Papers by Keyword: Composite Structure

Abstract: In this paper, we presented a novel method for fabricating the integrated electrochemical sensor based on a microfluidic device. The device included: printed circuit board (PCB) substrate with vertical embedded electrodes; polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) with micro structures; PMMA cover with amperometric detection sensor (ADS). The ADS employed three-electrode sensor system which was composed by two Au electrodes and an Ag/AgCl reference electrode. The polyvinyl chloride (PVC) membrane was used as ion-exchange medium of reference electrode and installed between Au electrodes. Then, the potential changes and the standardization oxidation-reduction experiments were executed to characterize the integrated reference electrode performance. Finally, the ADS system was tested by cyclic voltammetry (CV).

Abstract: A number of issues related to the effect of vibration analysis, developed inside a car, the comfort level led to the composite structure of the whole foot and shoes is presented in this paper. Variants of composite structures consisting of biomechanical system - the human body, foot and shoe variants that undergo analysis are presented in the first part of the paper. Also human body models are presented and analyzed in connection with the surface and place inside the car driving. This study aims to determine the physiological limits of stability of the locomotor system, barefoot and wearing shoes, with or without insoles, over a period of time the car is driven. The experimental system and methodology for analysis are described in the second part of the paper. The third part of the paper presents the results and conclusions obtained from this study and determining the postural comfort degree (PCD).

Abstract: A number of issues related to composite structure analysis of variants of insoles, commonly used for getting comfortable wearing or improvement of posture deficiencies are presented in this research paper. In the first part of a paper some variants of biomechanical system consisting of composite structures - namely foot and insoles variants undergo analysis are presented and analyzed. This study aims to determine how these insoles react to the effect of temperature and humidity parameters during different time period. In the second part of the paper the experimental system and how to choose the group of samples analyzed are presented. The results and conclusions obtained from this study and the establishing the structural changes, evidenced by microscopic analysis are analyzed in the final part of the paper.

Abstract: In this work, study on impact damage FEM model of composite sandwich structure was performed. Sandwich structure configuration is made of carbon-epoxy face sheets and foam cores. From the finite element method analysis results of sandwich composite structure, it was confirmed that the results of analysis was reasonable. The velocity of impactor to initiate damage was estimated, and in order to investigate the damage at the predicted velocity, impact analysis using finite element method was performed. According to the impact analysis results of sandwich structure, it was confirmed that the damage was generated at the estimated impact velocity. Finally, the comparison of the numerical results with those measured by the experiment showed good agreement.

Abstract: According to the previous experimental research on bond-slip, select push-out test as experimental method research on bond-slip between cold-formed thin-walled steel and foam concrete. Through the observation of the specimens in the push-out test, combining with the natural bonding mechanism and influencing factors summarized the failure mode and its law of composite member. The reference and basis for the experimental research and theoretical analysis of it in the future are provided.

Abstract: In this paper, we researched the analysis methods of composite structure from a quantitative point of view. Based on reasonable assumptions, the research contents of the upper and lower repair tolerance were pointed. It was proposed that the remaining strength of damaged structural components should be used as the parameter index to analyze the lower repair tolerance, meanwhile calculating the parameter via the model of stress and interference. We could then confirm the conclusion by contrasting the references. To analyze the upper repair tolerance, we considered mainly technical level and economical efficiency, from which the upper limit could be ascertained.

Abstract: Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) has widely used in civil engineering due to their high strength-to-weight, high stiffness-to-weight ratios, and corrosion resistance. To solve the corrosion of the reinforcing steel in the bridge engineering and reduce the initial cost, FRP-concrete composite structure has been considered as the most effective composite form. A detailed research status survey of FRP-concrete composite beam/deck systems and their construction applications in civil engineering is presented. Several problems in future research are put forward.

Abstract: Delamination can be a substantial problem in designing composite structures. Modelling of delamination by finite element (FE) codes is limited. Previous efforts to model delamination and debonding failure modes using FE codes have typically relied on ad hoc failure criteria and quasi-static fracture data. Improvements to these modelling procedures can be made by using an approach based on fracture mechanics. A study of modelling delamination using the FE code ANSYS was conducted. This investigation demonstrates the modelling of composites through improved delamination modelling. Further developments to this approach may be improved.

Abstract: A new low density mineral material has been synthesized via a simple, flexible, cheap and easy to control process. This material is a synthetic carbonate produced by carbonation of a solid phase composed of a calcic part and a magnesian part. Typically, its production process includes the calcination of a raw dolomite (general formula CaCO₃.MgCO₃) into the oxide form, followed by an at least partial hydration of this oxide and a subsequent carbonation step. This process is thus close to the well-known process used for the production of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC), a common filler and pigment in plastic, paper and rubber, except that the raw material is a dolomite instead of a limestone. It has to be pointed out that flue gases from different industries can be used as a source of CO₂ for the carbonation. Many parameters have been studied, such as the hydration conditions or the carbonation conditions, allowing the production of a whole range of products. The products obtained via this process are composed of a calcic part, mainly as calcite and aragonite (CaCO₃), and a magnesium containing part, mainly as hydromagnesite (4MgCO₃.Mg (OH)₂.4H₂O). Compared to standard PCC, this material has a particularly low density (100-250 kg/m³ instead of 300-600 kg/m³ for standard PCC), a rather high BET specific surface area (15-35 m²/g instead of 4-15 m²/g for standard PCC) and a specific particle morphology and structure. The particles are indeed commonly spherical particles composed of a core of calcite/aragonite covered by a layer of hydromagnesite. This structure can be described as a core-shell structure. Due to these special features, this product could be used in multiple applications, such as raw material for the manufacture of insulation material, flame retardant, filler in plastics, paints, paper, rubber, and many more.

Abstract: ANSYS software has provided complete and accurate solutions for composite laminate analysis and provided a set of special elements for different composite structures such as laminated plates, beams, solid structures and stiffeners. Fiber composite materials have been widely used to critical components of aircrafts, automobiles, mechanical, and marine structures. Since uncertainties associated with geometric tolerances, material properties, and boundary conditions widely exist in practical engineering problems. The probability approach is the most popular way to quantify uncertain parameters and perform the reliability analysis. The paper researches on the reliability analysis of the composite panels using ANSYS software. The numerical example is given, it is shown that the response surface method (RSM) can reduce the computational efforts comparing with Monte Carlo simulation (MCS).