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Mechanical Characterization of Synthetic Gels for Creation of Surrogate Hands Subjected to Low-Velocity Impacts [PDF]
Gels, 2022 The development of human body simulators that can be used as surrogates for testing protective devices and measures requires selecting synthetic materials with mechanical properties closely representative of the human tissues under consideration.
Eduardo M. Sosa, Marta M. Moure
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The effect of impact location, velocity, and frequency on head injury criterion during ice hockey helmet drop tests [PDF]
PeerJBackground This study investigated whether differences in ice hockey helmet protection performance at varying impact velocities influence head injury risk. Methods Linear acceleration data were recorded during drop tests on 24 ice hockey helmets by using
Rui Lin +5 more
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Robust Localization of Low-Velocity Impacts on Honeycomb Sandwich Panels via FBG Sensor Networks [PDF]
SensorsHoneycomb sandwich panels are widely used in aerospace, yet they are vulnerable to low-velocity impacts. Implementing effective localization is challenging because, unlike single-layer structures, the multi-layer energy dissipation capabilities of ...
Zhengwen Zhou +8 more
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Impact Response of FRP Composites Used in Civil Structural Applications
Engineering Proceedings, 2023 This study delves into the effect of repeated low-velocity impacts on the residual tensile strength of composite laminates reinforced with E-glass/epoxy woven fabrics.
Luis M. Ferreira +2 more
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Composites Part C: Open Access, 2023 This review paper provides a thorough overview of current knowledge regarding how natural fiber composite materials react to Low-Velocity Impacts. It highlights the key things that influence their performance and potential uses.
M.A.Shadab Siddiqui +2 more
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Cylindrical Sandwich Shells for Civil Engineering Applications
Engineering Proceedings, 2023 The literature is not abundant with mechanical characterizations of cylindrical shells for civil engineering applications, especially in terms of impact response. In this context, this study intends to evaluate the impact response of cylindrical sandwich
Paulo N. B. Reis +2 more
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Modelling of low-velocity impacts on composite beams in large displacement
Fracture and Structural Integrity, 2021 The paper provides an evaluation of the nonlinear dynamic response of a cantilever beam made of composite material subjected to low-velocity impacts. The structure is assumed to respond in a quasi-static manner and modelled by a continuous beam in large ...
M. Utzeri +3 more
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Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, 2021 Introduction While protective headwear products (PHP) are designed to protect older adults from fall-related head injuries, there are limited data on their protective capacity.
Daniel R Martel +2 more
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An experimental study on damage intensity in composite plates subjected to low-velocity impacts
Polymer Testing, 2021 Today composite structures are widely used in different industries. Since these structures are sometimes experienced impacts of low-velocity objects, evaluating the intensity of the damage due to the impact in these structures seems important and ...
Sajjad Seifoori +3 more
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Shock and Vibration, 2022 Engineering structures in aviation and marine experience complex loads and are often affected by repeated impact loads. The damage accumulated from deflection in the process of repeated impact will often seriously affect the safety of the structure.
Yang Zeng, Jingxi Liu, Yanjie Zhao
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