Biocomposites reinforced with natural fibers: 2000–2010

Synthesis and application of epoxy resins: A review

This work is an overview of available theories and finite elements that have been developed for multilayered, anisotropic, composite plate and shell structures. Although a comprehensive description of several techniques and approaches is given, most of this paper has been devoted to the so called axiomatic theories and related finite element implementations. Most of the theories and finite elements that have been proposed over the last thirty years are in fact based on these types of approaches. The paper has been divided into three parts. Part I, has been devoted to the description of possible approaches to plate and shell structures: 3D approaches, continuum based methods, axiomatic and asymptotic two-dimensional theories, classical and mixed formulations, equivalent single layer and layer wise variable descriptions are considered (the number of the unknown variables is considered to be independent of the number of the constitutive layers in the equivalent single layer case). Complicating effects that have been introduced by anisotropic behavior and layered constructions, such as high transverse deformability, zig-zag effects and interlaminar continuity, have been discussed and summarized by the acronimC
 -Requirements. Two-dimensional theories have been dealt with in Part II. Contributions based on axiomatic, asymtotic and continuum based approaches have been overviewed. Classical theories and their refinements are first considered. Both case of equivalent single-layer and layer-wise variables descriptions are discussed. The so-called zig-zag theories are then discussed. A complete and detailed overview has been conducted for this type of theory which relies on an approach that is entirely originated and devoted to layered constructions. Formulas and contributions related to the three possible zig-zag approaches, i.e. Lekhnitskii-Ren, Ambartsumian-Whitney-Rath-Das, Reissner-Murakami-Carrera ones have been presented and overviewed, taking into account the findings of a recent historical note provided by the author. Finite Element FE implementations are examined in Part III. The possible developments of finite elements for layered plates and shells are first outlined. FEs based on the theories considered in Part II are discussed along with those approaches which consist of a specific application of finite element techniques, such as hybrid methods and so-called global/local techniques. The extension of finite elements that were originally developed for isotropic one layered structures to multilayerd plates and shells are first discussed. Works based on classical and refined theories as well as on equivalent single layer and layer-wise descriptions have been overviewed. Development of available zig-zag finite elements has been considered for the three cases of zig-zag theories. Finite elements based on other approches are also discussed. Among these, FEs based on asymtotic theories, degenerate continuum approaches, stress resultant methods, asymtotic methods, hierarchy-p,_-s global/local techniques as well as mixed and hybrid formulations have been overviewed.

Theories and Finite Elements for Multilayered, Anisotropic, Composite Plates and Shells

A review: Fibre metal laminates, background, bonding types and applied test methods

Accuracy of machined components is one of the most critical considerations for any manufacturer. Many key factors like cutting tools and machining conditions, resolution of the machine tool, the type of workpiece etc., play an important role. However, once these are decided upon, the consistent performance of the machine tool depends upon its ability to accurately position the tool tip vis-a-vis the required workpiece dimension. This task is greatly constrained by errors either built into the machine or occurring on a periodic basis on account of temperature changes or variation in cutting forces. The three major types of error are geometric, thermal and cutting-force induced errors. Geometric errors make up the major part of the inaccuracy of a machine tool, the error caused by cutting forces depending on the type of tool and workpiece and the cutting conditions adopted. This part of the paper attempts to review the work done in analysing the various sources of geometric errors that are usually encountered on machine tools and the methods of elimination or compensation employed in these machines. A brief study of cutting-force induced errors and other errors is also made towards the end of this paper.

Error compensation in machine tools — a review: Part I: geometric, cutting-force induced and fixture-dependent errors

Improvement of the fracture toughness of adhesively bonded stainless steel joints with aramid fibers at cryogenic temperatures

Since the reliability of adhesively bonded joints is much dependent on the curing status of thermosetting adhesives, the in situ cure monitoring during the cure of adhesive joints could improve the quality of adhesively bonded joints as it enables one to control the cure parameters. In this work, a dielectric method which measures the dissipation factor of the adhesive during the cure of joints and converts it into the degree of cure of the adhesive was devised. Steel adherends were used for the adhesively bonded joints because the steel adherends worked as the electrodes for the measurement of dissipation factor without additional electrodes. The relation between the dissipation factor and the degree of cure of adhesive was investigated, which could eliminate the temperature effect on the dissipation factor that is largely affected by the degree of cure and temperature of adhesive. Comparing the results obtained by the method developed with those by DSC (differential scanning calorimetry), it was found t...

In situ cure monitoring of adhesively bonded joints by dielectrometry

As adhesive joints have been widely used for fastening thin adherends, the damage tolerance design of adhesive joints has become important, and the estimation of initiation and propagation of a fatigue crack in the adhesive has become necessary. However, the measurement of crack length of tubular joints has been difficult because the observation of crack initiation and growth in the adhesive layer by conventional methods is not easy. In this work, a prediction method for the fatigue crack length in the adhesive layer of tubular single-lap adhesive joints was developed by the piezoelectric method. In order to obtain the relationship between the fatigue crack length and the piezoelectric signal, finite element analysis was conducted and verified by experiments. The damage of the adhesive joints was monitored by the piezoelectric method during torsional fatigue tests on tubular single-lap adhesive joints. Using the damage monitoring signals and the relationship between the fatigue crack length and the piezoe...

Dai Gil Lee

Papers

Improvement of the fracture toughness of adhesively bonded stainless steel joints with aramid fibers at cryogenic temperatures

In situ cure monitoring of adhesively bonded joints by dielectrometry

Prediction of crack length and crack growth rate of adhesive joints by a piezoelectric method

Development of a spherical bearing with uni-directional carbon/epoxy composite

Cryogenic impact resistance of chopped fiber reinforced polyurethane foam