Structural integrity of glass fiber reinforced nanocomposites under hydrothermal aging for offshore structure applications

G Demircan - Applied Ocean Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Glass fiber composites are widely used in offshore structures for marine application due to
their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and durability. As offshore …

Effect of UV irradiation on epoxy adhesives and adhesively bonded joints reinforced with BN and B4C nanoparticles

Y Korkmaz, K Gültekin - Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2022 - Elsevier
The effect of environmental conditions on epoxy polymers restricts their usage in outdoor
applications. Although many studies of epoxy adhesive and adhesively bonded joints under …

A comprehensive investigation of the low-velocity impact response of enhanced GFRP composites with single and hybrid loading of various types of nanoparticles

R Barbaz-Isfahani, H Dadras, S Saber-Samandari… - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
This study investigates the effects of incorporating various types of nanoparticles, both
singularly and in hybrid form, on the low-velocity impact (LVI) response of glass fiber …

Investigation of low‐velocity impact behaviors of polymer composites reinforced with different natural fiber fabrics

M Demir, R Ekici - Polymer Composites, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In this study, the low‐velocity impact behavior of polymer composites produced separately
by reinforcing with natural fiber fabrics such as linen, hemp, jute, and bamboo was …

Hydrothermal aging effect on the tensile properties of hybrid aramid/glass/epoxy composites: Comparison of distilled water and seawater

ZA Oğuz, A Erkliğ - Journal of Composite Materials, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
This paper evaluated the effect of water adsorption on the tensile characteristics of hybrid
aramid/glass/epoxy composites. The composite samples ([G6] S,[A6] S,[G3A3] S,[A3G3] S …

Ballistic and Charpy impact performance of basalt fiber reinforced polymer composites

E Yeter, M Deniz, MH Doğru, İ Göv - Polymer Composites, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In this study, the behavior of composite material produced using basalt, a natural fabric,
under ballistic and Charpy impact loads was investigated. The damage resistance of target …

The evolution of tribological properties of graphite and glass fiber reinforced novolac matrix hybrid composites

M Kocaman, H Çuvalcı - Polymer Composites, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Reinforcing the novolac matrix with glass fiber (GF) and graphite (Gr) was a promising
method for producing high‐performance friction composites. In this context, the morphology …

Effects of meso‐and micro‐scale defects on hygrothermal aging behavior of glass fiber reinforced composites

EF Sukur, S Elmas, M Seyyednourani… - Polymer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Design and process‐induced defects in fiber‐reinforced polymers (FRPs) lead to
fracture nucleation due to the stress concentrations. In addition to the degradation in …

Effect of SiC and graphene nanoparticles on the mechanical properties of carbon fiber‐reinforced epoxy composites

E Kosedag, R Ekici, N Yildiz, U Caliskan - Polymer Composites, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
This study experimentally investigates the mechanical properties of carbon fiber reinforced
epoxy composites (CFRECs) filled with Graphene (Gr) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) …

Effect of artificial aging on 3-point bending behavior of glass fiber/epoxy composites

E Kosedag - Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
This study looked into how artificial aging affected the mechanical behavior of composites
made of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP). In this context, GFRP composites were …