The flexural strength of glass is a critical design parameter for applications encountering impact loadings.However,the micro defects,specimen geometry,loading rate,and load transformation from a quasi-dynamic to quas...The flexural strength of glass is a critical design parameter for applications encountering impact loadings.However,the micro defects,specimen geometry,loading rate,and load transformation from a quasi-dynamic to quasi-impulsive state may influence the measurement accuracy.Due to the stochastic and amorphous nature of the material,an accurate determination of the flexural strength remains a challenge.In this two-fold study,a coupled experimental-numerical strategy was devised to evaluate the dynamic flexural strength.In the first phase,three-point bending experiments were conducted on a novel“Electromagnetic Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar(ESHPB)”.The incident stress signal and fracture time were recorded from experimental data,while the flexural strength was indirectly computed from a numerical algorithm.A quantitative comparison of the flexural strength with those in existing literature established the accuracy of the proposed methodology.Results of the study indicate that the specimen response became independent of the support conditions under impulsive loading.That being said,the specimen behaved like it had an infinite span length,and the measured flexural strength remained the same whether the specimen was supported or not.Besides,the specimen also maintained contact at the interfaces of the incident bar and fixture supports for the entire loading duration.In the second part of this study,the computed flexural strength was used to calibrate the existing JH-2 model.Numerical prediction of the damage propagation corroborated with that obtained from reprography images,though qualitatively.This work presents a precise and robust methodology to determine the dynamic flexural strength of brittle ceramics like Aluminosilicate glass over traditional experimental procedures to facilitate its adoption.展开更多
High porosity and high strength are usually mutually exclusive in the preparation of ceramic materials.However,high porosity and flexural strength are required for the preparation of complex ceramic cores for hollow t...High porosity and high strength are usually mutually exclusive in the preparation of ceramic materials.However,high porosity and flexural strength are required for the preparation of complex ceramic cores for hollow turbine blades.In this study,Al_(2)O_(3)cores with high porosity and high flexural strength were successfully prepared using digital light processing(DLP)3 D printing technology.The influence of sintering temperature on the microstructure,pore evolution,and flexural strength of the cores were investigated.With an increase in the sintering temperature,the porosity of the ceramic cores first increased and then decreased,reaching a maximum value of 35%at 1400℃.The flexural strength increased with the increase in sintering temperature,but at 1400℃the incremental enhancement of flexural strength was greatest.Combined with the core service requirements and core performance,this study selected 1400℃(open porosity of 35.1%and flexural strength of 20.3 MPa)as the optimal sintering temperature for the DLP-3 D printed Al_(2)O_(3)core.展开更多
By employing sintering additives of Li2CO3 and Y2O3,porous Si3N4 ceramics are prepared after experiencing the processes of sintering and post-vacuum heat treatment at 1680 and 1550°C,respectively.The experimental...By employing sintering additives of Li2CO3 and Y2O3,porous Si3N4 ceramics are prepared after experiencing the processes of sintering and post-vacuum heat treatment at 1680 and 1550°C,respectively.The experimental results demonstrate the completed phase transformation fromαtoβ-Si3N4 in Si3N4 ceramic samples with a amount of 1.60 wt%Li2CO3(0.65 wt%Li2O)and 0.33 wt%Y2O3 additives.The as-synthesized porous Si3N4 ceramics exhibit high flexural strength((126.7±2.7)MPa)and high open porosity of 50.4%at elevated temperature(1200°C).These results are attributed to the significant role of added Li2CO3 as sintering additive,where the volatilization of intergranular glassy phase occurs during sintering process.Therefore,porous Si3N4 ceramics with desired mechanical property prepared by altering the addition of sintering additives demonstrate their great potential as a promising candidate for high temperature applications.展开更多
In order to balance the conductivity and flexural strength of graphite composite bipolar plates,the influence of conductive filler on the properties of graphite composite bipolar plate was comprehensively studied by u...In order to balance the conductivity and flexural strength of graphite composite bipolar plates,the influence of conductive filler on the properties of graphite composite bipolar plate was comprehensively studied by using phenolic resin as binder,natural flake graphite as conductive substrate and functional carbon materials with different structures as auxiliary filler.The results show that the particle size of conductive substrate has an important influence on the conductivity enhancement of auxiliary filler.The influence of conductive particle size on auxiliary filler electrical conductivity improvement was first investigated in this research.The effects of various auxiliary filler concentrations on improving electrical conductivity and flexural strength were then examined.This research has substantial implications for the balance of electrical conductivity and flexural strength of graphite composite bipolar plates.展开更多
The column-to-beam flexural strength ratio(CBFSR)has been used in many seismic codes to achieve the strong column-weak beam(SCWB)failure mode in reinforced concrete(RC)frames,in which plastic hinges appear earlier in ...The column-to-beam flexural strength ratio(CBFSR)has been used in many seismic codes to achieve the strong column-weak beam(SCWB)failure mode in reinforced concrete(RC)frames,in which plastic hinges appear earlier in beams than in columns.However,seismic investigations show that the required limit of CBFSR in seismic codes usually cannot achieve the SCWB failure mode under strong earthquakes.This study investigates the failure modes of RC frames with different CBFSRs.Nine typical three-story RC frame models with different CBFSRs are designed in accordance with Chinese seismic codes.The seismic responses and failure modes of the frames are investigated through time-history analyses using 100 ground motion records.The results show that the required limit of the CBFSR that guarantees the SCWB failure mode depends on the beam-column connection type and the seismic intensity,and different types of beam-column connections exhibit different failure modes even though they are designed with the same CBFSR.Recommended CBFSRs are proposed for achieving the designed SCWB failure mode for different types of connections in RC frames under different seismic intensities.These results may provide some reference for further revisions of the SCWB design criterion in Chinese seismic codes.展开更多
Zirconia/stainless steel (ZrO2/SUS316L) functionally graded materials (FGMs) were fabricated by tape casting and laminating. Microstructures of FGMs were observed by optical microscope. Fracture behavior of FGMs in di...Zirconia/stainless steel (ZrO2/SUS316L) functionally graded materials (FGMs) were fabricated by tape casting and laminating. Microstructures of FGMs were observed by optical microscope. Fracture behavior of FGMs in different loading modes and influences of different gradient changes on flexural strength were investigated. The results show that ZrO2/ SUS316L FGMs with graded components at interlayers are obtained after they are sintered in vacuum and pressureless condition at 1 350 ℃. TheⅠ?Ⅱ mixed mode crack creates in composite layer and grows to both sides zigzag while loading on ZrO2 layer. Flexural strengths are 496.4,421.7 and 387.5 MPa when gradient changes are 10%,15% and 20%,but flexural strengths of the corresponding fracture layers are 387.1,334.6 and 282.3 MPa since cracks of FGMs are affected by three-dimensional stress,respectively. The cracks are generated in ZrO2 layer and extend to SUS316L layer while loading is added on SUS316L layer,flexural strength does not change with the graded components and keeps consistent basically.展开更多
The flexural strengths and oxidative resistant properties of the ceramics derived from polycarbosilane and active fillers (Ti, TiH 2, TiB 2, Cr, and CrSi 2) were measured and characterized. The introduction of acti...The flexural strengths and oxidative resistant properties of the ceramics derived from polycarbosilane and active fillers (Ti, TiH 2, TiB 2, Cr, and CrSi 2) were measured and characterized. The introduction of active fillers enhances slightly the flexural strengths, and further densification is required to obtain higher strengths. The oxidative resistant behaviors of the specimens with active fillers are, by means of weight gain in air, poorer compared with those without active fillers.展开更多
The flexural strength reliability of bulk metallic glasses （BMGs） plates is analyzed using Weibull statistics. The Weibull modulus （m） and characteristic strength （σ0） of the Zr48Cu45AI7 BMG are 34 and 2630 MPa...The flexural strength reliability of bulk metallic glasses （BMGs） plates is analyzed using Weibull statistics. The Weibull modulus （m） and characteristic strength （σ0） of the Zr48Cu45AI7 BMG are 34 and 2630 MPa, respectively, which are much higher than the values of fine ceramics （m 〈 30, σ0 〈 1600 MPa）. In particular, the m values obtained by flexural strength and compressive strength statistics of the Mg61Cu28Gd11 BMG are 5 and 33, respectively, indicating that the m values of BMGs are test method dependent, and only the m values obtained by flexural strength statistics can be used to make a convincible comparison with those of ceramics.展开更多
Liquid polymers(LP)have become an important structural material used in the construction industry in the last decade.This paper investigates the viability of using commercially available LPs as a coating materia...Liquid polymers(LP)have become an important structural material used in the construction industry in the last decade.This paper investigates the viability of using commercially available LPs as a coating material to improve the flexural strength of fiber-modified concrete beams.The scope included preparing rectangular prism concrete beams with a concrete mixture including fly ash and fiber and coating them with four different liquid polymers at a uniform thickness following the curing process while one set of samples was maintained under the same conditions as a control group without coating.In addition,cylindrical samples were prepared to determine the compressive strength of the concrete mixture.Following the curing process in an unconfined open-air laboratory environment for another 28 days,concrete samples were tested to determine the flexural strength and deflection characteristics under center point loading equipment.The results revealed that all four coating types enhanced both the flexural strength and the average maximum deflection of the beams compared to the control group.While the enhancement in the flexural strength changed approximately between 5%and 36%depending on the coating type,the improvements in average maximum deflections varied between 3.7%and 28.4%.展开更多
Flexural strength was monitored and predicted on the application improving concrete strength with wood and fly as partial replacement for cement.The study observed the pressure from the constituent of these locally so...Flexural strength was monitored and predicted on the application improving concrete strength with wood and fly as partial replacement for cement.The study observed the pressure from the constituent of these locally sourced material that has been observed from the study to influence the flexural strength through the effect from this locally sourced addictives.The study monitors concrete porosity on heterogeneity as it reflect on the flexural strength of self compacting concrete.Other condition considered was the compaction and placement of concrete.These effects were monitored at constant water cement ratio from design mix.The behaviour from this effects on the concrete observed the rate of flexural growth under the influences of these stated conditions.The simulation expressed the reactions of these effects through these parameters monitored to influence the system.Numerical simulations were also applied to the optimum curing age of twenty eight days,while analytical simulation was also applied.This concept is the conventional seven days interval that concrete curing were observed,these are improvement done on the study carried out by experts[16].These locally sourced material were experimentally applied.The simulation predictive values are at the interval of seven days of curing,which was also simulated.The predictive values were compared with the experimental values of the researchers[16],and both values developed best fits correlations.The study is imperative because the system considered the parameters used on experimental and observed other influential variables that were not examined.These were not observed in the experimental procedure.Experts in concrete engineering will definitely find these concept a better option in monitoring flexural strength of self compacting concrete in general.展开更多
The aim is to evaluate the flexural strength of acrylic resin bars depending on the addiction of glass fibers with or without previous 3-methacryloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane (silane) application. Short fibers (3 mm) we...The aim is to evaluate the flexural strength of acrylic resin bars depending on the addiction of glass fibers with or without previous 3-methacryloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane (silane) application. Short fibers (3 mm) were treated and added to an acrylic resin powder, being further mixed with acrylic liquid to create bars (25 × 2 × 2 mm) of 11 experimental groups (N = 10), according to the interaction of experimental factors: weight % of glass fibers: (0.5;1;3;4;6 and 7) and silane application (with silane (S) or without silane (N)). Flexural strength and scanning microscopy evaluation were performed (SEM). Data (MPa) were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey (α = 5%). A significant difference between groups was observed (p = 0.001): S7%(128.85 ± 35.76)a, S6% (119.31 ± 11.97)ab, S4% (116.98 ± 25.23)ab, N4% (107.85 ± 24.88)abc, S1% (96.29 ± 20.65)bc, S0.5% (89.29 ± 7.33)cd, S3% (89.0 ± 11.27)cd, N3% (86.79 ± 17.63)cd, N1% (85.43 ± 16.44)cd, Control (73.29 ± 25.0)de, N0.5% (59.58 ± 19.46)e. For N groups, it was not possible to include more than 4%wt fibers. SEM showed better fiber-resin interaction for S groups, and fractures around fibers on N groups. Previous silane application enables the addiction of greater quantity of glass fibers and better interaction with the acrylic resin resulting in higher flexural strength. Without silane, fibers seem to act as initial crack points due to poor interaction.展开更多
Multifunctional hybrid polymer composites were projected as novel solutions to meet the demands in various industrial applications ranging from automotive to aerospace. This investigation focuses on processing, flexur...Multifunctional hybrid polymer composites were projected as novel solutions to meet the demands in various industrial applications ranging from automotive to aerospace. This investigation focuses on processing, flexural strength and fracture toughness characterization of the glass fabric reinforced epoxy (G-E) composites and graphite/fly ash cenosphere (FAC) modified interface between the epoxy matrix and glass fabric. Hand lay-up followed by compression moulding method was used to fabricate the laminates. Flexural and fracture toughness tests at room temperature, elevated temperature and cryogenic temperature were conducted to assess the flexural strength (FS) and mode-I plane-strain fracture toughness (K<sub>IC</sub>). The experimental and characterization efforts suggest that both graphite and FAC fillers improve bonding at the interface. The study showed that the graphite is more favorable for enhancing FS and KIC of G-E composites. Graphite filled G-E hybrid composites with significant FS and KIC to that of unfilled and FA filled G-E were successfully achieved by incorporating 10 wt% graphite. The incorporation of fillers resulted in improvement of FS, which increased by 43% and 37.7% for 10Gr+G-E and 10FAC+G-E hybrid composites respectively. All composites show a 26% improvement in KIC at cryogenic temperature and a decrease of 12.5% at elevated temperature. According to the SEM observations, fiber debonding from the matrix is suppressed due to the presence and uniform distribution of graphite. In addition, micro-pores, matrix shearing, active toughening mechanisms induced by graphite, such as crack deflection, layer breakage and delamination of graphite layers contributed to the enhanced KIC of hybrid G-E composites.展开更多
The bending capacity of the precast decks is greatly dependent on the flexural strength exhibited by the joints between them.However,due to the complexity and diversity of this system,precise predictive models are cur...The bending capacity of the precast decks is greatly dependent on the flexural strength exhibited by the joints between them.However,due to the complexity and diversity of this system,precise predictive models are currently unavailable.This study introduces an effective and precise methodology for assessing flexural strength using Monte Carlo Model Averaging(MCMA),a statistical technique that combines the strengths of model averaging(MA)and Monte Carlo simulation.To construct the MCMA model,input variables were derived by analyzing the experimental results,and a database of 433 bending test specimens was compiled.The MCMA model incorporated four different machine learning models,namely decision tree(DT),linear regression(LR),adaptive boosting(AdaBoost),and multilayer perceptron(MLP).Comparative analyses revealed that the MCMA model outperformed baseline models(DT,AdaBoost,LR,and MLP)across all employed metrics.The impact of three different categories on flexural capacity was explored through boxplot analysis.Furthermore,a comparison between the MCMA model and the strut and tie model highlighted the superior performance of the MCMA model.The impact of input variables on the flexural strength prediction was further examined through Shapley Additive exPlanations based feature importance and global interpretation,as well as parametric study.展开更多
Ultrahigh-performance concrete(UHPC)is a groundbreaking kind of concrete that distinguishes itself from conventional concrete through its unique material properties.Understanding and managing the time-dependent charac...Ultrahigh-performance concrete(UHPC)is a groundbreaking kind of concrete that distinguishes itself from conventional concrete through its unique material properties.Understanding and managing the time-dependent characteristics of these materials is essential for their effective use in various construction applications.This study presents an experimental evaluation of the compressive and bending properties of the UHPC incorporating polypropylene,steel,and glass fibers.Based on ACI-211 guidelines,the UHPC mix was designed by using three types of aggregates:limestone,andesite,and quartzite,along with 5%fiber content(at varying percentages of 0,5%,10%,15%,and 20%)relative to the cementitious materials,and three different water-to-cement(w/c)ratios(0.24,0.3,and 0.4)were used.In this research,the compressive and flexural strength tests were conducted.The results show that increasing the values of the fibers significantly enhances the compressive strength of the studied samples.Furthermore,the utilization of fibers markedly improves the bending strength of the samples,demonstrating a strong correlation with the yield resistance of the material.Also,findings show that using steel fibers increases the compressive and bending strength of the tested samples more than polypropylene and glass fibers.For instance,in UHPC samples with 0.4 w/c,the average compressive strength values are 82.2 MPa,70.3 MPa,and 67.1 MPa for steel,polypropylene,and glass fibers,respectively.Also,in the flexural strength test,the modulus of rupture is obtained as an average of 6.24 MPa,5.24 MPa and 4.83 MPa for UHPC samples with steel,polypropylene and glass fibers,respectively.展开更多
With an increased utilization of carbon fiber reinforced polymers(CFRPs)in high temperature environments,investigating their effects on materials becomes exceedingly important.This study presents a comparative investi...With an increased utilization of carbon fiber reinforced polymers(CFRPs)in high temperature environments,investigating their effects on materials becomes exceedingly important.This study presents a comparative investigation of thermo-oxidative aging effects on the flexural performance of two carbon fiber reinforced composite laminates(CFRCLs):a quasi-isotropic plain-woven CFRCL and a quasi-isotropic unidirectional layup CFRCL(designated as PW-CFRCL and UD-CFRCL,respectively).The CFRCLs were subjected to thermo-oxidative aging for specific durations,and their flexural strength was evaluated through three-point bending tests.The flexural strength of the laminates decreased with the prolonged aging duration.Despite having lower fiber content,PW-CFRCLs showed higher flexural strength than UD-CFRCLs.After eight days of aging,the flexural strength of PW-CFRCLs decreased by merely 4%-5%,while that of UD-CFRCLs decreased by 11%-14%.After 32 days of aging,the thinner PW-CFRCL with the lowest fiber content exhibited the highest flexural strength(595.52 MPa),followed by the thinner UD-CFRCL(549.83 MPa),then the thicker PW-CFRCL(445.29 MPa)and finally,the thicker UD-CFRCL(393.90 MPa).The decline in flexural properties of the laminates was primarily attributed to matrix cracking and interface debonding resulting from matrix oxidation.To validate the universality of this result,the finite element method was employed,showing a good correlation with the experimental findings.展开更多
In this study,femtosecond laser assisted-chemical vapor infiltration(LA-CVI)was employed to produce C/SiC composites with 1,3,and 5 rows of mass transfer channels.The effect of laser machining power on the quality of ...In this study,femtosecond laser assisted-chemical vapor infiltration(LA-CVI)was employed to produce C/SiC composites with 1,3,and 5 rows of mass transfer channels.The effect of laser machining power on the quality of produced holes was investigated.The results showed that the increase in power yielded complete hole structures.The as-obtained C/SiC composites with different mass transfer channels displayed higher densification degrees with flexural strengths reaching 546±15 MPa for row mass transfer channel of 3.The strengthening mechanism of the composites was linked to the increase in densification and formation of"dense band"during LA-CVI process.Multiphysics finite element simulations of the dense band and density gradient of LA-CVI C/SiC composites revealed C/SiC composites with improved densification and lower porosity due to the formation of"dense band"during LA-CVI process.In sum,LA-CVI method is promising for future preparation of ceramic matrix composites with high densities.展开更多
In this study,the chemical precipitation coating(CP)process was creatively integrated with DLP-stereolithography based 3D printing for refining and homogenizing the microstructure of 3D printed Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic.Bas...In this study,the chemical precipitation coating(CP)process was creatively integrated with DLP-stereolithography based 3D printing for refining and homogenizing the microstructure of 3D printed Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic.Based on this novel approach,Al_(2)O_(3)powder was coated with a homogeneous layer of amorphous Y2O3,with the coated AI2O3 powder found to make the microstructure of 3D printed Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic more uniform and refined,as compared with the conventional mechanical mixing(MM)of Al_(2)O_(3) and Y_(2)O_(3) powders.The grain size of Al_(2)O_(3) in Sample CP is 64.44%and 51.43%lower than those in the monolithic Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic and Sample MM,respectively.Sample CP has the highest flexural strength of 455.37±32.17 MPa,which is 14.85%and 25.45%higher than those of Samples MM and AL,respectively;also Sample CP has the highest Weibull modulus of 16.88 among the three kinds of samples.Moreover,the fine grained Sample CP has a close thermal conductivity to the coarse grained Sample MM because of the changes in morphology of Y_(3)Al_(5)O_(12) phase from semi-connected(Sample MM)to isolated(Sample CP).Finally,specially designed fin-type Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic heat sinks were successfully fabricated via the novel integrated process,which has been proven to be an effective method for fabricating complex-shaped Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic components with enhanced flexural strength and reliability.展开更多
This paper reports investigation conducted to study the fatigue performance of steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC) containing fibres of mixed aspect ratio. An extensive experimental program was conducted in which 9...This paper reports investigation conducted to study the fatigue performance of steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC) containing fibres of mixed aspect ratio. An extensive experimental program was conducted in which 90 flexural fatigue tests were carried out at different stress levels on size 500 mm×100 mm×100 mm SFRC specimens respectively containing 1.0%, 1.5% and 2.0% volume fraction of fibres. About 36 static flexural tests were also conducted to determine the static flexural strength prior to fatigue testing. Each volume fraction of fibres incorporated corrugated mixed steel fibres of size 0.6 mm×2.0 mm×25 mm and 0.6 mm×2.0 mm×50 mm in ratio 50:50 by weight. The results are presented both as S-N relationships, with the maximum fatigue stress expressed as a percentage of the strength under static loading, and as relationships between actually applied fatigue stress and number of loading cycles to failure. Two-million-cycle fatigue strengths of SFRC containing different volume fractions of mixed fibres were obtained and compared with plain concrete.展开更多
In this paper, the influence of loading rate and specimen height on flexural strength of Al2O3 at high temperatures has been studied by three-point bending method. The experimental results show that the flexural stren...In this paper, the influence of loading rate and specimen height on flexural strength of Al2O3 at high temperatures has been studied by three-point bending method. The experimental results show that the flexural strength of Al2O3 decreases with increasing specimen height at room temperature, and it tends to stability when height increases to a certain degree (h=5mm in this paper), while the flexural strength of Al2O3 variates unapparently at high temperature with increasing height. There is a critical loading rate R . c. When loading rate R . is less than R . c, the flexural strength of Al2O3 increases with increasing loading rate and it drops sharply when loading rate is higher than R . c. The sensitivity of flexural strength to the loading rate decreases with elevating temperatures.展开更多
基金funded by the 111 Project,China(No.BP0719007)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2017YFB1103500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11772268,12002178 and 12025205).
文摘The flexural strength of glass is a critical design parameter for applications encountering impact loadings.However,the micro defects,specimen geometry,loading rate,and load transformation from a quasi-dynamic to quasi-impulsive state may influence the measurement accuracy.Due to the stochastic and amorphous nature of the material,an accurate determination of the flexural strength remains a challenge.In this two-fold study,a coupled experimental-numerical strategy was devised to evaluate the dynamic flexural strength.In the first phase,three-point bending experiments were conducted on a novel“Electromagnetic Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar(ESHPB)”.The incident stress signal and fracture time were recorded from experimental data,while the flexural strength was indirectly computed from a numerical algorithm.A quantitative comparison of the flexural strength with those in existing literature established the accuracy of the proposed methodology.Results of the study indicate that the specimen response became independent of the support conditions under impulsive loading.That being said,the specimen behaved like it had an infinite span length,and the measured flexural strength remained the same whether the specimen was supported or not.Besides,the specimen also maintained contact at the interfaces of the incident bar and fixture supports for the entire loading duration.In the second part of this study,the computed flexural strength was used to calibrate the existing JH-2 model.Numerical prediction of the damage propagation corroborated with that obtained from reprography images,though qualitatively.This work presents a precise and robust methodology to determine the dynamic flexural strength of brittle ceramics like Aluminosilicate glass over traditional experimental procedures to facilitate its adoption.
基金financially supported by the Funding from the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFB1106600)the Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities(WK5290000002)。
文摘High porosity and high strength are usually mutually exclusive in the preparation of ceramic materials.However,high porosity and flexural strength are required for the preparation of complex ceramic cores for hollow turbine blades.In this study,Al_(2)O_(3)cores with high porosity and high flexural strength were successfully prepared using digital light processing(DLP)3 D printing technology.The influence of sintering temperature on the microstructure,pore evolution,and flexural strength of the cores were investigated.With an increase in the sintering temperature,the porosity of the ceramic cores first increased and then decreased,reaching a maximum value of 35%at 1400℃.The flexural strength increased with the increase in sintering temperature,but at 1400℃the incremental enhancement of flexural strength was greatest.Combined with the core service requirements and core performance,this study selected 1400℃(open porosity of 35.1%and flexural strength of 20.3 MPa)as the optimal sintering temperature for the DLP-3 D printed Al_(2)O_(3)core.
基金Project(202045007)supported by the Start-up Funds for Outstanding Talents in Central South University,China。
文摘By employing sintering additives of Li2CO3 and Y2O3,porous Si3N4 ceramics are prepared after experiencing the processes of sintering and post-vacuum heat treatment at 1680 and 1550°C,respectively.The experimental results demonstrate the completed phase transformation fromαtoβ-Si3N4 in Si3N4 ceramic samples with a amount of 1.60 wt%Li2CO3(0.65 wt%Li2O)and 0.33 wt%Y2O3 additives.The as-synthesized porous Si3N4 ceramics exhibit high flexural strength((126.7±2.7)MPa)and high open porosity of 50.4%at elevated temperature(1200°C).These results are attributed to the significant role of added Li2CO3 as sintering additive,where the volatilization of intergranular glassy phase occurs during sintering process.Therefore,porous Si3N4 ceramics with desired mechanical property prepared by altering the addition of sintering additives demonstrate their great potential as a promising candidate for high temperature applications.
基金the financial supports from the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2020YFB1505904 and 2018YFB1502502-04)。
文摘In order to balance the conductivity and flexural strength of graphite composite bipolar plates,the influence of conductive filler on the properties of graphite composite bipolar plate was comprehensively studied by using phenolic resin as binder,natural flake graphite as conductive substrate and functional carbon materials with different structures as auxiliary filler.The results show that the particle size of conductive substrate has an important influence on the conductivity enhancement of auxiliary filler.The influence of conductive particle size on auxiliary filler electrical conductivity improvement was first investigated in this research.The effects of various auxiliary filler concentrations on improving electrical conductivity and flexural strength were then examined.This research has substantial implications for the balance of electrical conductivity and flexural strength of graphite composite bipolar plates.
基金National Key R&D Program of China under Grant No.2017YFC1500601National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.51678541 and 51708523Scientific Research Fund of the Institute of Engineering Mechanics,China Earthquake Administration under Grant No.2016A01。
文摘The column-to-beam flexural strength ratio(CBFSR)has been used in many seismic codes to achieve the strong column-weak beam(SCWB)failure mode in reinforced concrete(RC)frames,in which plastic hinges appear earlier in beams than in columns.However,seismic investigations show that the required limit of CBFSR in seismic codes usually cannot achieve the SCWB failure mode under strong earthquakes.This study investigates the failure modes of RC frames with different CBFSRs.Nine typical three-story RC frame models with different CBFSRs are designed in accordance with Chinese seismic codes.The seismic responses and failure modes of the frames are investigated through time-history analyses using 100 ground motion records.The results show that the required limit of the CBFSR that guarantees the SCWB failure mode depends on the beam-column connection type and the seismic intensity,and different types of beam-column connections exhibit different failure modes even though they are designed with the same CBFSR.Recommended CBFSRs are proposed for achieving the designed SCWB failure mode for different types of connections in RC frames under different seismic intensities.These results may provide some reference for further revisions of the SCWB design criterion in Chinese seismic codes.
基金Project (2007K06-13) supported by the Science and Technique Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province, China
文摘Zirconia/stainless steel (ZrO2/SUS316L) functionally graded materials (FGMs) were fabricated by tape casting and laminating. Microstructures of FGMs were observed by optical microscope. Fracture behavior of FGMs in different loading modes and influences of different gradient changes on flexural strength were investigated. The results show that ZrO2/ SUS316L FGMs with graded components at interlayers are obtained after they are sintered in vacuum and pressureless condition at 1 350 ℃. TheⅠ?Ⅱ mixed mode crack creates in composite layer and grows to both sides zigzag while loading on ZrO2 layer. Flexural strengths are 496.4,421.7 and 387.5 MPa when gradient changes are 10%,15% and 20%,but flexural strengths of the corresponding fracture layers are 387.1,334.6 and 282.3 MPa since cracks of FGMs are affected by three-dimensional stress,respectively. The cracks are generated in ZrO2 layer and extend to SUS316L layer while loading is added on SUS316L layer,flexural strength does not change with the graded components and keeps consistent basically.
文摘The flexural strengths and oxidative resistant properties of the ceramics derived from polycarbosilane and active fillers (Ti, TiH 2, TiB 2, Cr, and CrSi 2) were measured and characterized. The introduction of active fillers enhances slightly the flexural strengths, and further densification is required to obtain higher strengths. The oxidative resistant behaviors of the specimens with active fillers are, by means of weight gain in air, poorer compared with those without active fillers.
基金supported by the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.Q12E010015)the Ningbo Municipal Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.2015A610074)
文摘The flexural strength reliability of bulk metallic glasses （BMGs） plates is analyzed using Weibull statistics. The Weibull modulus （m） and characteristic strength （σ0） of the Zr48Cu45AI7 BMG are 34 and 2630 MPa, respectively, which are much higher than the values of fine ceramics （m 〈 30, σ0 〈 1600 MPa）. In particular, the m values obtained by flexural strength and compressive strength statistics of the Mg61Cu28Gd11 BMG are 5 and 33, respectively, indicating that the m values of BMGs are test method dependent, and only the m values obtained by flexural strength statistics can be used to make a convincible comparison with those of ceramics.
文摘Liquid polymers(LP)have become an important structural material used in the construction industry in the last decade.This paper investigates the viability of using commercially available LPs as a coating material to improve the flexural strength of fiber-modified concrete beams.The scope included preparing rectangular prism concrete beams with a concrete mixture including fly ash and fiber and coating them with four different liquid polymers at a uniform thickness following the curing process while one set of samples was maintained under the same conditions as a control group without coating.In addition,cylindrical samples were prepared to determine the compressive strength of the concrete mixture.Following the curing process in an unconfined open-air laboratory environment for another 28 days,concrete samples were tested to determine the flexural strength and deflection characteristics under center point loading equipment.The results revealed that all four coating types enhanced both the flexural strength and the average maximum deflection of the beams compared to the control group.While the enhancement in the flexural strength changed approximately between 5%and 36%depending on the coating type,the improvements in average maximum deflections varied between 3.7%and 28.4%.
文摘Flexural strength was monitored and predicted on the application improving concrete strength with wood and fly as partial replacement for cement.The study observed the pressure from the constituent of these locally sourced material that has been observed from the study to influence the flexural strength through the effect from this locally sourced addictives.The study monitors concrete porosity on heterogeneity as it reflect on the flexural strength of self compacting concrete.Other condition considered was the compaction and placement of concrete.These effects were monitored at constant water cement ratio from design mix.The behaviour from this effects on the concrete observed the rate of flexural growth under the influences of these stated conditions.The simulation expressed the reactions of these effects through these parameters monitored to influence the system.Numerical simulations were also applied to the optimum curing age of twenty eight days,while analytical simulation was also applied.This concept is the conventional seven days interval that concrete curing were observed,these are improvement done on the study carried out by experts[16].These locally sourced material were experimentally applied.The simulation predictive values are at the interval of seven days of curing,which was also simulated.The predictive values were compared with the experimental values of the researchers[16],and both values developed best fits correlations.The study is imperative because the system considered the parameters used on experimental and observed other influential variables that were not examined.These were not observed in the experimental procedure.Experts in concrete engineering will definitely find these concept a better option in monitoring flexural strength of self compacting concrete in general.
基金The authors thank NAP/MEPA-Esalq-USP for support,assistance and availability of the laboratory and microscopy equipment which enabled the development of this research.
文摘The aim is to evaluate the flexural strength of acrylic resin bars depending on the addiction of glass fibers with or without previous 3-methacryloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane (silane) application. Short fibers (3 mm) were treated and added to an acrylic resin powder, being further mixed with acrylic liquid to create bars (25 × 2 × 2 mm) of 11 experimental groups (N = 10), according to the interaction of experimental factors: weight % of glass fibers: (0.5;1;3;4;6 and 7) and silane application (with silane (S) or without silane (N)). Flexural strength and scanning microscopy evaluation were performed (SEM). Data (MPa) were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey (α = 5%). A significant difference between groups was observed (p = 0.001): S7%(128.85 ± 35.76)a, S6% (119.31 ± 11.97)ab, S4% (116.98 ± 25.23)ab, N4% (107.85 ± 24.88)abc, S1% (96.29 ± 20.65)bc, S0.5% (89.29 ± 7.33)cd, S3% (89.0 ± 11.27)cd, N3% (86.79 ± 17.63)cd, N1% (85.43 ± 16.44)cd, Control (73.29 ± 25.0)de, N0.5% (59.58 ± 19.46)e. For N groups, it was not possible to include more than 4%wt fibers. SEM showed better fiber-resin interaction for S groups, and fractures around fibers on N groups. Previous silane application enables the addiction of greater quantity of glass fibers and better interaction with the acrylic resin resulting in higher flexural strength. Without silane, fibers seem to act as initial crack points due to poor interaction.
文摘Multifunctional hybrid polymer composites were projected as novel solutions to meet the demands in various industrial applications ranging from automotive to aerospace. This investigation focuses on processing, flexural strength and fracture toughness characterization of the glass fabric reinforced epoxy (G-E) composites and graphite/fly ash cenosphere (FAC) modified interface between the epoxy matrix and glass fabric. Hand lay-up followed by compression moulding method was used to fabricate the laminates. Flexural and fracture toughness tests at room temperature, elevated temperature and cryogenic temperature were conducted to assess the flexural strength (FS) and mode-I plane-strain fracture toughness (K<sub>IC</sub>). The experimental and characterization efforts suggest that both graphite and FAC fillers improve bonding at the interface. The study showed that the graphite is more favorable for enhancing FS and KIC of G-E composites. Graphite filled G-E hybrid composites with significant FS and KIC to that of unfilled and FA filled G-E were successfully achieved by incorporating 10 wt% graphite. The incorporation of fillers resulted in improvement of FS, which increased by 43% and 37.7% for 10Gr+G-E and 10FAC+G-E hybrid composites respectively. All composites show a 26% improvement in KIC at cryogenic temperature and a decrease of 12.5% at elevated temperature. According to the SEM observations, fiber debonding from the matrix is suppressed due to the presence and uniform distribution of graphite. In addition, micro-pores, matrix shearing, active toughening mechanisms induced by graphite, such as crack deflection, layer breakage and delamination of graphite layers contributed to the enhanced KIC of hybrid G-E composites.
文摘The bending capacity of the precast decks is greatly dependent on the flexural strength exhibited by the joints between them.However,due to the complexity and diversity of this system,precise predictive models are currently unavailable.This study introduces an effective and precise methodology for assessing flexural strength using Monte Carlo Model Averaging(MCMA),a statistical technique that combines the strengths of model averaging(MA)and Monte Carlo simulation.To construct the MCMA model,input variables were derived by analyzing the experimental results,and a database of 433 bending test specimens was compiled.The MCMA model incorporated four different machine learning models,namely decision tree(DT),linear regression(LR),adaptive boosting(AdaBoost),and multilayer perceptron(MLP).Comparative analyses revealed that the MCMA model outperformed baseline models(DT,AdaBoost,LR,and MLP)across all employed metrics.The impact of three different categories on flexural capacity was explored through boxplot analysis.Furthermore,a comparison between the MCMA model and the strut and tie model highlighted the superior performance of the MCMA model.The impact of input variables on the flexural strength prediction was further examined through Shapley Additive exPlanations based feature importance and global interpretation,as well as parametric study.
文摘Ultrahigh-performance concrete(UHPC)is a groundbreaking kind of concrete that distinguishes itself from conventional concrete through its unique material properties.Understanding and managing the time-dependent characteristics of these materials is essential for their effective use in various construction applications.This study presents an experimental evaluation of the compressive and bending properties of the UHPC incorporating polypropylene,steel,and glass fibers.Based on ACI-211 guidelines,the UHPC mix was designed by using three types of aggregates:limestone,andesite,and quartzite,along with 5%fiber content(at varying percentages of 0,5%,10%,15%,and 20%)relative to the cementitious materials,and three different water-to-cement(w/c)ratios(0.24,0.3,and 0.4)were used.In this research,the compressive and flexural strength tests were conducted.The results show that increasing the values of the fibers significantly enhances the compressive strength of the studied samples.Furthermore,the utilization of fibers markedly improves the bending strength of the samples,demonstrating a strong correlation with the yield resistance of the material.Also,findings show that using steel fibers increases the compressive and bending strength of the tested samples more than polypropylene and glass fibers.For instance,in UHPC samples with 0.4 w/c,the average compressive strength values are 82.2 MPa,70.3 MPa,and 67.1 MPa for steel,polypropylene,and glass fibers,respectively.Also,in the flexural strength test,the modulus of rupture is obtained as an average of 6.24 MPa,5.24 MPa and 4.83 MPa for UHPC samples with steel,polypropylene and glass fibers,respectively.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12372130)。
文摘With an increased utilization of carbon fiber reinforced polymers(CFRPs)in high temperature environments,investigating their effects on materials becomes exceedingly important.This study presents a comparative investigation of thermo-oxidative aging effects on the flexural performance of two carbon fiber reinforced composite laminates(CFRCLs):a quasi-isotropic plain-woven CFRCL and a quasi-isotropic unidirectional layup CFRCL(designated as PW-CFRCL and UD-CFRCL,respectively).The CFRCLs were subjected to thermo-oxidative aging for specific durations,and their flexural strength was evaluated through three-point bending tests.The flexural strength of the laminates decreased with the prolonged aging duration.Despite having lower fiber content,PW-CFRCLs showed higher flexural strength than UD-CFRCLs.After eight days of aging,the flexural strength of PW-CFRCLs decreased by merely 4%-5%,while that of UD-CFRCLs decreased by 11%-14%.After 32 days of aging,the thinner PW-CFRCL with the lowest fiber content exhibited the highest flexural strength(595.52 MPa),followed by the thinner UD-CFRCL(549.83 MPa),then the thicker PW-CFRCL(445.29 MPa)and finally,the thicker UD-CFRCL(393.90 MPa).The decline in flexural properties of the laminates was primarily attributed to matrix cracking and interface debonding resulting from matrix oxidation.To validate the universality of this result,the finite element method was employed,showing a good correlation with the experimental findings.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51972269 and 51672217)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.3102019ghxm014)the Creative Research Foundation of the Science and Technology on Thermostructural Composite Materials Laboratory(No.JCKYS2020607001)。
文摘In this study,femtosecond laser assisted-chemical vapor infiltration(LA-CVI)was employed to produce C/SiC composites with 1,3,and 5 rows of mass transfer channels.The effect of laser machining power on the quality of produced holes was investigated.The results showed that the increase in power yielded complete hole structures.The as-obtained C/SiC composites with different mass transfer channels displayed higher densification degrees with flexural strengths reaching 546±15 MPa for row mass transfer channel of 3.The strengthening mechanism of the composites was linked to the increase in densification and formation of"dense band"during LA-CVI process.Multiphysics finite element simulations of the dense band and density gradient of LA-CVI C/SiC composites revealed C/SiC composites with improved densification and lower porosity due to the formation of"dense band"during LA-CVI process.In sum,LA-CVI method is promising for future preparation of ceramic matrix composites with high densities.
基金supported by the Local Innovative and Research Team Project of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2017BT01C169)the Opening Project of State Key Laboratory of Green Building Materials(Grant No.2019GBM03)+2 种基金the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.2020A1515010004)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2018A030313353)the Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou(Grant No.201904010357).
文摘In this study,the chemical precipitation coating(CP)process was creatively integrated with DLP-stereolithography based 3D printing for refining and homogenizing the microstructure of 3D printed Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic.Based on this novel approach,Al_(2)O_(3)powder was coated with a homogeneous layer of amorphous Y2O3,with the coated AI2O3 powder found to make the microstructure of 3D printed Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic more uniform and refined,as compared with the conventional mechanical mixing(MM)of Al_(2)O_(3) and Y_(2)O_(3) powders.The grain size of Al_(2)O_(3) in Sample CP is 64.44%and 51.43%lower than those in the monolithic Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic and Sample MM,respectively.Sample CP has the highest flexural strength of 455.37±32.17 MPa,which is 14.85%and 25.45%higher than those of Samples MM and AL,respectively;also Sample CP has the highest Weibull modulus of 16.88 among the three kinds of samples.Moreover,the fine grained Sample CP has a close thermal conductivity to the coarse grained Sample MM because of the changes in morphology of Y_(3)Al_(5)O_(12) phase from semi-connected(Sample MM)to isolated(Sample CP).Finally,specially designed fin-type Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic heat sinks were successfully fabricated via the novel integrated process,which has been proven to be an effective method for fabricating complex-shaped Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic components with enhanced flexural strength and reliability.
基金Project supported by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations,India
文摘This paper reports investigation conducted to study the fatigue performance of steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC) containing fibres of mixed aspect ratio. An extensive experimental program was conducted in which 90 flexural fatigue tests were carried out at different stress levels on size 500 mm×100 mm×100 mm SFRC specimens respectively containing 1.0%, 1.5% and 2.0% volume fraction of fibres. About 36 static flexural tests were also conducted to determine the static flexural strength prior to fatigue testing. Each volume fraction of fibres incorporated corrugated mixed steel fibres of size 0.6 mm×2.0 mm×25 mm and 0.6 mm×2.0 mm×50 mm in ratio 50:50 by weight. The results are presented both as S-N relationships, with the maximum fatigue stress expressed as a percentage of the strength under static loading, and as relationships between actually applied fatigue stress and number of loading cycles to failure. Two-million-cycle fatigue strengths of SFRC containing different volume fractions of mixed fibres were obtained and compared with plain concrete.
文摘In this paper, the influence of loading rate and specimen height on flexural strength of Al2O3 at high temperatures has been studied by three-point bending method. The experimental results show that the flexural strength of Al2O3 decreases with increasing specimen height at room temperature, and it tends to stability when height increases to a certain degree (h=5mm in this paper), while the flexural strength of Al2O3 variates unapparently at high temperature with increasing height. There is a critical loading rate R . c. When loading rate R . is less than R . c, the flexural strength of Al2O3 increases with increasing loading rate and it drops sharply when loading rate is higher than R . c. The sensitivity of flexural strength to the loading rate decreases with elevating temperatures.
