Micromechanical modelling of syntactic foam [PDF]
Abstract A combined numerical-experimental method that enables accurate prediction of not only the elastic moduli and tensile failure strengths of syntactic foams, but also accounts for the experimentally observed scatter in these measurements is presented.
Carolan, D +3 more
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Densification mechanics of polymeric syntactic foams [PDF]
In this paper, a fundamental understanding of the densification mechanics of polymeric syntactic foams under compressive loading is established. These syntactic foams are closed cell composite foams with thin-walled microballoons dispersed in a matrix (resin) whose closed cell structure provides excellent mechanical properties, like high strength and ...
Pavana Prabhakar +3 more
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Static and impact responses of syntactic foam composites reinforced by multi-walled carbon nanotubes
The incorporation of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) into syntactic foams (hollow glass microspheres bonded to a polymer matrix) can enhance the mechanical performance of syntactic foams.
Fengling Bao +4 more
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Hydrostatic strength of hollow glass microspheres composites: Influencing factors and modelling
This study deals with the hydrostatic strength of hollow glass microspheres composites, commonly known as syntactic foams, using model materials made of 0.15 g/cm3 microspheres with 3 types of matrix, two epoxies and one paraffin.
Gauthier Loubrieu +5 more
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Tensile properties of all-polymeric syntactic foam composites: Experimental characterization and mathematical modelling [PDF]
All-polymer syntactic foams are studied under large strain cyclic and monotonic tensile loading in order to reveal their tensile stress-strain behaviour, recoverability, tensile strength, and elongation at break.
Z. Yousaf, Neil F. Morrison, W. Parnell
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Buckling and free vibrations behaviour through differential quadrature method for foamed composites
The current work focuses on predicting the buckling and free vibration frequencies (fn) of cenosphere reinforced epoxy based syntactic foam beam under varying loads.
Dasari Duryodhana +5 more
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Water Impact of Syntactic Foams [PDF]
Syntactic foams are particulate composite materials that are extensively integrated in naval and aerospace structures as core materials for sandwich panels. While several studies have demonstrated the potential of syntactic foams as energy absorbing materials in impact tests, our understanding of their response to water impact remains elusive.
Adel Shams, Sam Zhao, Maurizio Porfiri
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Functionally-Graded Metallic Syntactic Foams Produced via Particle Pre-Compaction
This paper introduces a novel functionally graded metallic syntactic foam. The investigated foams are manufactured while using infiltration casting where molten A356 aluminum flows into the interstitial voids of packed expanded perlite (EP) particle beds.
Thomas Fiedler +3 more
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X-ray microtomographic characterization and quantification of the strain rate dependent failure mechanism in cenosphere epoxy syntactic foams [PDF]
This work investigates the failure mechanism in cenosphere epoxy syntactic foams at the quasi-static and dynamic strain rates. Split-Hopkinson pressure bar experiments are controlled to stop dynamic deformation of the foams at various strain stages.
Adrien +26 more
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Conventional mould casting technique for cell foam production demonstrated trapped air bubbles in the cell foam which are undesirable stress concentration points in the matrix.
Lukmon Owolabi Afolabi +2 more
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