[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 …

[HTML][HTML] Review of recent trends and developments in aluminium 7075 alloys and metal matrix composites (MMCs) for aircraft applications

MY Khalid, R Umer, KA Khan - Results in Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
The growing demand for fuel-efficient, lightweight and lower CO 2 emissions is led to the
development of lightweight materials. Aluminium metal and its various alloys are extensively …

Nano-gelcoat application of glass fiber reinforced polymer composites for marine application: Structural, mechanical, and thermal analysis

G Demircan, M Kisa, M Ozen, A Acikgoz, Y Işıker… - Marine Pollution …, 2023 - Elsevier
To address the critical issue of environmental sustainability, the application of nano-gelcoat
has emerged as a promising approach to extend the service life and enhance the durability …

Mechanical properties of glass/epoxy composites under artificial seawater environment: Numerical simulation and experimental validation

E Kirar, M Kisa, M Ozen, G Demircan, C Guven - Marine Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
In ocean engineering applications, glass fiber reinforced composite materials undergo
degradation over time due to various aging processes. Accurately assessing the mechanical …

Drilling-induced damages in hybrid carbon and glass fiber-reinforced composite laminate and optimized drilling parameters

E Natarajan, K Markandan, SM Sekar… - Journal of Composites …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Hybrid carbon and glass fiber-reinforced composites have attracted significant research
interest for primary load-bearing structural components in the field of aviation manufacturing …

Numerical and experimental investigations on flexural vibration characteristics of metamaterial beam with carbon fiber-reinforced polymers

D Guo, H Jiang, L Yuan, T Ma, J Du… - Mechanics of Advanced …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
To effectively reduce vibration, a metamaterial beam with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer
(CFRP) is proposed. The dispersion curves are calculated by the transfer matrix method …

Effect of hybridization and stacking sequences on mechanical properties and thermal stability of aloe vera‐roselle‐glass fiber reinforced polymer composites

R Vijayan, E Natarajan, K Palanikumar… - Polymer …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Environment friendly polymer composites made of plant based natural fibers such as
bamboo fiber, roselle fiber (RF), aloe vera fiber (AF) oil, or kenaf fiber are cardinal of the …

EFFICIENCY OF A GLASS FIBER-REINFORCED POLYMER (GFRP) TANK IN PURSUIT OF RELIABLE WATER RESOURCES THROUGH RAINWATER …

S Kar, R Gupta - Environmental Engineering & Management …, 2023 - search.ebscohost.com
To limit the anthropogenic pressure on natural water sources and improve water
sustainability primarily in semi-arid rural regions, the effectiveness of glass fiber-reinforced …

Enhanced mechanical, tribological, and acoustical behavior of polyphenylene sulfide composites reinforced with zero‐dimensional alumina

E Natarajan, S Ramesh, K Markandan… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) is a semicrystalline thermoplastic which can pass UL94V‐0
standard without adding flame retardant. In the present study, effect of alumina (Al2O3) …

Comparative study of quasi-static indentation (QSI) response of composites used in maritime transport

H Zniker, MK El Kouifat, I Feddal, S Bouzakraoui… - Materials Today …, 2023 - Elsevier
The objective of this experimental investigation is to study the behavior of quasi-static
indentation (QSI) of two composite panels (sandwich composite with PVC core-GFRP …