Showing papers in "Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites in 2019"
TL;DR: The need of natural fiber-reinforced composites is increasing at very fast rate because of their ecofriendly production, decomposition, high specific strength, abundance, good physical and mechanic.
Abstract: The need of natural fiber-reinforced composites is increasing at very fast rate because of their ecofriendly production, decomposition, high specific strength, abundance, good physical and mechanic...
125 citations
TL;DR: In the last decade, natural plant fibers (jute, sisal, coir, banana, hemp, kenaf, flax, etc.) are getting attention from many researchers and academicians to utilize it as an alternate reinforcemen.
Abstract: In the last decade, natural plant fibers (jute, sisal, coir, banana, hemp, kenaf, flax, etc.) are getting attention from many researchers and academicians to utilize it as an alternate reinforcemen...
117 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, hybrid composite materials are used in many engineering applications for their versatile properties like lightweight, lightweight, and sustainable properties like low power consumption and high efficiency. But, the composite materials have become preferred material for weight reduction in automobile.
Abstract: Composites have become preferred material for weight reduction in automobile. Hybrid composite materials are used in many engineering applications for their versatile properties like lightweight, s...
109 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the main purpose of the research is to bolster mechanical properties of the parts, produced by an extrusion-based 3D printer, or fused deposition modeling machine, via increasing the content of co...
Abstract: The main purpose of this research is to bolster mechanical properties of the parts, produced by an extrusion-based 3D printer, or fused deposition modeling machine, via increasing the content of co...
104 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors specified that natural flax fiber is comparable with synthetic fibers due to its unique physical and mechanical characteristics which have been recognized for decades, and they also pointed out the advantages of natural fiber over synthetic fibers.
Abstract: Contemporary researchers have specified that natural flax fiber is comparable with synthetic fibers due to its unique physical and mechanical characteristics which have been recognized for decades....
99 citations
TL;DR: Based on the increasing number of end-life wind turbine blades and the emphasis on resource conservation and environmental protection, more and more attention has been paid to the recycling and reuse of wind turbines as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Based on the increasing number of end of life wind turbine blades and the emphasis on resource conservation and environmental protection, more and more attention has been paid to the recycling and ...
81 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the rule of mixture models are used in the tensile properties prediction of polymer composites reinforced with synthetic fibres, but they are less utilized for natural fibre/polymer composites due to their high computational complexity.
Abstract: Rule of mixture models are usually used in the tensile properties prediction of polymer composites reinforced with synthetic fibres. They are less utilized for natural fibre/polymer composites due ...
46 citations
TL;DR: In the present scenario, composites are in huge demand in the industries due to their light weight, wear resistance, stiffness and high strength as discussed by the authors, and composites can be used in many industries.
Abstract: In the present scenario, composites are in huge demand in the industries due to their light weight, wear resistance, stiffness and high strength. The functional and structural properties were impro...
45 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, any micromechanics model for predicting elastic property (stiffness) of a composite is applicable to a reasonable prediction of the composite strength, and any model that predicts elastic properties of composite strength is applicable for a composite.
Abstract: The purposes of this paper are sixfold. First, any micromechanics model for predicting elastic property (stiffness) of a composite is applicable to a reasonable prediction of a composite strength, ...
39 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the moisture uptake and thickness swelling behavior of Luffa cylindrica epoxy composite was studied and its effect on tensile and flexural properties was analyzed.
Abstract: The present work aims to study the moisture uptake and thickness swelling behaviour and its effect on tensile and flexural properties of Luffa cylindrica epoxy composite. Characterizations of the l...
31 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the effect of amino-silanized Na+-montmorillonite nanoclay in various matrix weight ratios (1-7 wt% at a step of 2 wt%) on the mechanical and dry sliding wear was investigated.
Abstract: The present work aimed at studying the effect of amino-silanized Na+-montmorillonite nanoclay in various matrix weight ratios (1–7 wt% at a step of 2 wt%) on the mechanical and dry sliding wear beh...
TL;DR: The applications of carbon fiber reinforced plastic materials have increased widely in the fields of aerospace, automotive, maritime, and sports equipment because of their excellent mechanical prop... as mentioned in this paper and their excellent structural properties.
Abstract: The applications of carbon fiber reinforced plastic materials have increased widely in the fields of aerospace, automotive, maritime, and sports equipment because of their excellent mechanical prop...
TL;DR: In this paper, the weight of honeycomb sandwich composite structures are strictly controlled in scenarios such as in the contexts of aerospace engineering, and the authors propose a method to control the weights of such composite structures.
Abstract: Weights of honeycomb sandwich composite structures are strictly controlled in scenarios such as in contexts of aerospace engineering. However, such structures extensively studied in past investigat...
TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of different infill pattern structures on the energy-absorbing characteristics of single filament wound carbon fiber-reinforced plastic tubes, single polylaplas, was investigated.
Abstract: The study aims to investigate the effect of different infill pattern structures on the energy-absorbing characteristics of single filament wound carbon fiber-reinforced plastic tubes, single polyla...
TL;DR: In this paper, a series of split Hopkinson pressure bar tests on two-dimensional and three-dimensional woven composites were presented in order to obtain a reliable comparison between the two types of composites.
Abstract: A series of split Hopkinson pressure bar tests on two-dimensional and three-dimensional woven composites were presented in order to obtain a reliable comparison between the two types of composites ...
TL;DR: In this paper, insufficient compaction pressure leads to low bond strength between layers and may cause defects like bridging, and the compaction roller contacts the prepreg and affine fiber to contact the fiber.
Abstract: During automated fiber placement, insufficient compaction pressure leads to low bond strength between layers and may cause defects like bridging. The compaction roller contacts the prepreg and affe...
TL;DR: In this paper, extensive numerical experiments are performed to gauge the performance of Box–Behnken design, central composite design and D-optimal designs as a metamodeling tool in structural engineering.
Abstract: With rapid advancement in computing power and development of numerical tools and scientific theories in fields like structural engineering, simple experiments can now be carried out in-silico. Howe...
TL;DR: More than 1200 bamboo species are known; therefore, the question arises which species are suited for composites and which microstructural characteristics of the plant are decisive as discussed by the authors, and three different...
Abstract: More than 1200 bamboo species are known; therefore, the question arises which species are suited for composites and which microstructural characteristics of the plant are decisive. Three different ...
TL;DR: Variation of yarn fiber volume fraction, induced by the compression between adjacent yarns during the manufacturing process of textile composites, is difficult to be determined by using a single im....
Abstract: Variation of yarn fiber volume fraction, induced by the compression between adjacent yarns during the manufacturing process of textile composites, is difficult to be determined by using a single im...
TL;DR: In this article, a general numerical homogenization scheme coupled with an efficient modeling strategy for predicting the effective thermoelastic properties of cork-based agglomerates is presented.
Abstract: In this paper, a general numerical homogenisation scheme coupled with an efficient modelling strategy for predicting the effective thermoelastic properties of cork-based agglomerates is presented. ...
TL;DR: The manufacturing process of hybrid composites is that discontinuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastics are injected, and the manufacturing process is described in detail in this paper, where hybrid thermoplastic composites are evaluated in light weight applications.
Abstract: Hybrid thermoplastic composites are getting attention in light weight applications. The manufacturing process of hybrid composites is that discontinuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastics are injected...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors dealt with water diffusion in the unidirectional continuoustime of composites and showed that diffusion of moisture through composites is one of the main environmental causes of their deterioration and loss of service life.
Abstract: Diffusion of moisture through composites is one of the main environmental causes of their deterioration and loss of service life. This paper deals with water diffusion in the unidirectional continu...
TL;DR: In this article, the impact and damage performance of shear thickening fluids-treated carbon and glass fabric composites were investigated, and they were impregnated with shear-thickening fluids at different scales.
Abstract: This work investigates impact and damage performance of shear thickening fluids-treated carbon and glass fabric composites. Carbon and glass fabrics were impregnated with shear thickening fluids at...
TL;DR: In this article, a new idea of reusing carbon fiber recycled from carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy resin (CF/EP) composite to fabricate short-cut fiber C/C composite by molding was proposed.
Abstract: A new idea of reusing carbon fiber recycled from carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy resin (CF/EP) composite to fabricate short-cut fiber C/C composite by moulding was proposed. The recycled carbon fiber...
TL;DR: In this paper, an experimental study was performed to investigate the electro-mechanical response of three-dimensionalally conductive multi-functional glass fiber/epoxy laminated composites under quasi-static tensil conditions.
Abstract: An experimental study is performed to investigate the electro-mechanical response of three-dimensionally conductive multi-functional glass fiber/epoxy laminated composites under quasi-static tensil...
TL;DR: In this article, it is shown that matrix pores in the hollow glass microspheres (HGMs)/resin-based composites prepared using stir-casting method (SCM) seriously affect its performance.
Abstract: It is generally accepted that matrix pores in the hollow glass microspheres (HGMs)/resin-based composites prepared using stir-casting method (SCM) seriously affect its performance. In this paper, H...
TL;DR: In this article, the optimization of linear flutter behavior of the thin plates made from tow-steered fiber-reinforced laminates is investigated, and the results show that the flutter is linear in the length of the plate.
Abstract: The optimization of linear flutter behavior of the thin plates made from tow-steered fiber-reinforced laminates is investigated. In the tow-steered variable stiffness composite laminates, the fiber...
TL;DR: In this article, the fire performance of polyethylene-based single polymer composites was investigated by adding Fumed silica nanoparticles and magnesium hydroxide microfiller.
Abstract: This work aims to investigate the fire performance of novel polyethylene-based single polymer composites. Fumed silica nanoparticles and magnesium hydroxide microfiller were added at an optimized c...
TL;DR: In this article, the effect of voids on the state of water absorbed in epoxy was examined using differential scanning calorimetric analysis for a range of void contents (0 to 50%).
Abstract: The effect of voids on the state of water absorbed in epoxy has been examined using differential scanning calorimetric analysis for a range of void contents (0 to 50%). For void-free specim...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present the researches on the hybrid composites of sisal/glass, in chronological order, highlighting the specifications and parameters used and the main results obtained.
Abstract: Currently, there is a tendency to develop materials that have an increasingly specific purpose for a particular application and the composites can be part of these types of materials. In addition, there is a search for replacement of synthetic fibers with natural ones, because of concerns about the environment. Hybridization of glass fiber composites with sisal fibers can result in improved performance by combining the benefits of each fiber with various applications. Many studies are developed on these types of composites, sisal/glass hybrids, varying certain parameters, such as matrix, orientation of fibers, treatment of fibers, stacking of layers, composition of elements, method of manufacture, among others, characterizing the various types of properties. The present work organizes the researches on the hybrid composites of sisal/glass, in chronological order, highlighting the specifications and parameters used and the main results obtained.