Fibre-reinforced polymers (FRPs) have been effectively applied in various scientific and
engineering applications. FRPs have several advantages over traditional construction …

Fiber metal laminates (FMLs) comprised of metal alloy and composite materials have been
extensively applied in a broad range of engineering structures in virtue of their outstanding …

Bonded repairs for aerospace composite structures are very promising thanks to the high
strength recovery rate they can achieve while kee** a good strength to mass ratio. Flush …

Improvement of overall electrical conductivities of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP)
composite is a novel protection strategy to prevent them against lightning strikes (LS) …

A lightweight and low-cost protective layer for composites is a future requirement in the
aviation industry. However, current methods cannot simultaneously meet the dual …

Lightning strike damage can severely affect the thermo-mechanical performance of
composite laminates. It is essential to quantify the effect of lightning strikes considering the …

Weather phenomena including wind, rain, fog, storms, etc. have large influence on road
transport by reducing the speed and capacity by 5–40% in moderate cases and up to 100 …

Through-thickness electrical conductivity of carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRPs) is a
key characteristic that determines the severity of lighting strike-induced damage. Carbon …

Since the carbon nanotube (CNT) technology was invented in 1991, it has attracted
widespread attention from researchers owing to the excellent properties and wide …

Multi-functional fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) laminates are the requirements of advanced
aircraft structures. FRP laminates are the primary design to carry structural loads. However …