[HTML][HTML] A review on lightweight materials for defence applications: Present and future developments

S Siengchin - Defence Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
The defence sector is now at an advanced level, catering to the global scenario, and
countries also invest heavily in research and development. Countries around the world have …

Multiscale mechanics and molecular dynamics simulations of the durability of fiber-reinforced polymer composites

K Lin, Z Wang - Communications Materials, 2023 - nature.com
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have gained widespread applications in many
engineering fields, making it imperative to study long-term performance under service …

[HTML][HTML] Recyclable LRS FRP composites for engineering structures: Current status and future opportunities

YY Ye, SD Liang, P Feng, JJ Zeng - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have been widely used in civil engineering for
either strengthening existing deteriorated reinforced concrete (RC) structures or constructing …

[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in slow crack growth modeling of polyethylene materials

A Almomani, AHI Mourad, S Deveci, JW Wee… - Materials & Design, 2023 - Elsevier
Slow crack growth (SCG) is a time-dependent quasi-brittle type of failure that polyethylene
(PE) materials exhibit under low stress levels. The interplay between the crack and its plastic …

Durability of basalt FRP reinforcing bars in alkaline solution and moist concrete environments

M Al Rifai, H El-Hassan, T El-Maaddawy… - Construction and Building …, 2020 - Elsevier
The durability performance of basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) reinforcing bars
conditioned for 3, 6, and 9 months at temperatures of 20, 40, and 60° C was investigated …

Effects of hydrothermal aging on carbon fibre/epoxy composites with different interfacial bonding strength

Z Wang, G Xian, XL Zhao - Construction and Building Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
This paper presents an investigation on the effects of hydrothermal aging on carbon fibre
reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites with different interfacial bonding strength. The …

Durability and prediction models of fiber-reinforced polymer composites under various environmental conditions: A critical review

JUN Wang, H Gangarao, R Liang… - Journal of Reinforced …, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
This article presents recent developments in long-term behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer
composites subjected to moisture, pH, temperature, sustained stress and ultraviolet …

Polymer-matrix composites: characterising the impact of environmental factors on their lifetime

R Barreira-Pinto, R Carneiro, M Miranda, RM Guedes - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Polymer-matrix composites are widely used in engineering applications. Yet, environmental
factors impact their macroscale fatigue and creep performances significantly, owing to …

[HTML][HTML] Hydrothermal ageing of carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites applied for construction: A review

X Qi, J Tian, G Xian - Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites (CFRPs) have been widely used in civil
engineering due to light weight, high strength, corrosion resistance, etc. CFRPs can …

Experimental assessment of the improved properties during aging of flax/glass hybrid composite laminates for marine applications

L Calabrese, V Fiore, T Scalici… - Journal of Applied …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
The investigation for natural fibers composites in terms of performance, durability, and
environmental impact for structural applications in marine environments is a relevant …