scholarly journals Effect of Different Types of Block Copolymers on Morphology, Mechanical Properties, and Fracture Mechanisms of Bisphenol-F Based Epoxy System

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bajpai ◽  
Wetzel
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Block Copolymers ◽  
Fracture Energy ◽  
Plastic Zone Size ◽  
Fracture Mechanisms ◽  
Epoxy System ◽  
Bisphenol F ◽  
Different Types

The effect of adding different types of soft block copolymer on the tensile properties, fracture mechanic properties, and thermo-mechanical properties of bisphenol F based epoxy resin were studied. Two different self-assembling block copolymers, (a) constituting of a center block of poly (butyl acrylate) and two side blocks of poly (methyl) methacrylate-co-polar co-monomer (BCP 1) and (b) poly(ethylene oxide)-b-poly(butylene oxide) (PEO-PBO) diblock copolymer (BCP 2), were used with an epoxy-hardener system. The maximum fracture toughness and fracture energy were measured as KIc = 2.75 MPa·m1/2 and GIc = 2.37 kJ/m2 for the 10 wt % of BCP 1 modified system, which were 366% and 2270% higher in comparison to reference epoxy system, and a 63% reduction in tensile strength was also observed. Similarly, for BCP2 modified systems, the maximum value of KIc = 1.65 MPa·m1/2 and GIc = 1.10 kJ/m2 was obtained for epoxy modified with 12 wt % of BCP2 and a reduction of 32% in tensile strength. The fracture toughness and fracture energy were co-related to the plastic zone size for all the modified systems. Finally, the analysis of the fracture surfaces revealed the toughening micro-mechanisms of the nanocomposites.

scholarly journals Tensile Properties, Fracture Mechanics Properties and Toughening Mechanisms of Epoxy Systems Modified with Soft Block Copolymers, Rigid TiO2 Nanoparticles and Their Hybrids

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ankur Bajpai ◽  
Arun Alapati ◽  
Andreas Klingler ◽  
Bernd Wetzel
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Block Copolymers ◽  
Fracture Mechanics ◽  
Fracture Energy ◽  
Tio2 Nanoparticles ◽  
Plastic Zone Size ◽  
Hybrid Nanocomposites ◽  
Tensile Fracture ◽  
Toughening Mechanisms

The effect of the hybridization of a triblock copolymer and a rigid TiO2 nanofiller on the tensile, fracture mechanics and thermo-mechanical properties of bisphenol F based epoxy resin were studied. The self-assembling block copolymer, constituted of a center block of poly (butyl acrylate) and two side blocks of poly (methyl) methacrylate-co-polar co-monomer was used as a soft filler, and TiO2 nanoparticles were employed as rigid modifiers. Toughening solely by block copolymers (BCP’s) led to the highest fracture toughness and fracture energy in the study, KIc = 2.18 MPa·m1/2 and GIc = 1.58 kJ/m2. This corresponds to a 4- and 16-fold improvement, respectively, over the neat reference epoxy system. However, a reduction of 15% of the tensile strength was observed. The hybrid nanocomposites, containing the same absolute amounts of modifiers, showed a maximum value of KIc = 1.72 MPa·m1/2 and GIc = 0.90 kJ/m2. Yet, only a minor reduction of 4% of the tensile strength was observed. The fracture toughness and fracture energy were co-related to the plastic zone size for all the modified systems. Finally, the analysis of the fracture surfaces revealed the toughening mechanisms of the nanocomposites.

Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy/Alumina Nanocomposites

2006 ◽  
Vol 312 ◽  
pp. 233-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ke Wang ◽  
Pascal Ogier ◽  
Chauhari Wuiwui Tjiu ◽  
Chaobin He
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Fracture Mechanisms ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Filler Dispersion ◽  
Morphology And Mechanical Properties

Alumina nano-crystals were dispersed in epoxy resin via different approaches. The effects of filler dispersion on the mechanical properties of the epoxy/alumina nanocomposites were studied. The fracture mechanisms are investigated using SEM. The results show that the Young’s modulus, tensile strength, elongation at break and fracture toughness of epoxy were improved dramatically with the incorporation of well-dispersed alumina nano-crystals. The poorly-dispersed nano-crystals, however, showed little effects on the mechanical properties.

scholarly journals Tensile Testing of Epoxy-Based Thermoset System Prepared by Different Methods

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ankur Bajpai ◽  
Bernd Wetzel
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Tensile Testing ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Epoxy System ◽  
Preparation Methods ◽  
Testing Methodology ◽  
Bisphenol F ◽  
Different Types

Mechanical response of bisphenol-F based epoxy cured with amine hardener was investigated in tensile testing. Different types of methods were considered in preparing the tensile samples in order to evaluate their effects on the tensile strength of the cured epoxy system. Specifically, four types of preparation methods were discussed to prepare the tensile samples were considered in the study. Further, the effect of different type of tensile samples on tensile strength of specimens was also considered in the analysis. The experimental results showed that the preparation methods affected the tensile strength of the specimens. Starting from the experimental results, an appropriate testing methodology is proposed for epoxy based nanocomposite composite specimens in order to reduce problems that may arise during the test and to optimize procedures for preparation of specimens.

KAISER ALUMINUM ALLOY 7050

Alloy Digest ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
High Fracture Toughness ◽  
High Fracture ◽  
Kaiser Aluminum ◽  
Structural Parts ◽  
Very High

Abstract Kaiser Aluminum Alloy 7050 has very high mechanical properties including tensile strength, high fracture toughness, and a high resistance to exfoliation and stress-corrosion cracking. The alloy is typically used in aircraft structural parts. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, tensile properties, and shear strength as well as fracture toughness and fatigue. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: AL-366. Producer or source: Tennalum, A Division of Kaiser Aluminum.

scholarly journals The Effect of Water Concentration in Ethyl Alcohol on the Environmentally Assisted Embrittlement of Austempered Ductile Irons

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Petar Janjatovic ◽  
Olivera Eric Cekic ◽  
Leposava Sidjanin ◽  
Sebastian Balos ◽  
Miroslav Dramicanin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Cast Iron ◽  
Ultimate Tensile Strength ◽  
Ethyl Alcohol ◽  
Water Concentration ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Influence Of Water ◽  
Iron Material ◽  
Proof Strength

Austempered ductile iron (ADI) is an advanced cast iron material that has a broad field of application and, among others, it is used in contact and for conveyance of fluids. However, it is noticed that in contact with some fluids, especially water, ADI material becomes brittle. The most significant decrease is established for the elongation. However, the influence of water and the cause of this phenomenon is still not fully understood. For that reason, in this paper, the influence of different water concentrations in ethyl alcohol on the mechanical properties of ADI materials was studied. The test was performed on two different types of ADI materials in 0.2, 4, 10, and 100 vol.% water concentration environments, and in dry condition. It was found that even the smallest concentration of water (0.2 vol.%) causes formation of the embrittled zone at fracture surface. However, not all mechanical properties were affected equally and not all water concentrations have been critical. The highest deterioration was established in the elongation, followed by the ultimate tensile strength, while the proof strength was affected least.

scholarly journals The Effects of Water and Seawater on the Mechanical Properties of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Epoxy Composite under Pre-Cure Curing Condition

1998 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 096369359800700
Author(s):  
M. Zhang ◽  
S.E. Mason
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Carbon Fibre ◽  
Laminate Composite ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Epoxy Composite ◽  
Interlaminar Fracture Toughness ◽  
Curing Condition ◽  
Structural Carbon

The influences on the interlaminar fracture toughness (GIC) and ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of a cured structural carbon fibre reinforced epoxy composite of two contaminants, water and seawater, introduced prior to cure have been investigated. The results have demonstrated that the control of environmental factors such as water and seawater can have significant effects on the mechanical performance of laminate composite components during the manufacturing process.

Effect of reactive and non-reactive diluents on thermal and mechanical properties of epoxy resin

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 1159-1168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Animesh Sinha ◽  
Nazrul Islam Khan ◽  
Subhankar Das ◽  
Jiawei Zhang ◽  
Sudipta Halder
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Polyethylene Glycol ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Thermal And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Minor Variation ◽  
Reactive Diluents

The effect of reactive (polyethylene glycol) and non-reactive (toluene) diluents on thermal and mechanical properties (tensile strength, hardness and fracture toughness) of diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A epoxy resin (cured by triethylenetetramine) was investigated. The thermal stability and mechanical properties of the epoxy resin modified with reactive and non-reactive diluents at different wt% were investigated using thermo-gravimetric analyser, tensile test, hardness test and single-edge-notched bend test. A minor variation in thermal stability was observed for epoxy resin after addition of polyethylene glycol and toluene at 0.5 wt%; however, further addition of reactive and non-reactive diluents diminished the thermal stability. The addition of 10 wt% of polyethylene glycol in epoxy resin significantly enhances the tensile strength (∼12%), hardness (∼14%) and fracture toughness (∼24%) when compared to that of neat epoxy resin. In contrast, major drop in mechanical performance was observed after addition of toluene in epoxy. Furthermore, fracture surfaces were investigated under field emission scanning electron microscope to elucidate the failure mechanism.

Fracture Mechanical Properties of Rocks and Mortar/Rock Interfaces

1994 ◽  
Vol 370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manouchehr Hassanzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fracture Energy ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Splitting Tensile Strength ◽  
Coarse Grained ◽  
Interfacial Zone ◽  
Test Results

AbstractThis study has determined the fracture mechanical properties of 9 types of rock, namely fine-, medium- and coarse-grained granites, gneiss, quartzite, diabase, gabbro, and fine- and coarse-grained limestones. Test results show among other things that quartzite has the highest compressive strength and fracture energy, while diabase has the highest splitting tensile strength and modulus of elasticity. Furthermore, the strength and fracture energy of the interfacial zone between the rocks and 6 different mortars have been determined. The results showed that, in this investigation, the mortar/rock interfaces are in most cases weaker than both mortars and rocks.

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Sintered Fibrous Monolith Cemented Carbide

2013 ◽  
Vol 815 ◽  
pp. 233-239
Author(s):  
Xue Quan Liu ◽  
Cun Guang Ding ◽  
Chang Hai Li ◽  
Yi Li ◽  
Li Xin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Crack Propagation ◽  
Fracture Energy ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
Cemented Carbide ◽  
Cemented Carbides ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties

A fibrous monolith cemented carbide with WC-6Co as cell and WC-20Co as cell boundaries was produced through hot co-extrusion process in this paper. The density, hardness, bending strength and fracture toughness of the fibrous monolith cemented carbide were tested, and the fracture and crack propagation were observed by metalloscope and SEM. The results showed that the bending strength and fracture toughness of the fibrous monolith cemented carbides was remarkably improved 71.91% and 45.7% respectively, while the hardness was slightly decreased 1% compared with WC-6Co composites. It is the reason that the tougher shell WC-20Co with higher bending strength and fracture toughness can absorb more fracture energy, which can slow down and prevent the crack propagating from brittle core WC-6Co.

Experimental Research and Analysis of Non-alloy Structural Steel Response Exposed to High Temperature Conditions

2013 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-169
Author(s):  
Josip Brnic ◽  
Goran Turkalj ◽  
Sanjin Krscanski
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Structural Steel ◽  
Impact Energy ◽  
Charpy Impact ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Charpy Impact Energy ◽  
Over Time

AbstractThis paper presents and analyzes the responses of non-alloy structural steel (1.0044) subjected to uniaxial stresses at high temperatures. This research has two important determinants. The first one is determination of stress-strain dependence and the second is monitoring the behavior of materials subjected to a constant stress at constant temperature over time. Experimental results refer to mechanical properties, elastic modulus, total elongations, creep resistance and Charpy V-notch impact energy. Experimental results show that the tensile strength and yield strength of the considered material fall when the temperature rises over 523 K. Significant decrease in value is especially noticeable when the temperature rises over 723 K. In addition, engineering assessment of fracture toughness was made on the basis of Charpy impact energy. It is visible that when temperature raises then impact energy increases very slightly.

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