Experimental Characterization of Multiaxial Glass Laminates for Front End Cab

2015 ◽  
Vol 752-753 ◽  
pp. 291-294
Author(s):  
Ladislav Fojtl ◽  
Soňa Rusnáková ◽  
Milan Žaludek ◽  
Vladimír Rusnák

This research paper deals with an experimental investigation of mechanical properties of prepared composite panels. Flexural behavior in three-point bending test is measured. Composites are prepared in order to satisfy requirements for transport industry. Totally, three material compositions are tested with different multiaxial reinforcing fabric and polyester resin. All samples are produced by low-pressure vacuum infusion mainly used for large-scale composite parts. Furthermore, fire resistance of prepared laminates is tested and appropriate classification into corresponding categories is also done. Experimental results proved suitability of prepared glass fiber composites for application in transport industry.

2006 ◽  
Vol 321-323 ◽  
pp. 913-916
Author(s):  
Sang Ll Lee ◽  
Yun Seok Shin ◽  
Jin Kyung Lee ◽  
Jong Baek Lee ◽  
Jun Young Park

The microstructure and the mechanical property of liquid phase sintered (LPS) SiC materials with oxide secondary phases have been investigated. The strength variation of LPS-SiC materials exposed at the elevated temperatures has been also examined. LPS-SiC materials were sintered at the different temperatures using two types of Al2O3/Y2O3 compositional ratio. The characterization of LPS-SiC materials was investigated by means of SEM with EDS, three point bending test and indentation test. The LPS-SiC material with a density of about 3.2 Mg/m3 represented a flexural strength of about 800 MPa and a fracture toughness of about 9.0 MPa⋅√m.


2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 339-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yucheng Huang ◽  
Yanhua Guan ◽  
Linbing Wang ◽  
Jian Zhou ◽  
Zhi Ge ◽  
...  

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 2838
Author(s):  
Grazielle da Silva Maradini ◽  
Michel Picanço Oliveira ◽  
Gabriel Madeira da Silva Guanaes ◽  
Gabriel Zuqui Passamani ◽  
Lilian Gasparelli Carreira ◽  
...  

The application of cellulose nanocrystal has lately been investigated as polymer composites reinforcement owing to favorable characteristics of biodegradability and cost effectiveness as well as superior mechanical properties. In the present work novel nanocomposites of unsaturated polyester matrix reinforced with low amount of 1, 2, and 3 wt% of cellulose nanocrystals obtained from conifer fiber (CNC) were characterized. The polyester matrix and nanocomposites were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), bending test, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The result showed that the addition of only 2 wt% CNC increased the nanocomposite flexural strength by 159%, the ductility by 500% and the toughness by 1420%. Fracture analyses by SEM revealed a uniform participation of the CNC in the polyester microstructure. The resistance to thermal degradation of the CNC reinforced nanocomposites was improved in more than 20 °C as compared to neat polyester. No significant changes were detected in the water absorptions and XRD pattern of the neat polyester with incorporations up to 3 wt% CNC. These results reveal that the 2 wt% CNC nanocomposite might be a promising more ductile, lightweight and cost-effective substitute for conventional glass fiber composites in engineering applications.


Author(s):  
Milad Abolhasani ◽  
Kurt D. Devlin ◽  
Homayoun Najjaran ◽  
Mina Hoorfar ◽  
Jonathan F. Holzman

The method described in this paper introduces a new multiplexing format for cross-referencing of DMF systems through the simultaneous use of threshold-based voltage actuation (which sets a minimum voltage to initiate droplet motion) and bi-polar voltage activation on the overlying and underlying electrodes. The design makes use of bi-polar voltage activation and threshold effects to eliminate inter-droplet interference and overcome addressability limitations. In the proposed DMF multiplexer structure, these two requirements must both be satisfied for 2-D multiplexed addressability. Experimental characterization of the threshold voltage associated with the first requirement is presented. With regard to requirement two, the bi-polar voltage activation scheme is applied to a fabricated DMF multiplexer, and independent microdroplet motion is shown. The technique can be applied in actuating isolated microdroplets or microdroplet groups (simultaneously) in large-scale/highly-parallel DMF devices.


Author(s):  
M.R. Ashok ◽  
M. Manojkumar ◽  
P.V. Inbanaathan ◽  
R. Shanmuga Prakash

This paper details the fabrication and flexural testing of sandwich structure with Aluminium honeycomb core with Aluminium face skins. The material for the face skin is aluminium 1100 and for the core is Aluminium AA8011. The cell size obtained by fabrication is 7mm. The specimen is prepared and tested as per the ASTM standard C393/C393M-11 on a three-point bending test to obtain the ultimate core shear strength and the face skin strength. Finite element analysis is also carried out to validate the experimental test.


2014 ◽  
Vol 580-583 ◽  
pp. 2213-2219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Liao ◽  
Sergio Cavalaro ◽  
Albert de la Fuente ◽  
Antonio Aguado

Many researches have been conducted in past decades for promoting the application of steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC), either conventional or self-compacting. However, the differences of post-crack behaviour and the properties of these two types of concrete remains unclear. The objective of this paper is to analyse such differences in terms of flexural behaviour, fibre orientation and contribution as well as the fibre content. For that, an extensive experimental campaign was carried out. In total 3 mixes of self-compacting and 3 mixes with traditional concrete were produced with the nominal fibre contents of 30kg/m3, 45kg/m3 and 60kg/m3. In each series, specimens were produces and characterized by three point bending test (code EN 14651) and inductive test. The results illustrate how fibre orientation and distribution justify the differences in the mechanical behaviour of the materials and the scatter of the bending test results.


2017 ◽  
Vol 891 ◽  
pp. 542-546 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ladislav Fojtl ◽  
Soňa Rusnáková ◽  
Milan Žaludek ◽  
Alexander Čapka ◽  
Lukáš Maňas

Jute fabric is well-known reinforcing material in composite science, however, there is a necessity to treat these fabrics to reduce moisture uptake and improve properties. Nevertheless, every modification increases the cost and reduces the possible applications. Presented research deals with an investigation of possibility to use untreated jute in various fabric weight as a reinforcing material in sandwich structures facings. Untreated jute reinforcements and two types of cork cores were saturated in one step during vacuum infusion creating a lightweight sandwich composite. All samples were mechanically tested in three-point bending test. Experimental results showed the most appropriate material combination and produced sandwich structure are proposed for design applications.


2016 ◽  
Vol 847 ◽  
pp. 3-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xian Yan Zhou ◽  
Lei Cao ◽  
Dan Zeng

At present, design values in codes and regulations are mainly based on test results of small size specimens, which are different from large-scale members used in practical engineering, therefore size adjustment coefficients are needed to be established. The four-point bending test method was adopted to investigate four groups of different sizes of Larch Glulam beams in their flexural behavior. Experiment data such as ultimate bearing capacity, deflection, strains and others are obtained, and the failure pattern and failure mechanism of bending members are analyzed. The research results indicate that the bending modulus of elasticity of Larch Glulam beam is not affected by the size. Bending strength of the Larch Glulam beam show a declining trend as the size of specimens increases, however, the ultimate bending moment increases. In addition, by means of a two-parameter Weibull model, a so-called size effect coefficient has been calculated by the slope method, thus providing a basis for the design and application of Larch Glulam beams.


2004 ◽  
Vol 261-263 ◽  
pp. 1481-1486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Ll Lee ◽  
J.O. Jin ◽  
J.S. Park ◽  
Jong K. Lee ◽  
Byeong Hyeon Min ◽  
...  

This study dealt with the characterization of MoSi2 based composites containing three types of additive materials such as SiC, NbSi2 and ZrO2 particles have been investigated, based on the detailed examination of their microstructures and fracture surfaces. The effects of reinforcing materials on the high temperature strength of MoSi2 based composites have been also examined. MoSi2 based composites were fabricated by the hot press process under the vacuum atmosphere. The volume fraction of reinforcing materials in the composite system was fixed as 20 %. The microstructures and the mechanical properties of MoSi2 based composites were investigated by means of SEM, EDS, XRD and three point bending test.


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