Fabrication and characterization of laminated natural fibers and SS303 wire mesh reinforced epoxy-based hybrid composite

MK Nag, P Kumar - … of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal …, 2024‏ - journals.sagepub.com
In today's world, researchers are actively seeking the most suitable materials to meet the
growing industrial demands. These materials need to possess specific characteristics such …

Enhancing Mode-I and Mode-II fracture toughness of carbon fiber/epoxy laminated composites using 3D-printed polyamide interlayers

B Beylergil, V Duman - … , Part L: Journal of Materials: Design …, 2024‏ - journals.sagepub.com
Delamination is a critical concern in laminated composites, affecting their structural integrity
and overall performance. This study investigates the enhancement of Mode-I and Mode-II …

Loading rate effects on mixed-mode I/II fracture envelope of epoxy resins with nonlinear behavior

J Bidadi, HS Googarchin, A Akhavan-Safar… - Theoretical and Applied …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
The tangential stress contour (TSC) method in combination with the equivalent material
concept (EMC) was used to predict the fracture load, fracture initiation angle, and fracture …

Loading rate and temperature interaction effects on the mode I fracture response of a ductile polyurethane adhesive used in the automotive industry

M Perez, A Akhavan-Safar, RJC Carbas, EAS Marques… - Materials, 2022‏ - mdpi.com
Due to their high elongation at failure and dam** capacity, polyurethanes are one of the
main types of adhesives used in automotive structures. However, despite the wide range of …

Effect of through-the-thickness delamination position on the R-curve behavior of plain-woven ENF specimens

M Salamat-Talab, A Akhavan-Safar… - Materials, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
In this study, the effect of through-the-thickness delamination plane position on the R-curve
behavior of end-notch-flexure (ENF) specimens was investigated using experimental and …

[HTML][HTML] Nonlinear stability of natural-fiber-reinforced composite cylindrical shells with initial geometric imperfection considering moisture absorption and hygrothermal …

H Zhang, H Bai, Z Zuo - Materials, 2022‏ - mdpi.com
In this paper, the nonlinear stability of a natural-fiber-reinforced composite cylindrical shell
with initial geometric imperfection is investigated. The nonlinear governing equations are …

The over-notched flexure test method for determining the fracture toughness and bridging law of laminates

Z Wang, Y Gong, J Chen, L Yan, Z Ding… - Engineering Fracture …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
This work introduces a novel approach for analyzing the over-notched flexure (ONF) test,
aiming to calculate the fracture toughness and bridging law. The important feature of this …

Effect of treatment on mechanical and thermal properties of date palm fibers/polyvinyl chloride composites

H Boussehel, L Ghelani, B Guerira… - Journal of Vinyl and …, 2025‏ - Wiley Online Library
This study investigates the incorporation of date palm fibers, an abundant agricultural waste,
into polyvinyl chloride (PVC) composites at a 25% fiber weight ratio. Alkali treatment …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of a Novel Three-Dimensional-Printed Wood–Polylactic Acid Interlayer on the Mode II Delamination of Composites

M Salamat-Talab, H Kazemi, A Akhavan-Safar… - Journal of Composites …, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
The interlayering method effectively enhances resistance against delamination in laminated
composites. However, synthesis methods for interlayers have been limited and, at times …

Tensile Strength and Mode I Fracture Toughness of Polymer Concretes Enhanced with Glass Fibers and Metal Chips

M Salamat-Talab, A Zeinolabedin-Beygi, F Soltani… - Materials, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
This study experimentally investigates the influence of metal chips and glass fibers on the
mode I fracture toughness, energy absorption, and tensile strength of polymer concretes …