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

The electromagnetic (EM) absorption or shielding characteristics of a material is an important issue not only for military purposes but also for commercial use such as in radar, electric and telecommunication devices. Nowadays studies on investigating the radar absorbing structures (RAS) using fiber reinforced polymeric (FRP) composites are becoming a popular research field. Since carbon black is widely used for EM absorption applications, in this study, the dielectric properties of the E-glass-polyester composite containing conductive carbon black are measured with the free space method in the X-band frequency range. In order to describe the dielectric behavior of the anisotropic FRP composite containing carbon black, the quantitative analysis of the measured permittivity is performed with respect to the content of carbon black, and the two-dimensional tensor transformation equation for estimating its dielectric properties is modified. Finally, the modified tensor transformation equation for the FRP comp...

Dielectric Characteristics of E-glass-Polyester Composite Containing Conductive Carbon Black Powder

The surface of a glass/epoxy composite material was embedded with oxidized carbon black by heat treatment to enhance the adhesion strength of the glass/epoxy composite structure. Quantitative chemical bonding analysis with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) was conducted to observe the chemical binding states of the surface of the carbon black particles with heat treatment. The morphological effects of the carbon black on the surface of the composite were observed using SEM and AFM. The surface free energies and lap shear strengths of the glass/epoxy adhesive joints whose adherends were embedded with oxidized carbon black were investigated in terms of the heat-treatment conditions and the amount of embedding. From the experimental results, embedding the heat-treated carbon black particles on the composite surface was found to greatly improve the adhesion strength of the composite due to the increased oxidation radicals on the carbon black surface.

Dai Gil Lee

Papers

Dielectric Characteristics of E-glass-Polyester Composite Containing Conductive Carbon Black Powder

Adhesion strength of glass/epoxy composite embedded with heat-treated carbon black on the surface

Composite hybrid valve lifter for automotive engines

Performance improvement by glass fiber of adhesively bonded metal joints at the cryogenic temperature

Design of the hybrid composite face with electromagnetic wave transmission characteristics of low-observable radomes