The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) thermoplastic resin on the flexural strength of fibre-reinforced composite (FRC) with different IPN polymer compositions. The penetration of bonding resin...
Background: The clinical success of post-core restorations is determined by the composite utilized and the strength of the post-core adhesion. The effectiveness of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) as a multifunctional material with photo-ind...
Mechanical compatibility with the human dentin is a considerable issue when fabricating dental fiber posts. To this purpose, this study introduces a new method of fabricating compatible dental posts using braiding techniques of thermoplastic fibers (...
An asymptotic analytical method is proposed to study the thermal post-buckling behaviors of fiber-reinforced composite (FRC)-laminated beams with geometric imperfections employing a modified zig-zag beam model. The beam model satisfied the discontinu...
Due to the exceptional qualities of fiber reinforced concrete, its application is expanding day by day. However, its mixed design is mainly based on extensive experimentations. This study aims to construct a machine learning model capable of predicti...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the bonding capacity of composite core build-up materials with prefabricated glass fiber-reinforced posts possessing different coronal morphologies. Five post types (Archimede Line (ARL), Fibrekleer (FBK),...
Various mechanical and chemical surface treatments have been proposed to improve the retention of fiber-reinforced composite post (FRCP), but the results are still controversial. The bond strength and durability of a self-etching ceramic primer, whic...
(1) Background: To analyze the fracture resistance of endodontically upper premolar teeth restored with glass fiber reinforced posts, glass fiber elastic posts, conventional composite resin (CR) and glass fiber reinforced composite (FRC) resins as re...
An accurate constitutive model for fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) is fundamental for analyzing and designing FRC structures. The recently released fib Model Code 2020 (MC2020) includes significant modifications to the tensile constitutive model for...
(1) Background: The study aimed to compare and analyse the differences between the features of prefabricated fibre-reinforced composite (FRC) posts and custom-made FRC posts in the form of a tape and confirm the necessity of using FRC posts in teeth...
The purpose of the present in vitro study was to investigate the bond strength of root canal dentin and the filling ability of a new multi-fiber-reinforced composite post (mFRC) compared to a conventional single fiber-reinforced-composite post (sFRC)...
The use of fibre-reinforced concrete (FRC) in structural applications is increasing significantly as a result of (1) the acceptance of this composite into design guidelines and (2) the improvement in terms of sustainability performance that has been...
The aim of this in vitro study was to investigate the compressive strength and the bulk porosity of a bidirectional (bFRC) and an experimental bidirectional spiral winding reinforced fiber composite (bswFRC). Cylindrical-shape specimens were prepared...
This paper presents the results of the behavior of end zone of post-tensioned (PT) beams made of fiber reinforced concrete (FRC). The principal aim of using FRC was to enhance the ductility and post-cracking behavior of end-zone of post-tensioned bea...
In several countries, manhole covers made of steel are being stolen, with significant economic losses for private and public entities, and even causing accidents. In this work, a new manhole cover is developed using fibre-reinforced cementitious (FRC...
Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) has a great advantage in earthquake-resistant structures, as compared with regular concrete. However, there are many difficulties in the construction and maintenance of concrete structures due to the high density and e...
The field of dental medicine is constantly evolving and advancing toward minimally invasive techniques. Several studies have demonstrated that bonding to the tooth structure, particularly enamel, yields the most predictable results. In some instances...
This article describes a model based on concepts of Fracture Mechanics to evaluate the flexural strength of fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) sections. The model covers the need by structural engineers to have tools that allow, in a simple way, the des...
Tunnels frequently experience issues such as lining spalling and water leakage, making the stability of tunnel support critical for engineering safety. Given that tunnels are subjected to various ground stress disturbances and groundwater influences,...
This study assessed the bond strength of prefabricated post systems at different root levels of endodontically treated teeth. One-rooted human premolars (N = 70; n = 10) were cut to 2 mm above the cement-enamel junction. Root canals were treated and...
This investigation evaluated the effects of aprotic solvents, i.e., tetrahydrofuran, pyridine, and morpholine, compared with hydrogen peroxide, on the surfaces of fiber-reinforced composite posts with a composite core based on the microtensile bond s...
Water scarcity during severe droughts has profound hydrological and ecological impacts on rivers. However, the drying dynamics of river surface extent during droughts remains largely understudied. Satellite remote sensing enables surveys and analyses...
Reconstructive bone surgery of the head and neck could prove challenging in terms of postoperative healing and recovery. Fighting infection during the healing period is one of the critical factors of the long-term survival of an implant. The aim of t...
Fibre-reinforced composites (FRCs) are already well established in several industrial sectors such as aerospace, automotive, plant engineering, shipbuilding and construction. The technical advantages of FRCs over metallic materials are well researche...
The direct tensile test (DTT) is the most recommended test to determine the tensile behavior of fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC). However, this test is challenging to perform. Several studies have investigated inverse analysis to determine this behavi...
The concrete industry has long been adding discrete fibers to cementitious materials to compensate for their (relatively) low tensile strengths and control possible cracks. Extensive past studies have identified effective strategies to mix and utiliz...
The issue of brittleness and low post-peak load energy associated with the plain HSC led to the development of fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) by using discrete fiber filaments in the plain matrix. Due to the high environmental impact of industrial f...
The use of fibre-reinforced concrete (FRC) has been substantially increasing in the last few years, in different fields of the construction industry. Recently, many experiments have been performed to observe the short- and long-term mechanical behavi...
This study investigated colostrum source impact on passive immunity transfer and humoral immune development in Polypay lambs. Newborn lambs (4.80 ± 0.33 kg BW) were assigned to four groups: fresh ewe colostrum (FrC; n = 10), frozen ewe colostr...
The enhanced post-cracking properties of fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC), as compared to plain concrete (PC), are extensively proven by many experimental findings. However, still limited experimental data are available on the behavior of such materia...
Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) has become increasingly important in recent decades due to its superior mechanical properties, especially flexural strength and toughness, compared to normal concrete. FRC has also received significant attention becaus...
Implant-Supported Fixed Prostheses (ISFPs) have become a common option for the rehabilitation of fully edentulous arches and have traditionally incorporated metallic substructures with ceramic or acrylic veneering. The rapid expansion of CAD/CAM tech...
The aim of this in-vitro research was to evaluate the microtensile bond strength in the newly introduced PEKK tooth post with various surface treatments and resin cements. A fiberglass tooth post was included in order to compare it with PEKK as a pos...
The preset shape and diameter of a prefabricated FRC post rarely follows the anatomy of the root canal. To solve this problem, a new hollow sleeve composite (HSC) system for post-core construction was developed and characterized. A woven fiber was im...
Objectives: To investigate in vitro post-fatigue fracture behavior of endodontically treated molars having been differently restored. Methods: A total of 120 extracted human molars were used. A total of 120 specimens in 14 test groups and one control...
This study aimed to comparatively evaluate the effects of various surface treatment protocols on the shear bond strength (SBS) between heat-polymerized polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and different CAD/CAM framework materials, including cobalt–c...
Background: Artificial-intelligence-based diagnostic systems increasingly influence healthcare delivery, yet strong aggregate performance can coexist with clinically meaningful disparities across demographic subgroups. Such disparities raise not only...
The aim of this research was to evaluate the mechanical impact of utilizing different fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) systems to reinforce inlay-retained bridges in dissected lower molars with different levels of periodontal support. A total of 24 l...
This experimental study investigated the effects of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and copper-coated steel (CCS) on the mechanical properties and the post cracking behavior of fiber reinforced concrete (FRC). In designing high-performance concrete mixes, ce...
The research undertaken examines the impact of recycled tire steel fiber (RTSF) and waste aluminum (WAL) on the mechanical properties and freeze–thaw durability of sustainable fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC). RTSF (0.5%, 1.25%, and 2%) and WAL...
Optoacoustic tomography (OAT) is a hybrid biomedical imaging modality that usually employs a transducer array to detect laser-generated ultrasonic signals. The reconstructed image suffers low contrast and degraded resolution due to the limited bandwi...
Industrial pavements are thin slabs on a continuous support subjected to restrained shrinkage and loads. The use of fibers as an alternative reinforcement to steel welded wire mesh and rebars is today an extensive practice for the reinforcement of co...
Selecting fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) for thin marine shells is a multi-constraint decision because lower cradle-to-gate global warming potential (GWP) at equal volume may be offset by post-cracking requirements, interface behavior, impact respon...
The study aims to assess the potential of recycled carbon fibers recovered from end-of-life wind turbine blades as a sustainable reinforcement material for concrete and to establish correlations between fiber parameters and the mechanical behavior of...
Background: The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the pulmonary function tests (PFT) in COVID-19 convalescents six months after recovery. Additionally, the research question was whether PFT should be performed routinely in...
Bar splicing is considered an essential part of the construction process of reinforced concrete (RC) due to the ease of installation in construction, transportation constraints, and restricted length of reinforcing bars. Splices serve the primary rol...
Reinforced concrete structures, particularly in cold areas, experience early deterioration due to steel corrosion. Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) is an emerging construction material and cost-effective substitute for conventional concrete to enhance...
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers have recently emerged as a promising reinforcement material in fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC). To investigate the synergistic effects and reinforcing mechanisms of fibers with different elasti...
This research investigates the effects of steel (ST) and synthetic (SYN) fibers on the workability and mechanical properties of HPFRC. It also analyzes their influence on the material’s microstructural characteristics. ST fibers improve tensile...
Punica granatum Linn (pomegranate) extracts have been proposed for wound healing due to their antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. In this work, we designed biointeractive membranes that contain standard extracts of P. granat...