Ti/Ti–Al and SiCf-reinforced Ti/Ti–Al laminated composites were fabricated through vacuum hot-pressure using pure Ti foils, pure Al foils and SiC fibers as raw materials. The effects of SiC fiber and a laminated structure on the properties of Ti–Al l...
In this article, the endurance characteristic of the TiN/HZO/TiN capacitor was improved by the laminated structure of a ferroelectric Hf0.5Zr0.5O2 thin film. Altering the HZO deposition ratio, the laminated-structure interlayer was formed in the midd...
This paper investigates the acoustic radiation characteristics of reinforced laminated cylindrical shell structures in the medium-low frequency range (1~1000 Hz) of aircrafts, submarines, and deepwater thrusters by combining simulation analysis and e...
Flexibility and accuracy are two key aspects of the performances of compliant joints. In order to obtain high flexibility while maintain high accuracy, this paper proposes a design method to improve the tensile stiffness of Lamina Emergent Torsional...
An important principle in rational manufacturing design is matching the properties of composites to their intended uses. Herein, six laminated composites (LCs) were manufactured using fibrous moso bamboo and poplar veneer units, and their pore struct...
In this study, a laminated composite damping structure (LCDS) with metal rubber (MR) as matrix and silicone rubber (SR) as reinforcement has been designed. The embedded interlocking structure formed by the multi-material interface of the LCDS can eff...
In this study, we reported a laminated CNTs/Mg composite fabricated by spray-deposition and subsequent hot-press sintering, which realized simultaneous enhancement effects on strength and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding effectiveness (SE...
This study addresses the technical challenges of cracking and surface crack initiation in Ni60 alloy cladding layers fabricated by laser cladding additive manufacturing on FeMnNiSi alloys. An innovative FeMnNiSi-Inconel625-Ni60 laminate design was pr...
Corrosion creates a significant degradation mechanism in reinforced concrete (RC) structures, which would require a high cost of maintenance and repair in affected buildings. However, as the cost of repairing corrosion-damaged structures is high, it...
This work describes a lamination model for pressure-assisted sintering of thin, multilayered, and porous structures based on the linear viscous constitutive theory of sintering and the classical laminated plate theory of continuum mechanics. A consta...
Fatigue delamination damage is one of the most important fatigue failure modes for laminated composite structures. However, there are still many challenging problems in the development of the theoretical framework, mathematical/physical models, and n...
Ultrasonic systems employing embedded piezoelectric transducers have seen increased interest in recent years. The ability to sense, actuate, and analyze the wave propagation modes in engineering structures has been fundamental to the advancement of u...
Multi layered lightweight material compounds such as hybrid laminates are composed of different layers of materials like metals and unidirectional fibre-reinforced plastics and offer high specific strength. They can be individually tailored for appli...
This paper presents an experimental study about the use of innovative bio-based pultruded carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates for structural strengthening. The bio-based laminates were produced in the framework of an applied research pro...
Due to their excellent strength-to-weight ratio, composite laminates are gradually being substituted for traditional metallic materials in a variety of industries. However, due to their orthotropic nature, composite laminates are prone to several dif...
This study investigates the mechanical properties of tiled laminates, frequently used in FRP bridges, and a completely new class of composites for which currently no experimental literature is available. In this paper, first a microscopic examination...
From the environmental perspective, wooden structures are favorable insulators that are suitable for carbon fixation and wooden-related products are considered the most sustainable material. Research has indicated that wooden structures have superior...
A new piezoelectric composite, macro fiber composite (MFC) is recombined with piezoceramic fibers, an epoxy resin basal body, and an interdigitated electrode. It has been widely applied in vibration reduction and deformation control of thin-walled st...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) laminates are widely used in both aviation and structural engineering, yet their implementation reflects fundamentally different paradigms. Aviation represents a fatigue-critical, certification-driven domain, while stru...
Existing studies on elastic waves in periodically laminated piezoelectric structures mainly concerned the passive band properties, since the electrical boundaries in the considered structures cannot vary. This paper investigates the tuning of band pr...
Thermo-physiological comfort of automotive seating is governed by the complex interaction between seat-cover materials, their structural configuration, and the heat and moisture exchange occurring at the seat–body interface during prolonged sit...
Laminated ceramics with weak interface layers have been proven to be effective in toughening ceramics. The energy absorption ability of laminated ceramics may also benefit their ballistic performance. However, the effect of the layer structure on the...
Engineered laminated bamboo frame structures have seen notable advancements in China, driven by their potential in sustainable construction. However, accurately predicting their seismic performance remains a pivotal challenge. Structural and non-stru...
The objective of this article is to present the results of our investigations concerning the environmental conditions that can be expected during the embedding process into fibre metal laminates and the consequences for a sensor node for structural h...
Intermediate filaments (IFs) commonly have structural elements of a central α-helical coiled-coil domain consisting of coil 1a, coil 1b, coil 2, and their flanking linkers. Recently, the crystal structure of a long lamin A/C fragment was determ...
Three different laminated composites are used in this study: carbon fiber, woven glass fiber, and glass-fiber-reinforced epoxy. The composite laminate structures were fabricated using the hand lay-up technique at room temperature. The laminates were...
Unproductive young rubber trees (15 years old) with smaller diameters (15 to 18 cm) compared to conventional rubber logs, harvested at the age of 25 years old, were selected for the production of laminated panels. Spindleless rotary veneer peeling wa...
The active structural health monitoring (SHM) approach for the complex composite laminate structures of wind turbine blades (WTBs), addresses the important and complicated problem of signal noise. After illustrating the wind energy industry’s develop...
The present study extends the previous work which was concerned with the identification of damage in GFRP composite plates by damage detection algorithms such as the Normalized Curvature Damage Factor (NCDF), Strain Energy Difference (SED), and Damag...
Josef Albers’ Structural Constellations series, created between 1948 and 1966, represents a pioneering exploration of plastic laminates as an artistic medium. Leveraging the unique properties of these materials, including their smooth surfaces,...
In this paper, the active vibration control of a piezo-bonded laminated composite is investigated in the presence of sensor partial debonding and structural delamination. Improved layerwise theory, higher-order electric potential field, and the finit...
Driven by regulatory and environmental demands, composite structures must combine high structural performance, recyclability, and resource efficiency. Here, an investigation on the structural adhesive bonding of glass-fibre-reinforced thermoplastic E...
To study the acoustic characteristics of sound scattered from laminated structures such as elastic plates and shells, it is usually required to solve the Lamb waves’ dispersion equations. Many traditional root-finding methods such as bisection,...
The flexoelectric effect, which is sensitive to size, refers to the phenomenon of coupling between the strain gradient and electrical polarization and involves higher-order derivatives of physical quantities such as displacement, and the analytical p...
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and concrete composite structures represent an architectural system that integrates the strengths of both materials. In this innovative configuration, the CLT and concrete collaborate synergistically, harnessing their ind...
The lifecycle of wind turbine blades is around 20–25 years. This makes studies on the reuse of dismantled blades an urgent need for our generation; however, their recycling is very difficult due to the specific makeup of their composite material. In...
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP)-laminated composite materials are increasingly recognized as a transformative solution for future structural applications, due to their exceptional properties, such as lightweight, superior fatigue life, corrosion resis...
The primary factor influencing semiconductor laser performance is photoelectric conversion efficiency. In this study, a heat sink structure in the form of a laminated DC-mount package was created using Solidworks 2018 in accordance with the semicondu...
There is difficulty in accurately modelling adhesive influence in structural performance of cross laminated timber (CLT), due to a lack of available knowledge on the heat performance of adhesives. Therefore, the main aim of this research was to evalu...
Glass is largely used in architectural and engineering applications (i.e., buildings and vehicles) as a structural material, especially in the form of laminated glass (LG) sections. To achieve adequate and controlled safety levels in these applicatio...
Developing puff pastry (PP) laminating fats (LFs) with sustainable structured olive pomace oil (OPO) could contribute to its increased valorization. This study evaluated the physicochemical stability of four OPO-based LFs or margarines and the perfor...
This study addressed the topology optimization of a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) laminated battery-hanging structure of an electric vehicle. To accommodate parameterization for thickness and orientation of CFRP materials, the discrete mater...
Compared with wood, bamboo has a special fiber gradient structure. Bamboo fibers have attracted attention as reinforced polymer composites. This study investigated the effects of lamination and fiber volume on the physical and mechanical properties o...
This study investigates the influence of fabric weave design and adhesive type on the adhesion quality and mechanical properties of Kevlar woven fabric-reinforced laminates (FRLs). Three adhesives (EVA, EVOH, and TPU) and three weave structures (plai...
Composite laminated structures have extensive applications in the field of bionic engineering. Proficient comprehension of the mechanical properties of these structures is instrumental in the advancement of bionic composite materials. The objective o...
In this study, jute fabrics were used to reinforce epoxy resin to prepare laminated composites. KH-560 silane coupling agent modification was used to improve the interfacial compatibility between fibers and epoxy. The effects of different immersion t...
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels, composed of orthogonally bonded layers, are often used in civil engineering and tall constructions owing to their sustainability, prefabrication advantages and favourable mechanical performance. However, their mul...
Hydroxyapatite (HAP) has excellent biocompatibility with living bone tissue and does not cause defensive body reactions, therefore, it has become one of the most widely used calcium phosphate materials in dental and medical fields. However, its poor...
Structural health monitoring (SHM) is essential for ensuring the safety and longevity of laminated composite structures. Their favorable strength-to-weight ratio renders them ideal for the automotive, marine, and aerospace industries. Among various n...
Piezoelectric materials can be used as actuators for the active vibration control of smart structural systems. In this work, piezoelectric patches are surface bonded to a composite laminate plate and used as vibration actuators. A static analysis bas...
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