Lightweight hybrid materials and structures for energy absorption: A state-of-the-art review and outlook

G Sun, D Chen, G Zhu, Q Li - Thin-Walled Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
Lightweight materials and structures have attracted tremendous interests for their compelling
advantages in a range of engineering problems that have placed heightened requirements …

Review of advanced techniques for manufacturing biocomposites: Non-destructive evaluation and artificial intelligence-assisted modeling

J Preethikaharshini, K Naresh, G Rajeshkumar… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - Springer
Natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites (NFRPCs) are being widely used in aerospace,
marine, automotive and healthcare applications due to their sustainability, low cost and …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental characterization of impact damage in foam-core sandwich structures using acoustic emission, optical scanning and X-ray computed tomography …

Y Wang, S Yang, Q Luo, Q Li, G Sun - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Sandwich structures used in transportation and energy industries are commonly subjected
to low-velocity impact in the course of manufacturing, service and maintenance, which can …

Localizing damage on stainless steel structures using acoustic emission signals and weighted ensemble regression-based convolutional neural network

L Ai, M Bayat, P Ziehl - Measurement, 2023 - Elsevier
Nuclear power generation is an essential part of the electrical supply in the United States,
and it is an effective way to achieve low carbon power generation. Nuclear power …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical behaviour of hybrid FFRP/aluminium honeycomb sandwich structures

D Rizzo, G Epasto, T Valente, P Russo - Engineering Failure Analysis, 2023 - Elsevier
The combination of lightweight properties and high energy absorption capacity makes
sandwich structures suitable for applications in transportation industry, such as automotive …

[HTML][HTML] Low-velocity impact response of natural fibre reinforced composites: a comprehensive review on influential parameters

MAS Siddiqui, MS Rabbi, S Dewanjee - Composites Part C: Open Access, 2023 - Elsevier
This review paper provides a thorough overview of current knowledge regarding how
natural fiber composite materials react to Low-Velocity Impacts. It highlights the key things …

FBG-based strain monitoring and temperature compensation for composite tank

Z Liang, D Liu, X Wang, J Zhang, H Wu, X Qing… - Aerospace Science and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The composite tank has become the trend and focus for the power system of the new
generation aerospace vehicles. However, the evaluation methods and monitoring …

Finite element modelling of low velocity impact test applied to biaxial glass fiber reinforced laminate composites

A Boukar, S Corn, PRL Slangen, P Ienny - International Journal of Impact …, 2022 - Elsevier
The aim of this paper is to describe the dynamic behavior of biaxial glass fiber reinforced
laminate composites under low velocity impact test through finite element modelling …

[HTML][HTML] Characterizing damage evolution of CF/PEKK composites under tensile loading through multi-instrument structural health monitoring techniques

C Yildirim, IE Tabrizi, A Al-Nadhari, S Topal… - Composites Part A …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study investigates the damage behavior of autoclave consolidated carbon fiber/
Polyetherketoneketone (CF/PEKK) laminates manufactured by the automated fiber …

[HTML][HTML] Online monitoring of pre-crack initiation in carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites by an ultrasonic cutting tool using high-speed optical imaging and …

B Ragupathi, P Jakkula, M Rienks, F Balle - Ultrasonics, 2024 - Elsevier
The ultrasonic-assisted manufacturing process is a promising machining approach for
composite materials as it exerts less force, making it ideal for the aerospace and automotive …