scholarly journals Correlation of the colour of straw fuel pellets to the compressive properties

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-12
Author(s):  
Ľubomír Kubík ◽  
Viera Kažimírová ◽  
Monika Božiková ◽  
Tomáš Giertl ◽  
Štefan Mihina
Keyword(s):  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Barley Straw ◽  
Failure Strength ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Compressive Properties ◽  
Fuel Pellets ◽  
Cie Lab ◽  
Colour Coordinates

The aim of the manuscript was the evaluation of the compressive properties of straw pellets in relation to the colour differences between them. Modulus of elasticity and failure strength of the pellets at the compression were determined. A testing machine Andilog Stentor 1000 (Andilog Technologies, Vitrolles, France) was employed for uniaxial compression tests. L*, a*, b* colour coordinates of CIE LAB 3D colour space were used for the characterization of the pellet's colour. Two sorts of pellets were measured: made from wheat straw and made from the mixed wheat and barley straw. Samples were measured by a spectrophotometer 3NH YS3020 and computed as the mean of twenty samples. The correlation of the pellet colour with the mechanical properties, mainly modulus of elasticity and failure strength of the pellets at the compression were realized to obtain a relation of the deformation process to the pellet's colour of different sorts of pellets.

Concrete Study Using Infrared Thermography and Forced Resonant Frequency

2010 ◽  
Vol 168-170 ◽  
pp. 778-786
Author(s):  
Rosemary Bom Conselho Sales ◽  
Maria Teresa Paulino Aguilar ◽  
Fernando Augusto Sales ◽  
Sebastiana Bragança Lana ◽  
Paulo Roberto Cetlin
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Signal Processing ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Resonant Frequency ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Infrared Thermography ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Compression Tests

The performance of materials made from Portland cement is usually evaluated by tensile strength under compression loads, elastic modulus and porosity. Modulus of elasticity is usually determined from compression tests, and the results show large dispersions. With the advances in data acquisition and signal processing, the infrared thermography and forced resonant frequency have been increasingly used in the study of materials. However, these studies are devoted almost entirely to metals. In this paper it is evaluates the use of the method of forced longitudinal resonance frequency and infrared thermography as a tool for characterization of the buildings cementitious materials. The results show that thermography and forced resonant frequency are Able to detect changes in concrete macrostructure as well as the nature of its constituents.

Quasi-static Compressive Properties and Behavior of Single-cell Miura Origami Column Fabricated by 3D Printed PLA Material

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-73
Author(s):  
Farid Triawan ◽  
Geraldy Cahya Denatra ◽  
Djati Wibowo Djamari
Keyword(s):  
Single Cell ◽  
Peak Stress ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Compressive Properties ◽  
Folding Pattern ◽  
Column Structure ◽  
Thin Walled ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Initial Peak

The study of a thin-walled column structure has gained much attention due to its potential in many engineering applications, such as the crash box of a car. A thin-walled square column usually exhibits high initial peak force, which may become very dangerous to the driver or passenger. To address this issue, introducing some shape patterns, e.g., origami folding pattern, to the column may become a solution. The present work investigates the compressive properties and behavior of a square box column structure which adopts the Miura origami folding pattern. Several test pieces of single-cell Miura origami column with varying folding angle and layer height are fabricated by a 3D printer. The filament is made of Polylactic Acid (PLA), which is a brittle material. Then, compression tests are carried out to understand its compressive mechanical properties and behavior. The results show that introducing a Miura origami pattern to form a thin-walled square column can dramatically lower down the initial peak stress by 96.82% and, at the same time, increase its ductility, which eventually improves the energy absorption capacity by 61.68% despite the brittle fracture behavior.

scholarly journals Formation conditions and mechanical properties of aggregates produced in tephra–water–snow flows

2020 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hirofumi Niiya ◽  
Kenichi Oda ◽  
Daisuke Tsuji ◽  
Hiroaki Katsuragi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mixing Time ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Scaling Analysis ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Ice Slurry ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Formation Conditions ◽  
Snow And Ice

Abstract The formation of aggregates consisting of snow, water, and tephra has been reported in small-scale experiments on three-phase flows containing tephra, water, and snow, representing lahars triggered by snowmelt. Such aggregates reduce the mobility of mud flow. However, the formation mechanism of such aggregates under various conditions has not been investigated. To elucidate the formation conditions and mechanical properties of the aggregates, we performed mixing experiments with materials on a rotating table and compression tests on the resulting aggregates with a universal testing machine in a low-temperature room at $$0\,^{\circ }\text {C}$$ 0 ∘ C . From experiments with varying component ratios of the mixture and tephra diameter, the following results were obtained: (i) the aggregate grew rapidly and reached maturity after a mixing time of 5 min; (ii) the mass of aggregates increased with snow concentration, exhibiting an approximately linear relationship; (iii) single aggregates with large mass formed at lower and higher tephra concentrations, whereas multiple aggregates with smaller mass were observed at intermediate concentrations; (iv) the shape of the aggregate satisfied the similarity law for an ellipsoid; (v) the compressive mechanical behavior could be modeled by an empirical nonlinear model. The obtained mechanical properties of the aggregates were independent of the experimental conditions; (vi) scaling analysis based on the Reynolds number and the strength of the aggregates showed that the aggregates cannot form in ice-slurry lahars. Our findings suggest that low-speed lahars containing snow and ice are likely to generate aggregates, but snow and ice in the ice-slurry lahars are dispersed without such aggregates.

scholarly journals Design and characterization of concrete masonry parts and structural concrete using repurposed plastics as aggregate

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-88
Author(s):  
Miguel A. González-Montijo ◽  
Hildélix Soto-Toro ◽  
Cristian Rivera-Pérez ◽  
Silvia Esteves-Klomsingh ◽  
Oscar Marcelo Suárez
Keyword(s):  
Structural Strength ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Conventional Concrete ◽  
Structural Capacity ◽  
Plastic Type ◽  
Concrete Mix ◽  
Scientists And Engineers

AbstractHistorically known for being one of the major pollutants in the world, the construction industry, always in constant advancement and development, is currently evolving towards more environmentally friendly technologies and methods. Scientists and engineers seek to develop and implement green alternatives to conventional construction materials. One of these alternatives is to introduce an abundant, hard to recycle, material that could serve as a partial aggregate replacement in masonry bricks or even in a more conventional concrete mixture. The present work studied the use of 3 different types of repurposed plastics with different constitutions and particle size distribution. Accordingly, several brick and concrete mix designs were developed to determine the practicality of using these plastics as partial aggregate replacements. After establishing proper working material ratios for each brick and concrete mix, compression tests as well as tensile tests for the concrete mixes helped determine the structural capacity of both applications. Presented results proved that structural strength can indeed be reached in a masonry unit, using up to a 43% in volume of plastic. Furthermore, a workable structural strength for concrete can be achieved at fourteen days of curing, using up to a 50% aggregate replacement. A straightforward cost assessment for brick production was produced as well as various empirical observations and recommendations concerning the feasibility of each repurposed plastic type examined.

A Laboratory Scale Equipment to Relieve Force and Pressure in Cold Extrusion of Lead Hollow Components

2008 ◽  
Vol 367 ◽  
pp. 137-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigino Filice ◽  
Francesco Gagliardi ◽  
Fabrizio Micari
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Load Cell ◽  
Numerical Code ◽  
Cold Extrusion ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Local Pressure ◽  
Total Load ◽  
Pure Lead ◽  
Good Surface

Nowadays, many researchers are involved in studies aimed to the explanation of some peculiar aspects regarding manufacturing processes. In this paper, an experimental campaign was carried out in order to reproduce tube extrusion starting from a cylindrical billet. In particular, the development of a proper equipment is presented: the aim was to measure both the total load, by using the testing machine load cell, and the local pressure value on the porthole. The latter task was carried out performing a proper system based on the use of a small load-cell. The tube was extruded with a good surface quality and the external area does not show any welding line evidence. Pure Lead was used for the experimental analysis; this material was chosen due to its high ductility which allows to carry out the process at room temperature. The material was characterized by compression tests at different strain rates and the obtained material law was used to perform a numerical analysis using SFTC Deform 3D numerical code. The Numerical analysis was carried out to show both the advantages and drawbacks of the modern FE codes when extrusion processes are investigated.

MECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF MATERIALS AND DIAGNOSIS OF STRUCTURES BY INVERSE ANALYSES: SOME INNOVATIVE PROCEDURES AND APPLICATIONS

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (03) ◽  
pp. 1343002 ◽  
Author(s):  
GIULIO MAIER ◽  
VLADIMIR BULJAK ◽  
TOMASZ GARBOWSKI ◽  
GIUSEPPE COCCHETTI ◽  
GIORGIO NOVATI
Keyword(s):  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Digital Image Correlation ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Mechanical Characterization ◽  
Image Correlation ◽  
Alkali Silica Reaction ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Material Models ◽  
Characterization Of Materials

A survey is presented herein of some recent research contributions to the methodology of inverse structural analysis based on statical tests for diagnosis of possibly damaged structures and for mechanical characterization of materials in diverse industrial environments. The following issues are briefly considered: identifications of parameters in material models and of residual stresses on the basis of indentation experiments; mechanical characterization of free-foils and laminates by cruciform and compression tests and digital image correlation measurements; diagnosis, both superficially and in depth, of concrete dams, possibly affected by alkali-silica-reaction or otherwise damaged.

The Effects of Hydrothermal Ageing on the Crushing Behavior of Glass/Epoxy Composite Pipes

2015 ◽  
Vol 819 ◽  
pp. 411-416
Author(s):  
S.N. Fitriah ◽  
M.S. Abdul Majid ◽  
R. Daud ◽  
M. Afendi ◽  
Z.S. Nazirah
Keyword(s):  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Hydrothermal Condition ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Universal Testing ◽  
Failure Region ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Glass Fibre Reinforced ◽  
Crushing Behavior ◽  
Composite Pipes

The paper discusses the crushing behavior of glass fibre reinforced epoxy (GRE) pipes under hydrothermal ageing condition. This study determines the behavior of the GRE pipes when subjected to different ageing periods and temperatures. Hydrothermal ageing has been found to cause degradation between resin and fibre interface thus causing the reduction in the strength of composite laminates. The pipes were subjected to hydrothermal condition to simulate and precipitate ageing by immersing the pipe samples in water at 80°C for 250, 500, and 1000 hours. Compression tests were carried out using Universal Testing Machine (UTM) for virgin condition and aged samples in accordance with ASTM D695 standard. The maximum force at the initial failure region is observed for each of the conditioned pipes. The results show that the strength of the matrix systems was considerably degraded due to the plasticization of the matrix system.

Influence of the Residue of Casting by Lost Wax in the Modulus of Elasticity and Porosity of Concretes

2014 ◽  
Vol 805 ◽  
pp. 343-349
Author(s):  
Carine F. Machado ◽  
Weber G. Moravia
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Microstructural Characterization ◽  
Cement Matrix ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Hardened State ◽  
Material Powder

This work evaluated the influence of additions of the ceramic shell residue (CSR), from the industries of Lost Wax Casting, in the modulus of elasticity and porosity of concrete. The CSR was ground and underwent a physical, chemical, and microstructural characterization. It was also analyzed, the environmental risk of the residue. In the physical characterization of the residue were analyzed, the surface area, and particle size distribution. In chemical characterization, the material powder was subjected to testing of X-ray fluorescence (XRF). Microstructural characterization was performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The residue was utilized like addition by substitution of cement in concrete in the percentages of 10% and 15% by weight of Portland cement. It was evaluated properties of concrete in the fresh and hardened state, such as compressive strength, modulus of elasticity, absorption of water by total immersion and by capillarity. The results showed that the residue can be used in cement matrix and improve some properties of concrete. Thus, the CSR may contribute to improved sustainability and benefit the construction industry.

Dynamic and Quasi-Static Compressive Deformation Behaviour of Polyimide Foam at Various Elevated Temperature

2014 ◽  
Vol 566 ◽  
pp. 158-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Yosimoto ◽  
Hidetoshi Kobayashi ◽  
Keitaro Horikawa ◽  
Keiko Watanabe ◽  
Kinya Ogawa
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Deformation Behaviour ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Negative Temperature ◽  
Strain Rates ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Hopkinson Pressure Bar ◽  
Universal Testing ◽  
Pressure Bar

In order to clarify the effect of strain rate and test temperature on the compressive strength and energy absorption of polyimide foam, a series of compression tests for the polyimide foam with two different densities were carried out. By using three testing devices, i.e. universal testing machine, dropping weight machine and sprit Hopkinson pressure bar apparatus, we performed a series of compression tests at various strain rates (10-3~103s-1) and at several test temperatures in the range of room temperature to 280 ̊C. At over 100 s-1, the remarkable increase of flow stress was observed. The negative temperature dependence of strength was also observed.

Measurement of the Material State Including the Effects of Recovery and Recrystallization

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. E. Bange ◽  
A. J. Beaudoin ◽  
M. G. Stout ◽  
S. R. MacEwen
Keyword(s):  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
High Strain ◽  
Quantitative Measure ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Strain Rates ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
State Variable ◽  
Mechanical Threshold ◽  
Material State

Abstract Deformation at elevated temperatures in combination with high strain rates leads to recovery and recrystallization in aluminum alloys. Previous work in recrystallization has emphasized the detailing of microstructural trend in progression from the deformed to the annealed state. In the following, we examine the effect of rate dependence on deformation on AA 5182 and AA 6061. It is demonstrated that identification of underlying microstructural mechanisms is critical. An experimental program is then outlined for characterization of recovery and recrystallization of AA 5182. Instantaneous hardening rate and flow stress are developed from interrupted compression tests. These data are used to establish a quantitative measure of recovery through evaluation of a state variable for work hardening, the mechanical threshold. It is intended that the results serve as a foundation for development of relations for evolution of a mechanical state variable in the presence of recrystallization. Such a framework is necessary for the practical prediction of interstand recrystallization in hot rolling operations.

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