Mechanical properties of ambient cured high strength hybrid steel and synthetic fibers reinforced geopolymer composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 85 ◽  
pp. 133-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Musaad Zaheer Nazir Khan ◽  
Yifei Hao ◽  
Hong Hao ◽  
Faiz Uddin Ahmed Shaikh
Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 2903
Author(s):  
Juvenal Giogetti Nemaleu Deutou ◽  
Rodrigue Cyriaque Kaze ◽  
Elie Kamseu ◽  
Vincenzo M. Sglavo

The present project investigated the thermal stability of cold-setting refractory composites under high-temperature cycles. The proposed route dealt with the feasibility of using fillers with different particle sizes and studying their influence on the thermo-mechanical properties of refractory geopolymer composites. The volumetric shrinkage was studied with respect to particle sizes of fillers (80, 200 and 500 µm), treatment temperature (1050–1250 °C) and amount of fillers (70–85 wt.%). The results, combined with thermal analysis, indicated the efficiency of refractory-based kyanite aggregates for enhancing thermo-mechanical properties. At low temperatures, larger amounts of kyanite aggregates promoted mechanical strength development. Flexural strengths of 45, 42 and 40 MPa were obtained for geopolymer samples, respectively, at 1200 °C, made with filler particles sieved at 80, 200 and 500 µm. In addition, a sintering temperature equal to 1200 °C appeared beneficial for the promotion of densification as well as bonding between kyanite aggregates and the matrix, contributing to the reinforcement of the refractory geopolymer composites without any sign of vitrification. From the obtained properties of thermal stability, good densification and high strength, kyanite aggregates are efficient and promising candidates for the production of environmentally friendly, castable refractory composites.


2015 ◽  
Vol 668 ◽  
pp. 11-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viviane da Costa Correia ◽  
Fabíola Maria Siqueira ◽  
Rafael Donizetti Dias ◽  
Holmer Savastano

Vegetal fibers are obtained from leaves, stalks, culms, fruit and seeds, and have been used in the macro, micro and nanoscale as partial replacement of synthetic fibers in organic and inorganic matrices. Bamboo has high strength fibers, and is one of main nonwood resources and is available in tropical areas worldwide. These characteristics justify the study and application of bamboo fiber as reinforcement in the macro, micro and nanoscale. The macrofibers were obtained from bamboo culms, the microfibers from the chemical pulping and the nanofibers were obtained from the mechanical nanofibrillation of the pulp. The fibers were subjected to chemical, physical, mechanical and morphological tests. There was modification in the chemical composition of the bamboo after pulping, such as decrease of amount of the lignin, hemicellulose and extractives in 42.4%, 33.3% and 83.7%, respectively.The bamboo fibers width have been reduced from 0.26 mm to 19.8 μm after pulping and after nanofibrillation process the width was reduced from 19.8 μm to 16.2 nm.The decrease of the fibers dimension can be seen from the micrographs and analyzing it mechanical properties, the bamboo fibers are a reinforcement potential in macro, micro and nanoscale to organic and inorganic matrices.


2021 ◽  
pp. 095400832110288
Author(s):  
Xue-Wu Yin ◽  
Juan Xue ◽  
Xiu-Li Wang ◽  
Yu-Zhong Wang

With increased public awareness of fire-safety, flame retardant materials have been widely used and developed. Among them, a polyester called CPET, synthesized by the copolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate and 2-carboxyethyl (phenyl) phosphinic acid, has a good fire-safety and has been employed in the manufacture of synthetic fibers. However, the fabricated fiber made of CPET simultaneously possessing good flame retardancy and mechanical properties is a dilemma. Herein, we resolve this problem through the reactive blending of CPET with a type of thermotropic liquid crystal copolyester (PPDT) and subsequently solid-state polymerization (SSP). Thus, the fire-safety of the CPET/PPDTSSP blend improves greatly. The peak heat release rate, total heat release, and total smoke release decrease by 31.2%, 16.3%, and 11.0%, respectively, compared with those of CPET. Meanwhile, the CPET/PPDTSSP shows better crystallization and mechanical properties than CPET. The strength at yield and Young’s modulus of CPET/PPDTSSP increase by 20.0% and 15.8%, respectively. This blend shows great potential in the fabrication of fire-safety fibers with high strength.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
NIDHI M. THANKI ◽  
ABIGAIL HENDERSON ◽  
JOE FEHRENBACH ◽  
CHAD ULVEN ◽  
ALI AMIRI

Synthetic fibers such as glass, carbon, etc., are used as reinforcement in polymer composites due to their high strength and modulus. However, synthetic fibers contribute to high costs and have a significant environmental impact. To overcome this challenge, various natural fibers, including banana, kenaf, coir, bamboo, hemp, and sisal fiber, as reinforced in a polymer matrix are investigated for mechanical properties. In this study, biocomposites with natural fibers as reinforced are developed and characterized. Treated and untreated natural fibers such as flax, maple, and pine as reinforced in thermoplastic, in this study, polypropylene (PP), are investigated for the mechanical properties, including tensile, flexural, and impact test. Mechanical test results exhibited that adding the natural fibers enhanced the tensile, flexural, and impact properties. It can be inferred that these biocomposites can be used as potential materials for the automobile industry.


Author(s):  
L.J. Chen ◽  
H.C. Cheng ◽  
J.R. Gong ◽  
J.G. Yang

For fuel savings as well as energy and resource requirement, high strength low alloy steels (HSLA) are of particular interest to automobile industry because of the potential weight reduction which can be achieved by using thinner section of these steels to carry the same load and thus to improve the fuel mileage. Dual phase treatment has been utilized to obtain superior strength and ductility combinations compared to the HSLA of identical composition. Recently, cooling rate following heat treatment was found to be important to the tensile properties of the dual phase steels. In this paper, we report the results of the investigation of cooling rate on the microstructures and mechanical properties of several vanadium HSLA steels.The steels with composition (in weight percent) listed below were supplied by China Steel Corporation: 1. low V steel (0.11C, 0.65Si, 1.63Mn, 0.015P, 0.008S, 0.084Aℓ, 0.004V), 2. 0.059V steel (0.13C, 0.62S1, 1.59Mn, 0.012P, 0.008S, 0.065Aℓ, 0.059V), 3. 0.10V steel (0.11C, 0.58Si, 1.58Mn, 0.017P, 0.008S, 0.068Aℓ, 0.10V).


Alloy Digest ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 43 (11) ◽  

Abstract CARLSON ALLOYS C600 AND C600 ESR have excellent mechanical properties from sub-zero to elevated temperatures with excellent resistance to oxidation at high temperatures. It is a solid-solution alloy that can be hardened only by cold working. High strength at temperature is combined with good workability. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: Ni-470. Producer or source: G.O. Carlson Inc.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1975 ◽  
Vol 24 (9) ◽  

Abstract BERYLCO NICKEL ALLOY 440 is an age-hardenable nickel-beryllium-titanium alloy that offers high strength, excellent spring properties outstanding formability, good high-temperature mechanical properties, and resistance to corrosion and fatigue. Complex shapes can be produced in the solution-treated (soft) condition and then aged to a minimum tensile strength of 215,500 psi. It is used for mechanical and electrical/electronic components in the temperature range -320 to 800 F. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Ni-94. Producer or source: Kawecki Berylco Industries Inc.. Originally published September 1964, revised September 1975.


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