Prediction of compressive strength of CFRP composite structures using notch strength

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1103-1108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Soo Ahn ◽  
Suk Woo Hong ◽  
Jae Mean Koo ◽  
Chang Sung Seok
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Cfrp Composite ◽  
Notch Strength

scholarly journals Undergraduate Research Program to Recycle Composite Waste

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 354
Author(s):  
Waleed Ahmed ◽  
Essam Zaneldin ◽  
Amged Al Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Research Program ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Undergraduate Research Program ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
Cfrp Composite

With the rapid growth in the manufacturing industry and increased urbanization, higher amounts of composite material waste are being produced, causing severe threats to the environment. These environmental concerns, coupled with the fact that undergraduate students typically have minimal experience in research, have initiated the need at the UAE University to promote research among undergraduate students, leading to the development of a summer undergraduate research program. In this study, a recycling methodology is presented to test lab-fabricated Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) for potential applications in industrial composite waste. The work was conducted by two groups of undergraduate students at the UAE University. The methodology involved the chemical dissolution of the composite waste, followed by compression molding and adequate heat treatment for rapid curing of CFRP. Subsequently, the CFRP samples were divided into three groups based on their geometrical distinctions. The mechanical properties (i.e., modulus of elasticity and compressive strength) were determined through material testing, and the results were then compared with steel for prompt reference. The results revealed that the values of mechanical properties range from 2 to 4.3 GPa for the modulus of elasticity and from 203.7 to 301.5 MPa for the compressive strength. These values are considered competitive and optimal, and as such, carbon fiber waste can be used as an alternate material for various structural applications. The inconsistencies in the values are due to discrepancies in the procedure as a result of the lack of specialized equipment for handling CFRP waste material. The study concluded that the properties of CFRP composite prepreg scrap tend to be reusable instead of disposable. Despite the meager experimental discrepancies, test values and mechanical properties indicate that CFRP composite can be successfully used as a material for nonstructural applications.

Prediction of residual strength after impact of CFRP composite structures

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 1323-1329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jae-Mean Koo ◽  
Jung-Hun Choi ◽  
Chang-Sung Seok
Keyword(s):  
Residual Strength ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Cfrp Composite

scholarly journals Mechanical Testing of Composite Steel and Reactive Powder Concrete Structural Element

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 3954
Author(s):  
Jan Bujnak ◽  
Peter Michalek ◽  
Frantisek Bahleda ◽  
Stefania Grzeszczyk ◽  
Aneta Matuszek-Chmurowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Concrete Slab ◽  
Initial Study ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Reactive Powder Concrete ◽  
Structural Element ◽  
Reactive Powder

Reactive powder concrete (RPC), typically with higher compressive strength, is particularly attractive to structural engineers to apply them in infrastructures for enhancing their resistance under severe environments and loads. The main objective of the initial study presented in the paper was to investigate the behavior of two types of these new cementitious materials differing in the nature of microfibers. The RPC mixes were reinforced with steel and then with basalt microfibers. To evaluate the structural performance of developed unconventional materials, properties were investigated experimentally and compared with the control normal concrete mix. Mechanical tests indicated that dispersing fine fibers for making RPC, a mean compressive strength of 198.3 MPa and flexural strength 52.6 MPa or 23.2 MPa, respectively, were developed after 28 days of standard curing at ambient temperatures. In composite structures consisting of steel girders and a concrete slab, it is necessary to prevent the relative slip at the steel and concrete interface using shear connectors. The very high RPC strength enabled a material saving, weight-reduced application of precast construction, and particularly effective joint to steel beams. The investigation of such shear connection efficiency, in the case of the higher strength concrete deck, using standard push-out test specimens was executed. Finite element numerical models were developed. The outputs of the studies are presented in the paper.

scholarly journals Influence of machining damage generated during trimming of CFRP composite on the compressive strength

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (11) ◽  
pp. 1413-1430 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Nguyen-Dinh ◽  
C Bouvet ◽  
R Zitoune
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Compressive Loading ◽  
Machined Surface ◽  
Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Cfrp Composite ◽  
Optical Topography ◽  
Induced Defects ◽  
Machining Damage

Machining of composite materials is a challenging task due to the heterogeneity and anisotropy of composite structures. The induced defects reduce integrity of the machined surface as well as the loading capacity of the composite structure in service. Therefore, it is necessary to quantify the damage induced during trimming and correlate the quality of the machined surface to mechanical properties. The correlation of the surface roughness criteria, widely used in literature, to the mechanical behavior raise several contradictions. For this reason, new parameters for the characterization of the machined surface are proposed and correlated to the mechanical behavior under compressive loading. In this context, carbon fiber-reinforced plastic laminates are conventionally trimmed, and the machining damage is characterized using scanning electron microscope observations, X-ray tomography, and 3D optical topography. The results reveal that crater volume and maximum depth of damage quantify the machining damage more realistic compared to the classical surface roughness criteria.

scholarly journals A Repair Criterion for Impacted Composite Structures Based on the Prediction of the Residual Compressive Strength

2014 ◽  
Vol 88 ◽  
pp. 117-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Borrelli ◽  
S. Franchitti ◽  
F. Di Caprio ◽  
U. Mercurio ◽  
A. Zallo
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Residual Compressive Strength

scholarly journals Damage Monitoring and Analysis of the Structure Effect on Strength of Composite Laminates

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Chin Chiang ◽  
Liren Tsai ◽  
Vu Van Thuyet
Keyword(s):  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Damage Propagation ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
Initial Damage ◽  
Open Hole ◽  
Cfrp Composite

Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite materials have been widely used in industries in recent years. The design of composite structures, and open-holes for joining are also widely used. Understanding of open-hole behavior is very necessary for the design of complex structures. In this paper, the initial damage, progressive damage analysis, and the effect of structure on strength of composite laminates are investigated. Based on Hashin’s criteria, three-dimensional model of composite laminates containing a central open-hole is developed. The model is conducted by finite element analysis, commercial Abaqus software to simulate the whole process of initial damage, propagation of damage, and analysis of the effect of a few structures on strength of composite laminates containing open-hole.

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