SiC-based ceramic matrix composites reinforced by continuous fibre (SiC-based FRCMCs)
are distinguished by their superior mechanical properties and high-temperature resistance …

X-ray computed tomography scans can provide detailed information about the state of the
material after manufacture and in service. X-ray computed tomography aided engineering …

Carbon/glass fibre-reinforced plastic (C/GFRP) offers advantages in engineering
applications due to its low cost. However, the mechanism underlying the evolution of …

Efficient toughening of the interlaminar fracture toughness for CFRP composites without
sacrificing in-plane mechanical performance remained an unresolved challenge. Here, we …

In this paper, the microstructural model of the unidirectional (UD) composite was firstly built
based on a series of computed tomography (CT) images captured with the micro-CT (μ-CT) …

Carbon fiber composites are a popular design material due to their high specific strength.
The directional strength of woven composites can be customized by changing the …

Accurate 3D representations of multiphase layered composite fabric, including distinguish
and label the pores, matrices, warp and weft yarns, can assist in understanding and …

We investigate the compressive failure mechanisms in flax fiber composites, a promising
eco-friendly alternative to synthetic composite materials, both numerically and …

Fibre misalignment is a major type of manufacturing defect in fibre-reinforced composite
materials which has an adverse effect on the mechanical performance of composites. The …

This paper aims to study the evolution of the 3D strain fields in a single yarn composite
during fragmentation test. The internal full-field strains were obtained by coupling micro-CT …