On the strain-rate dependent compressive failure behavior of 2.5 D woven composites

Z Zhao, Q Lv, Y Cai, C Zhang - International Journal of Impact Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Understanding the mechanical failure behavior of 2.5 D woven composites (2.5 DWC) is
challenging due to their complex fabric configurations and multi-scale structural properties …

[HTML][HTML] Compression of additively manufactured PLA for biomedical applications: Effects of test conditions on properties of solid samples

I Vindokurov, Y Pirogova, M Tashkinov… - Polymer Testing, 2024 - Elsevier
Understanding the mechanical behaviour of additively manufactured (AM) biomedical
polymeric devices under various loading regimes is important for tailoring their design to …

Characterizing pure polymers under high speed compression for the micromechanical prediction of unidirectional composites

P Hao, SWF Spronk, RDB Sevenois, W Van Paepegem… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The nonlinear behaviour of fibre-reinforced polymer composites (FRPC) in transverse
loading is mainly induced by the constituent polymer matrix. The thermoset and …

Thermo-Mechanical Behavior and Strain Rate Sensitivity of 3D-Printed Polylactic Acid (PLA) below Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)

V Slavković, B Hanželič, V Plesec, S Milenković… - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study investigated the thermomechanical behavior of 4D-printed polylactic acid (PLA),
focusing on its response to varying temperatures and strain rates in a wide range below the …

Advancing the Characterization of Recycled Polyolefin Blends with a Combined Experimental and Numerical Approach to Thermomechanical Behavior

P Hao, C Siebers, K Ragaert, FA Gilabert - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
The blending of polyolefins (POs), such as polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), is a
growing area of research, particularly for recycling mixed polyolefin (MPO) waste through …

Design, Testing, and Sensitivity Analysis of a Torsional Cyclic Test Adapter

K Gaber, A Škrlec, J Klemenc, D Šeruga - Machines, 2024 - mdpi.com
In this article, a torsional adapter is designed and evaluated through the comparison of
analytical, numerical, and experimental tools. The adapter converts a conventional tension …

Thermo-Mechanical Uniaxial Compression of 4D Printed PLA in Wide Range of Strain Rates and Temperatures below Glass Transition Temperature Tg

V Slavković, B Hanželič, V Plesec, S Milenković… - 2024 - preprints.org
In this paper thermo-mechanical behavior of 4D printed Polylactic Acid (PLA) was
investigated, focusing on its response to varying strain rates and temperatures below the …