[HTML][HTML] Properties evaluation of fiber reinforced polymers and their constituent materials used in structures–A review

IS Abbood, S aldeen Odaa, KF Hasan… - Materials Today …, 2021 - Elsevier
Competition in civil engineering markets usually imposes low-cost, low-density and
environmentally resistant materials with minimum maintenance and extended service life …

A comprehensive review on mechanical properties of pultruded FRP composites subjected to long-term environmental effects

TQ Liu, X Liu, P Feng - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
Pultruded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite is expected to be widely applied for civil
infrastructures due to its advantages of lightweight, anti-corrosion, and industrial …

Properties and applications of FRP in strengthening RC structures: A review

YHM Amran, R Alyousef, RSM Rashid… - Structures, 2018 - Elsevier
In civil and structural engineering, building structures with robust stability and durability
using sustainable materials is challenging. The current technological means and materials …

Long-term performance prediction framework based on XGBoost decision tree for pultruded FRP composites exposed to water, humidity and alkaline solution

X Liu, TQ Liu, P Feng - Composite Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are susceptible to material degradation when
exposed to environmental effects. To predict the residual tensile strength and modulus of …

[HTML][HTML] Yellowing mechanisms of epoxy and vinyl ester resins under thermal, UV and natural aging conditions and protection methods

C Wu, BC Meng, L Tam, L He - Polymer Testing, 2022 - Elsevier
Polymer resins have yellowing issue when subjected to elevated temperatures or UV
exposure, which limit their applications in color-sensitive fields. This paper presents an …

Accelerated weathering of sustainable and micro-filler Basalt reinforced polymer biocomposites: Physical, mechanical, thermal, wettability, and water absorption …

P Jagadeesh, M Puttegowda, SM Rangappa… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study intends to evaluate and comprehend the accelerated weathering behavior of
various thermoset and thermoplastic composites loaded with an eco-friendly basalt micro …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of harsh environments on mechanical properties of GFRP pultruded profiles

M Bazli, H Ashrafi, AV Oskouei - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper presents an experimental investigation on the long-term mechanical
performance, focusing on bending and compression of GFRP pultruded structural sections …

[HTML][HTML] The hygrothermal aging process and mechanism of the novolac epoxy resin

M Wang, X Xu, J Ji, Y Yang, J Shen, M Ye - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2016 - Elsevier
Novolac epoxy resins, with the high glass transition temperature (T g) and excellent
mechanical strength, are widely applied in the molding and sealing compounds for the …

Durability of pultruded GFRP tubes subjected to seawater sea sand concrete and seawater environments

M Bazli, XL Zhao, Y Bai, RKS Raman… - … and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper presents a study on the durability of pultruded GFRP tubes subjected to seawater
sea sand concrete (SWSSC) and seawater environments. Environmental conditions, time …

Degradation and mechanical performance of fibre-reinforced polymer composites under marine environments:–A review of recent advancements.

SM Hussnain, SZH Shah, PSM Megat-Yusoff… - Polymer Degradation …, 2023 - Elsevier
Fibre-reinforced polymeric composites (FRPC), having better corrosion resistance, higher
strength-to-weight, and modulus-to-weight ratios, are widely utilised in automotive, wind …