August 2022 - 8 articles
Computation-based mathematical models of tissue indentation are capable of predicting the distribution of forces and mechanical properties of soft tissues. This paper presents a three-dimensional mathematical model of anisotropic tissue indentation d...
Steel fibres provide ductility to concrete structures. This, in turn, gives possibility to replace or reduce conventional reinforcement in structural elements. In this study, the focus is on structural walls and the fibres as potential replacements f...
The strengthening of existing reinforced concrete (RC) structures by means of steel-fabric reinforced cementitious matrix (Steel-FRCM) systems has been universally recognized in the academic literature as an effective method. Several types of steel f...
Atmospheric plasma treatment can modify fabric surfaces without affecting their bulk properties. One recently developed, novel variant combines both plasma and UV laser energy sources as a means of energising fibre surfaces. Using this system, the tw...
One of the main challenges of using a high fiber volume content in a cement composite is the narrow margin of fiber volume content beyond which fibers can cause an adverse effect on the mechanical properties. In this paper, the significance of fiber...
The incorporation of reinforcements is a necessity to compensate for the deficiency that concrete presents with its fragile behavior and low deformation capacity. One of the solutions to improve tensile performance is the addition of fiber in random...
In this study, elementary kenaf fibres were separated from fibre bundles using two different treatments. The first involved treating with nitric acid (HNO3) while the second used a mixture of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and acetic acid (CH3COOH). Both t...
The feasibility of using epoxidized waste cooking oils as a partial replacement for synthetic resins in the manufacture of lignocellulosic composites where the reinforcement is comprised of mechanically ground wood from civil construction waste wood...
