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Modeling complete perforation failure of fiber metal laminates
Knowledge of the perforation behavior of a glass fiber-reinforced epoxy/aluminum, modeled by finite element analysis, could help optimize fiber metal laminate designs.Recent Articles
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Polypyrrole/graphene oxide composites with improved conductivity and solubility
Doping polypyrrole with graphene oxide during polymer synthesis improves the water solubility and electrical conductivity of the nanocomposite.Hindering crack growth in natural rubber and nanocomposites
Nanodispersed clay can greatly improve crack growth resistance by enhancing tensile strength under static conditions and improving flex-fatigue properties under dynamic conditions.Porous scaffolds based on poly(L-lysine)/microcrystalline cellulose biocomposite
The unique features of poly(L-lysine) and microcrystalline cellulose combine to produce a more stable material for tissue-engineering scaffolds.Multiwalled carbon nanotube/polysulfone composites
A new theoretical technique could potentially take the guesswork out of which treatments, when applied to nanoparticles, will produce superior composites.Biaxial deformation of PET in stretch blow molding
A series of experiments help to understand the effects of temperature, strain rate, and mode of deformation on the biaxial stress-strain behavior of a common industrial plastic.Design guidelines for strong and tough polymer composites
Finite element analysis and experiments illuminate the stress transfer effect on the stability of uniaxial deformation of fiber-reinforced plastics.Improved mathematical modeling for the sheet reheat phase during thermoforming
A model to improve control of sheet reheating considers temperature-dependent properties, sheet color, and operating conditions, and was validated by experiments.Improved polypropylene/clay nanocomposites
Malaysian montmorillonite can be incorporated into a polymer nanocomposite with comparable performance to existing commercial forms.Kenaf-fiber-reinforced copolyester biocomposites
Alkali-treated kenaf fibers improve the thermal and mechanical properties of an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester resin.Specific nonlinear viscoelasticity in reinforced natural rubber
Natural rubber reinforced with zinc dimethacrylate shows specific nonlinear viscoelasticity behavior due to ionic cross-links.Viewing 1 to 10 of 275 articles