Durability of fibre-reinforced polymer-wood composite members: An overview

M Bazli, M Heitzmann, BV Hernandez - Composite Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
This review is focused on the durability aspects of timber structures strengthened with fibre-
reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. Although FRP composite enhances the strength and …

[HTML][HTML] Polypyrrole-modified flax fiber sponge impregnated with fatty acids as bio-based form-stable phase change materials for enhanced thermal energy storage …

MRY McCord, A Kankkunen, D Chatzikosmidou… - Journal of Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, we integrated organic phase change materials, decanoic acid (DA) and
palmitic acid (PA), into bio-based samples made from sodium alginate (SA) and flax fiber …

Flexural behaviour of wood beams strengthened by flax-glass hybrid FRP subjected to hygrothermal and weathering exposures

S Huang, L Yan, B Kasal - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper addressed the flexural behaviour (ie, maximum load, ductility index, flexural
strength and stiffness) of laminated veneer lumber (LVL) beams strengthened by 2-layer flax …

A binary resin system of epoxy and phenol-formaldehyde for improving the thermo-mechanical behavior of FRP composites

TQ Liu, R Wang, S Zhen, P Feng - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
A binary resin system combing epoxy and phenol–formaldehyde is proposed for improving
the thermo-mechanical behavior of FRP composites. Five types of FRP plates with varying …

[HTML][HTML] Moisture diffusion and tensile properties of epoxy-based and polyurethane-based flax-glass hybrid FRP under hygrothermal and weathering environments

S Huang, L Yan, B Kasal, Y Wei - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
This research presents tensile modulus and strength of flax-glass hybrid FRP (HFRP) flat
coupons with different fibre volume fractions and fabric stacking sequences under constant …

Effects of structural symmetry of introduced polyether diol on low temperature tolerance of laminated polyurethane bearings in bridges

X Xu, Y Yuan, S Wang, D Zhang, H Zhu - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Laminated seismic isolators are installed on highway bridges worldwide to minimize the risk
of seismic collapse. In recent years, Laminated Polyurethane Bearing (LPB) has gained …

Preparation of PFDTS-kaolin/PU superamphiphobic coatings with antibacterial, antifouling and improved durability property

Y Zheng, K Wang, L Sun, H Shi, X Zhang - Progress in Organic Coatings, 2022 - Elsevier
Superamphiphobic materials have a higher and broader application value compared to
superhydrophobic materials. Nevertheless, durability has always been an obstacle to its …

Reinforcement for earthquake-damaged glued-laminated timber knee-braced frames with self-tapping screws and CFRP fabric

J Cao, J Du, Q Fan, J Yang, C Bao, Y Liu - Engineering Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Glued-laminated Timber Post and Beam Structure (GTPBS) is favored in timber
engineering, primarily due to its commendable seismic resistance. Nonetheless, under …

The effect of adhesive amount and type on failure mode and shear strength of glued timber-concrete joints

AN Giv, Q Fu, L Yan, B Kasal - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Wet and dry bonding techniques were used to bond the spruce timber and concrete with the
adhesive as a timber-concrete joint (TCJ) in this study. This paper discusses the effect of …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental study on durability of CFRP-strengthened wood members

MG Lee, Y Huang, YC Kan, YC Wang, YS Chen… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
Wood is a natural, organic, renewable, sustainable, and versatile building material. The
mechanical reinforcement and durability of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) …