This study investigates the performance of non-woven nickel-coated carbon fibers with
varying sheet resistivity as potential solutions for lightning strike protection of composite …

The aviation accident investigation process includes the detailed examination of the aircraft
wreckage, as well as the analysis of both primary and secondary elements of the aircraft …

Carbon fibers (CFs) are prone to extensive oxidation under fire attack, for instance, in an
aircraft fire scenario. This work addresses the damage mechanisms observed on …

Fibre-reinforced composites laminates (FRCLs) are employed in various applications such
as in marine, aerospace, automotive, and civil industries due to their lightweight nature …

This work examines the influence of a phosphorus-based flame-retardant additive (Exolit) on
the fire-behaviour and the residual mechanical properties of composite laminates …

Pyrolysis models are used in the fire science field to simulate the thermal decomposition of
materials. These models require knowledge of the kinetic and thermodynamic parameters of …

This study aimed at investigating the performance of woven and non-woven nickel-coated
carbon fibres with varying sheet resistivity as potential solutions for lightning strike pro …

This work presents experimental and numerical research on the pyrolysis and combustion
characteristics of flame-retardant polycarbonate under low ambient pressure. A novel …

While combustion of polymeric fuels is greatly affected by chemistry, fire physics is an
important fundamental phenomena to understand as it will affect how a material burns and …

This thesis deals with the material degradation behaviour of carbon-fibre reinforced epoxy
composite materials exposed to a flame. These lightweight components are considered as …