The application of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTPs) for automotive mass
production is attracting increasing attention from researchers and engineers in related fields …

This study investigated pinned-joint bearing strengths and failure behaviors of carbon-fiber-
reinforced polyetherketoneketone (CF/PEKK) composites at different temperatures, with …

Although they enable for facile disassembly and inspection of critical assemblies, bolted
joints are common damage initiation sites in laminated composite structures. Sudden failure …

Efficient joining of hybrid thermoset/thermoplastic composite joints is critical to produce high
performance lightweight structures while keeping the cost low. Herein, a high-power UV …

Carbon fiber reinforced polyetheretherketone polymer (CF/PEEK) thermoplastic composites
have a marked plastic yield stage compared to thermoset composites with epoxy matrix …

This study investigates the effects of the width-to-hole diameter ratio (W/D) and the edge
distance-to-hole diameter ratio (E/D) of a specimen on the bearing properties of self …

The processing of waste carbon fibre on carding machine for the developments of
nonwovens, tapes and hybrid yarn structures is an emerging trend. These structures are …

Additive manufacturing is an advanced technology able to produce parts with different
grades of complexity, including its shape, microstructure, functionality and material …

In this research, a high-efficiency joining technique of resistance welding is proposed to
achieve high-quality joining of carbon fiber/epoxy (CF/Epoxy) composites. The effects of …

The development of effective methods for the bonding of Poly-etherether-ketone (PEEK) and
Polyphenylene-sulphide (PPS) composites to thermoset composites is appealing to expand …