scholarly journals Preheated (Heat-Assisted) Clinching Process for Al/CFRP Cross-Tension Specimens

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 4170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pai-Chen Lin ◽  
Jun-Chang Fang ◽  
Jia-Wei Lin ◽  
Xuan Van Tran ◽  
Yern-Chee Ching
Keyword(s):  
Heating Temperature ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Static Tests ◽  
Cfrp Sheets ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Fatigue Data ◽  
Heating Mode ◽  
Cross Tension

Effects of processing parameters on preheated (heat-assisted) clinching process to join aluminum alloy 5052-H32 (AA5052) and thermoplastic carbon-fiber-reinforced-plastic (TP-CFRP) sheets for cross-tension (CT) specimens were first studied. Preheating was critical since brittle TP-CFRP could be softened to avoid fracturing or cracking during clinching process. Four processing parameters, including punching force, die depth, heating mode, and heating temperature, were considered. Quasi-static tests and microscope observations were taken to evaluate AA5052/TP-CFRP clinch joints in CT specimens and determine appropriate processing parameters for fatigue tests. Finally, fatigue data and failure mode of clinch joints in CT specimens were obtained and discussed.

Computational Method on Axial Tension of Secondary Loaded RC Members Strengthened with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic Sheets

2014 ◽  
Vol 578-579 ◽  
pp. 659-662
Author(s):  
De Qing Liu ◽  
Qing Xin Ren ◽  
Wan Qing Yu
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Computational Method ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Cfrp Sheets ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Axial Tension ◽  
Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Externally Bonded ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced

Base on the existing condition that the bearing capacity is insufficient of some aging reinforced concrete (RC) members with axial tension, the formula for calculating the tensile capacity of the RC members strengthened with externally bonded carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) sheets is deduced and experiments of 8 RC members are conducted to examine the influences of CFRP sheets on the cracking load and ultimate load of the RC members. The calculation formulas agree with the experimental data and give the reference to the practical projects. The study is instructive and useful in strengthening of RC members with externally bonded CFRP sheets under axial tension.

Experimental Response of RC Beams Strengthened in Shear by FRP Sheets

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Grande ◽  
M. Imbimbo ◽  
A. Rasulo
Keyword(s):  
Slenderness Ratio ◽  
Shear Capacity ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Frp Composites ◽  
Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Externally Bonded ◽  
Experimental Response ◽  
Transverse Steel ◽  
Cracking Pattern

The paper discusses the results of an experimental investigation carried out on reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened in shear by externally bonded fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) sheets. The study is devoted to analyze the role that the transverse steel reinforcement and the beam slenderness ratio could play on the resistant mechanism of RC beams strengthened in shear by FRP composites. The results are summarized and analyzed in detail in the paper in terms of shear capacity, cracking pattern and shear resisting contribution of FRP.

scholarly journals Stressing State Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beam Strengthened by CFRP Sheet with Anchoring Device

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 576
Author(s):  
Liang Luo ◽  
Jie Lai ◽  
Jun Shi ◽  
Guorui Sun ◽  
Jie Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Strain Distribution ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Strain Distribution Pattern ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Cfrp Sheet ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced

This paper investigates the working performance of reinforcement concrete (RC) beams strengthened by Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) with different anchoring under bending moment, based on the structural stressing state theory. The measured strain values of concrete and Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) sheet are modeled as generalized strain energy density (GSED), to characterize the RC beams’ stressing state. Then the Mann–Kendall (M–K) criterion is applied to distinguish the characteristic loads of structural stressing state from the curve, updating the definition of structural failure load. In addition, for tested specimens with middle anchorage and end anchorage, the torsion applied on the anchoring device and the deformation width of anchoring device are respectively set parameters to analyze their effects on the reinforcement performance of CFRP sheet through comparing the strain distribution pattern of CFRP. Finally, in order to further explore the strain distribution of the cross-section and analyze the stressing-state characteristics of the RC beam, the numerical shape function (NSF) method is proposed to reasonably expand the limited strain data. The research results provide a new angle of view to conduct structural analysis and a reference to the improvement of reinforcement effect of CFRP.

scholarly journals Design of Center Pillar with Composite Reinforcements Using Hybrid Molding Method

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 2047
Author(s):  
Ji-Heon Kang ◽  
Jae-Wook Lee ◽  
Jae-Hong Kim ◽  
Tae-Min Ahn ◽  
Dae-Cheol Ko
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Weight Reduction ◽  
Fuel Efficiency ◽  
Vehicle Body ◽  
Process Time ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Molding Method ◽  
Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Composite Reinforcements

Recently, with the increase in awareness about a clean environment worldwide, fuel efficiency standards are being strengthened in accordance with exhaust gas regulations. In the automotive industry, various studies are ongoing on vehicle body weight reduction to improve fuel efficiency. This study aims to reduce vehicle weight by replacing the existing steel reinforcements in an automobile center pillar with a composite reinforcement. Composite materials are suitable for weight reduction because of their higher specific strength and stiffness compared to existing steel materials; however, one of the disadvantages is their high material cost. Therefore, a hybrid molding method that simultaneously performs compression and injection was proposed to reduce both process time and production cost. To replace existing steel reinforcements with composite materials, various reinforcement shapes were designed using a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic patch and glass fiber-reinforced plastic ribs. Structural analyses confirmed that, using these composite reinforcements, the same or a higher specific stiffness was achieved compared to the that of an existing center pillar using steel reinforcements. The composite reinforcements resulted in a 67.37% weight reduction compared to the steel reinforcements. In addition, a hybrid mold was designed and manufactured to implement the hybrid process.

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