Lightweight hybrid materials and structures for energy absorption: A state-of-the-art review and outlook
Lightweight materials and structures have attracted tremendous interests for their compelling
advantages in a range of engineering problems that have placed heightened requirements …
advantages in a range of engineering problems that have placed heightened requirements …
[HTML][HTML] A review of recent research on the use of cellulosic fibres, their fibre fabric reinforced cementitious, geo-polymer and polymer composites in civil engineering
Environmentally-friendly monofilament cellulosic fibres have been widely used as
alternatives for conventional steel reinforcement within concrete. Recently, the use of …
alternatives for conventional steel reinforcement within concrete. Recently, the use of …
A review of the crashworthiness performance of energy absorbing composite structure within the context of materials, manufacturing and maintenance for …
Energy absorbing structures made from composite materials are lightweight, fuel
economical and environmentally friendly. In spite of these advantages, some issues have to …
economical and environmentally friendly. In spite of these advantages, some issues have to …
Flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) fibre reinforced polymer composite materials: A review on preparation, properties and prospects
M Ramesh - Progress in Materials Science, 2019 - Elsevier
History is often marked by the materials and technology that reflect human capability and
understanding. The increasing needs on bio-degradable and eco-friendly nature for …
understanding. The increasing needs on bio-degradable and eco-friendly nature for …
[HTML][HTML] Natural fiber-mediated epoxy composites–a review
V Mittal, R Saini, S Sinha - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2016 - Elsevier
With growing inclination towards the eco-friendly technology, natural fiber based polymer
composite materials have been gaining a lot of momentum nowadays. The present review …
composite materials have been gaining a lot of momentum nowadays. The present review …
Fibre properties and crashworthiness parameters of natural fibre-reinforced composite structure: A literature review
Several natural fibres such as hemp, flax, sisal, kenaf and jute have been used in different
industrial applications. Recently, natural fibres have drawn the interest of researchers …
industrial applications. Recently, natural fibres have drawn the interest of researchers …
Effect of water, seawater and alkaline solution ageing on mechanical properties of flax fabric/epoxy composites used for civil engineering applications
Durability performance is one critical concern regarding the acceptance of bio-composites
for civil engineering application. In this study, the effects of water, seawater and alkaline (5 …
for civil engineering application. In this study, the effects of water, seawater and alkaline (5 …
[HTML][HTML] Crashworthiness of different composite tubes by experiments and simulations
Z Zhang, W Sun, Y Zhao, S Hou - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
Composite tubes show a good energy absorbing ability and they have great potential as
energy absorbing components to replace traditional metal structures in automobiles …
energy absorbing components to replace traditional metal structures in automobiles …
[HTML][HTML] Dynamic impact response of aluminum honeycombs filled with Expanded Polypropylene foam
The paper investigated the dynamic impact response and characteristics of aluminum
honeycomb filled with EPP foam (Expanded polypropylene) experimentally and numerically …
honeycomb filled with EPP foam (Expanded polypropylene) experimentally and numerically …
Effect of UV and water spraying on the mechanical properties of flax fabric reinforced polymer composites used for civil engineering applications
The lack of data related to durability is one major challenge that needed to be addressed
prior to the widespread acceptance of natural fibre reinforced polymer composites for …
prior to the widespread acceptance of natural fibre reinforced polymer composites for …