introduced innovative tools for medical and dental education. In dental surgery, 3D‐printed simulation models offer valuable presurgical training. This review explores the scope, study types, key findings, limitations, and future research needs to enhance their application in ...
Shahrzad Rahimizadeh Nahavandi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Polylactide/Graphene Nanoplatelet Composites for Advanced Functional Applications

open access: yesPolymer Composites, EarlyView.
Polylactide/Graphene nanoplatelet composites for advanced functional applications. ABSTRACT This study investigates the structure–property relationships of polylactide (PLA) nanocomposites containing graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) and trimellitic anhydride‐modified GNPs (TMA‐GNP).
Shivanthi Dharmarathna   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of Graphene Oxide–Modified Repair Methodologies in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites for Aerospace Applications

open access: yesPolymer Composites, EarlyView.
Schema 1. Schematic representation of the graphene oxide (GO)‐modified wet lay‐up repair strategy for CFRP laminates, illustrating stepwise ply removal, incorporation of GO into the epoxy repair matrix, and the enhanced mechanical performance of the repaired laminate.
Togay Yildirim, Tugba Soganci Aras
wiley   +1 more source

Towards Rational Design Method for Strengthening of Concrete Structures by External Bonding

open access: yesCivil Engineering Dimension, 2012
Many infrastructures need to be repaired or strengthened due to various reasons, such as unexpected deterioration and changes in performance requirement.
Furuuchi H., Zhang D., Ueda T.
doaj  

Flexural Strengthening of Stone Masonry Walls Using Textile-Reinforced Sarooj Mortar. [PDF]

open access: yesMaterials (Basel), 2023
Al-Saidy AH   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

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