This article reviews the literature studies based on improving the mechanical properties of
fibre-reinforced composites using fibre-prestressing method. The idea is characterized by …

Biomimetic structures are inspired by elegant and complex architectures of natural
creatures, drawing inspiration from biological structures to achieve specific functions or …

A novel form of shape-changing bistable structure has been successfully developed through
the use of viscoelastically generated prestress. Bistability is achieved through pairs of …

The viscoelastic behavior of semi‐crystalline polyamide 6, 6 fiber is exploited in
viscoelastically prestressed polymeric matrix composites. To understand better the …

Elastically prestressed polymeric matrix composites exploit the principles of prestressed
concrete, ie fibres are stretched elastically during matrix curing. On matrix solidification …

Being a 100% natural, biodegradable and biocompatible material, high strength silk fibre
has attracted increasing interest as a reinforcement for composite materials. This is the first …

A viscoelastically prestressed polymeric matrix composite (VPPMC) is produced by
subjecting polymeric fibres to a creep load, which is removed before moulding the fibres into …

The elastic fiber prestressing (EFP) technique has been developed to balance the thermal
residual stress generated during curing of a polymeric composite, where continuous fibers …

With growing concerns over environmental issues, fibre reinforced composites based on
renewable, biodegradable low-cost cellulosic/cellulose fibres increasingly attract interest …

Viscoelastic fibre prestressing (VFP) is a promising technique to counterbalance the
potential thermal residual stress within a polymeric composite, offering superior mechanical …