Ultra-high performance cement-based composites (UHPCC) is promising in construction of concrete structures that suffer impact and explosive loads.In this study,a reference UHPCC mixture with no fiber reinforcement and...Ultra-high performance cement-based composites (UHPCC) is promising in construction of concrete structures that suffer impact and explosive loads.In this study,a reference UHPCC mixture with no fiber reinforcement and four mixtures with a single type of fiber reinforcement or hybrid fiber reinforcements of straight smooth and end hook type of steel fibers were prepared.Split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) was performed to investigate the dynamic compression behavior of UHPCC and X-CT test and 3D reconstruction technology were used to indicate the failure process of UHPCC under impact loading.Results show that UHPCC with 1% straight smooth fiber and 2% end hook fiber reinforcements demonstrated the best static and dynamic mechanical properties.When the hybrid steel fiber reinforcements are added in the concrete,it may need more impact energy to break the matrix and to pull out the fiber reinforcements,thus,the mixture with hybrid steel fiber reinforcements demonstrates excellent dynamic compressive performance.展开更多
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer(CFRP)is an advanced material widely used in bridge structures,demonstrating a promising application prospect.CFRP possesses excellent mechanical properties,construction advantages,and d...Carbon fiber reinforced polymer(CFRP)is an advanced material widely used in bridge structures,demonstrating a promising application prospect.CFRP possesses excellent mechanical properties,construction advantages,and durability benefits.Its application in bridge reinforcement can significantly enhance the overall performance of the reinforced bridge,thereby improving the durability and extending the service life of the bridge.Therefore,it is necessary to further explore how CFRP can be effectively applied in bridge reinforcement projects to improve the quality of such projects and ensure the safety of bridges during operation.展开更多
The intestinal wall is considered as a highly composite heterogeneous tissue characterized by a strong nonlinear stress-strain passive response with an exponential stiffening effect at higher deformations.The conventi...The intestinal wall is considered as a highly composite heterogeneous tissue characterized by a strong nonlinear stress-strain passive response with an exponential stiffening effect at higher deformations.The conventional theory of fiber-reinforced elastic solids allows one to describe the anisotropic strain energy as a function of the pseudo-invariants arising from the coupling of the elastic deformation and the direction of fiber reinforcement.In this paper,a multi-layer finite element model of the intestine walls is developed,based on an anisotropic hyperelastic theory of the layered structure,in which each layer may be considered as a composite reinforced by two families of fibers that are arranged in symmetrical spirals.A potential is proposed to model the intestine walls as a fiber-reinforced composite consisting of two directions of muscle-fiber reinforcement and a cross-ply collagen arrangement.Moreover,finite element simulations of a specimen cut from the intestinal walls were carried out by using the same form of strain-energy function,described by a well-known Gasser-Ogden-Holzapfel(GOH)model,for each layer.The model parameters were optimized by fitting the model to the experimental stress-stretch responses in both longitudinal and circumferential directions.In order to verify the proposed model,finite element analyses were carried out to investigate the distributions of equivalent stress in the intestine after the complete deployment of capsule robot legs.展开更多
Metro(subway)is an advanced public transport infrastructure system in urban areas with high capacity.The traffic operation of a metro is not affected by other vehicle traffic thanks to underground tunnels.With these b...Metro(subway)is an advanced public transport infrastructure system in urban areas with high capacity.The traffic operation of a metro is not affected by other vehicle traffic thanks to underground tunnels.With these benefits metro lines are preferred to solve the traffic problem in urbanized cities such as Istanbul,which is the focus of this study.Metro projects require huge amounts of budgets to be built.Putting these projects into service in targeted time is of great importance.The objective of this study is to minimize total metro construction project time by utilizing fiber reinforcement in tunnel linings.In this research,using fiber reinforcement to construct primary(initial)tunnel linings and secondary(final)tunnel linings of the metro projects are analyzed in terms of project duration.After comparison of two railway tunnel projects,evaluations and observations of a completed metro project revealed that using fiber reinforcement for either the primary lining or the final lining of tunnels reduces construction time of metro station tunnels by 25%.In addition,using fiber reinforcement to construct both the final lining and the primary lining of tunnels reduces construction time of the metro station tunnels and the whole metro project by 47% and 22%,respectively.The results of this study can be useful for completing challenging metro projects and putting it into service within the targeted time.展开更多
In-situ growing carbon nanotubes （CNTs） directly on carbon fibers （CFs） always lead to a degraded tensile strength of CFs and then a poor fiber-dominated mechanical property of carbon/carbon composites （C/ Cs）. ...In-situ growing carbon nanotubes （CNTs） directly on carbon fibers （CFs） always lead to a degraded tensile strength of CFs and then a poor fiber-dominated mechanical property of carbon/carbon composites （C/ Cs）. To solve this issue, here, a novel carbon fiber-based multiscale reinforcement is reported. To synthesize it, carbon fibers （CFs） have been first grafted by graphene oxide （GO）, and then carbon nanotubes （CNTs） have been in-situ grown on GO-grafted CFs by catalytic chemical vapor deposition. Characterizations on this novel reinforcement show that GO grafting cannot only nondestructively improve the surface chemical activity of CFs but also protect CFs against the high-temperature corrosion of metal catalyst during CNT growth, which maintains their tensile properties. Tensile property tests for unidirectional C/Cs with different preforms show that this novel reinforcement can endow C/C with improved tensile properties, 32% and 87% higher than that of pure C/C and C/C only doped with in-situ grown CNTs. This work would open up a possibility to fabricate multiscale C/Cs with excellent global performance.展开更多
Bond behavior of corroded reinforcement in concrete wrapped with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) under cyclic loading is experimentally investigated. An electrolyte corrosion technique is used to accelerate the...Bond behavior of corroded reinforcement in concrete wrapped with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) under cyclic loading is experimentally investigated. An electrolyte corrosion technique is used to accelerate the corrosion of the steel bar in cylindrical concrete specimens. Wrapped specimens are strengthened with one layer of CFRP after the reinforcements are corroded. The experimental parameters investigated include: corrosion level, CFRP wrapped and number of loading cycles. Test results indicate that bond strength and area of hysteretic curve of CFRP wrapped specimens are larger than those of the unwrapped specimens. With increasing the number of loading cycles, the bond strength and area of hysteretic curve decrease gradually, especially at the 1st cyclic loading. The CFRP wrapping reduces the bond degradation rate effectively and prevents the bond-splitting failure of the corroded concrete specimens.展开更多
Murals in Mogao Grottoes consist of three parts:support layer,earthen plasters and paint layer.The earthen plasters play a key role in the preservation of murals.It is a mixture of Dengban soil,sand,and plant fiber.Tw...Murals in Mogao Grottoes consist of three parts:support layer,earthen plasters and paint layer.The earthen plasters play a key role in the preservation of murals.It is a mixture of Dengban soil,sand,and plant fiber.Two different natural fibers,hemp fiber and cotton fiber,were reinforced to earthen plasters in the same percentage to evaluate the influence on hygrothermal performance.The two types of earthen plasters were studied:one containing hemp fiber in the fine plaster(HFP)and the other containing cotton fiber in the fine plaster(CFP).Specific heat capacity,dry thermal conductivity,water vapor permeability,and sorption isotherms were investigated.The results showed that the difference between two natural fibers has much more impact on the hygric properties(water vapor permeability and sorption isotherms)of earthen plasters than on their thermal performance(specific heat capacity and dry thermal conductivity).The CFP with higher density has higher thermal conductivity than the HFP with lower density.But no significant differences of specific heat capacity were observed.Compared with HFP,CFP used in murals can reduce the rate of water transfer and prevent salt from transferring water to the mural surface.The overall findings highlight that all these features of CFP are beneficial to the long-term preservation of murals.The study of the earthen plasters in Mogao Grottoes is of general significance,and the measured properties can be used to obtain coupled heat and moisture analysis of the earthen plasters and to dissect the degradation mechanism of murals.展开更多
Insufficient interfacial activity and poor wettability between fibers and matrix are the two main factors limiting the improvement of mechanical properties of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics(CFRP).Owl feathers are kn...Insufficient interfacial activity and poor wettability between fibers and matrix are the two main factors limiting the improvement of mechanical properties of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics(CFRP).Owl feathers are known for their unique compact structure;they are not only lightweight but also strong.In this study,an in-depth look at owl feathers was made and it found that owl feathers not only have the macro branches structure between feather shafts and branches but also have fine feather structures on the branches.The presence of these fine feather structures increases the specific surface area of the plume branches and allows neighboring plume branches to hook up with each other,forming an effective mechanical interlocking structure.These structures bring owl feathers excellent mechanical properties.Inspired by the natural structure of owl feathers,a weaving technique and a sizing process were combined to prepare bionic Carbon Fiber(CF)fabrics and then to fabricate the bionic CFRP with structural characteristics similar to owl feathers.To evaluate the effect of the fine feather structure on the mechanical properties of CFRP,a mechanical property study on CFRP with and without the fine feather imitation structure were conducted.The experimental results show that the introduction of the fine feather branch structure enhance the mechanical properties of CFRP significantly.Specifically,the tensile strength of the composites increased by 6.42%and 13.06%and the flexural strength increased by 8.02%and 16.87%in the 0°and 90°sample directions,respectively.These results provide a new design idea for the improvement of the mechanical properties of the CFRP,promoting the application of CFRP in engineering fields,such as automotive transportation,rail transit,aerospace,and construction.展开更多
FeCrAl fiber-reinforced hydroxyapatite（HA） biocomposites（FeCrAl（f）/HA） were fabricated by the hot pressing technique.The metallographic microscopy,X-ray diffractometry,scanning electron microscopy（SEM） and ene...FeCrAl fiber-reinforced hydroxyapatite（HA） biocomposites（FeCrAl（f）/HA） were fabricated by the hot pressing technique.The metallographic microscopy,X-ray diffractometry,scanning electron microscopy（SEM） and energy dispersive spectroscopy（EDS） were used to observe and analyze the microstructure and composition of FeCrAl（f）/HA composites,respectively.The mechanical properties of FeCrAl（f）/HA composites were measured by the three-point-bending test.The results show that the composite can be reinforced by FeCrAl fiber and enhanced gradually,and then declined with the increase of the content of FeCrAl fiber（0-11%,volume fraction） in the whole range of experiments.Both the HA matrix and FeCrAl fiber integrate very tightly and bit into each other very deeply and counter-diffusion takes place to some extent at two-phase interface.The optimum parameters of FeCrAl（f）/HA composite are diameter of 22 μm,length of 1-2 mm and of volume faction of about 7% for FeCrAl fibers.展开更多
The high-temperature mechanical behaviors of Multi-Layer Composite Panels(MCP)and Corrugated Sandwich Panels(CSP)of Continuous Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene(CGFRPP)are critical for their application in aerospac...The high-temperature mechanical behaviors of Multi-Layer Composite Panels(MCP)and Corrugated Sandwich Panels(CSP)of Continuous Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene(CGFRPP)are critical for their application in aerospace fields,which have been rarely mentioned in previous studies.High-temperature quasi-static tensile and compression tests on CGFRPP MCP are conducted first.The results showed that the tensile and compression strength,stiffness,and tensile modulus of MCP decreased with increasing temperature.The Gibson model was found to be more suitable for predicting the high-temperature mechanical performance of MCP after comparing the calculated results of different theoretical models with experimental data.Secondly,hightemperature planar compression tests were conducted on the CGFRPP CSP,revealing that the main failure modes were corrugated core buckling and delamination between the face panel and core material,with delamination being intensified at higher temperatures.Therefore,we proposed a strength theoretical model that considers structural buckling failure and interface delamination failure,and introduced the influence factor to evaluate the effect of interface delamination on structural strength.展开更多
Embedding optical fiber sensors into composite materials offers the advantage of real-time structural monitoring.However,there is an order-of-magnitude difference in diameter between optical fibers and reinforcing fib...Embedding optical fiber sensors into composite materials offers the advantage of real-time structural monitoring.However,there is an order-of-magnitude difference in diameter between optical fibers and reinforcing fibers,and the detailed mechanism of how embedded optical fibers affect the micromechanical behavior and damage failure processes within composite materials remains unclear.This paper presents a micromechanical simulation analysis of composite materials embedded with optical fibers.By constructing representative volume elements(RVEs)with randomly distributed reinforcing fibers,the optical fiber,the matrix,and the interface phase,the micromechanical behavior and damage evolution under transverse tensile and compressive loads are explored.The study finds that the presence of embedded optical fibers significantly influences the initiation and propagation of microscopic damage within the composites.Under transverse tension,the fiber-matrix interface cracks first,followed by plastic cracking in the matrix surrounding the fibers,forming micro-cracks.Eventually,these cracks connect with the debonded areas at the fiber-matrix interface to form a dominant crack that spans the entire model.Under transverse compression,plastic cracking first occurs in the resin surrounding the optical fibers,connecting with the interface debonding areas between the optical fibers and the matrix to form two parallel shear bands.Additionally,it is observed that the strength of the interface between the optical fiber and the matrix critically affects the simulation results.The simulated damage morphologies align closely with those observed using scanning electron microscopy(SEM).These findings offer theoretical insights that can inform the design and fabrication of smart composite materials with embedded optical fiber sensors for advanced structural health monitoring.展开更多
This research addresses the growing demand for high-performance protective materials against high-velocity projectile impacts.The performance of multi-layered steel fiber-reinforced mortar(SFRM)panels with varying thi...This research addresses the growing demand for high-performance protective materials against high-velocity projectile impacts.The performance of multi-layered steel fiber-reinforced mortar(SFRM)panels with varying thicknesses and air gaps,was experimentally investigated under single and repeated impacts of 7.62×51 mm bullets fired from a distance of 50 m.The impact events were recorded using a high-speed camera at 40000 fps.Panel performance was assessed in terms of failure modes,kinetic energy absorption,spalling diameter,and percentage of back-face damage area,and weight loss.Results showed that panel configuration significantly influenced performance.Panel P10,with 70 mm SFRM thickness and 20 mm air gaps,provided the highest resistance,dissipating 5223 J of kinetic energy and preventing back-face damage.In contrast,P7,which absorbed 4476 J,presented a back damage area percentage of 8.93%after three impacts.Weight loss analysis further confirmed durability improvements,with P10 showing only 1.53%cumulative loss compared to 3.26%in P7.The inclusion of wider air gaps enhanced energy dissipation and reduced damage.Comparison between single and repeated impacts demonstrated the sustained resistance of high-performance panels,with P10 maintaining minimal degradation across three consecutive impacts.These findings highlight the potential of multi-layer SFRM panels to enhance ballistic resistance,making them suitable for military,security,and civilian protective applications requiring long-term durability.展开更多
The poor surface antibacterial properties are one of the important factors limiting the application of Carbon Fibers Reinforced Polyetheretherketone (CFR-P) composites as artificial bone replace materials. Some of the...The poor surface antibacterial properties are one of the important factors limiting the application of Carbon Fibers Reinforced Polyetheretherketone (CFR-P) composites as artificial bone replace materials. Some of the Two-Dimensional (2D) nanomaterials with unique lamellar structures and biological properties have been demonstrated to have excellent antibacterial properties. Antibacterial properties can be improved by feasible chemical strategies for preparing 2D nanomaterials coating on the surface of CFR-P. In this work, Black Phosphorus (BP) coating was prepared on the originally chemically inert CFR-P surface based on wet chemical pretreatment. The physical and chemical properties, including surface microstructure, chemical composition and state, roughness and hydrophilicity were characterized. The antibacterial ratios against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), Escherichia coli (E. coli), and Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) were evaluated. The results indicated that hydrophilicity of BP coating on CFR-P was significantly higher compared to that of the pure CFR-P. Wet chemical pretreatment using mixed acid reagents (concentrated sulfuric acid and concentrated nitric acid) introduced hydroxyl, carboxyl and nitro groups on CFR-P. The BP coating exhibited the antibacterial rate of over 98% against both S. aureus and E. coli. In addition, the antibacterial rate of BP coating against the main pathogenic bacteria of dental caries, Streptococcus mutans, reached 45%.展开更多
3D printing has emerged as an advanced manufacturing technique for carbon fiber reinforced composites and relevant structures that endure significant dynamic loads in engineering applications.The dynamic behavior of t...3D printing has emerged as an advanced manufacturing technique for carbon fiber reinforced composites and relevant structures that endure significant dynamic loads in engineering applications.The dynamic behavior of these materials,primarily influenced by the dynamic fiber pullout interface strength necessitates investigation into the rate-dependent fiber/matrix interfacial strength.This study modifies a Hopkinson tension bar to conduct dynamic pullout tests on a single fiber bundle,utilizing a low-impedance bar and an in-situ calibrated semiconductor strain gauge to capture weak stress signals.Stress equilibrium analyses are performed to validate the transient dynamic loading on single fiber bundle specimens.The results reveal that the fiber/matrix interfacial strength is rate-dependent,increasing with the loading rate,while remaining unaffected by the embedded length.Fracture microstructural analyses show minimal fiber pullout due to high interfacial stresses induced by longer embedded lengths.Lastly,suggestions are made for the efficient design of fiber pullout experiments.展开更多
Polyether ether ketone(PEEK)-based continuous glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite offers advantages such as high strength,electrical insulation,and heat insulation.Parts manufactured using this composite an...Polyether ether ketone(PEEK)-based continuous glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite offers advantages such as high strength,electrical insulation,and heat insulation.Parts manufactured using this composite and 3D printing have promising applications in aerospace,automobile,rail transit,etc.In this paper,a high-temperature melt impregnation method was used to successfully prepare the 3D printing prepreg filaments of the aforementioned composite.In the FDM 3D printing equipment,a nozzle of high thermal conductivity and wear-resistant copper alloy and a PEEK-based carbon fiber thermoplastic composite build plate with uniform temperature control were innovatively introduced to effectively improve the quality of 3D printing.The porosity of the 3D printed samples produced from the composite prepreg filament was analyzed under different printing parameters,and the mechanical properties and fracture mechanism of the printed parts were studied.The results show that the printing layer thickness,printing speed,printing temperature and build plate temperature have varying effects on the porosity of printed parts,which in turn affects tensile strength and the interlaminar shear strength(ILSS).When the printing layer thickness is 0.4 mm,printing speed is 2 mm/s,nozzle temperature is 430℃ and build plate temperature is 150℃,the tensile strength and ILSS of the composite printed parts reach their maximum values of 463.76 and 24.95 MPa,respectively.Microscopic analysis of the fracture morphology of the tensile specimens reveals that the 3D printed CGF/PEEK composite sample has three types of fracture mode,which are single filament bundle fracture,fracture mode of delamination,and fracture failure of the sample at the cross-section.The essence of the above three kinds of fracture mode is the difference of the interface bonding force of 3D printed CGF/PEEK composites.The fracture failure at the cross-section is that the continuous glass fibers in the composite are pulled out until they break,which is the main form of the failure of the composite under tensile load.The interfacial region of the composite is prone to microscopic defects such as voids and delamination during 3D printing,which become the most vulnerable link of the composite.Understanding the relationship between voids and fracture behavior lays a foundation for defect suppression and performance improvement of subsequent printed parts.展开更多
The frequent or occasional impact loads pose serious threats to the service safety of conventional concrete structures in tunnel.In this paper,a novel three-dimensional mesoscopic model of steel fiber reinforced concr...The frequent or occasional impact loads pose serious threats to the service safety of conventional concrete structures in tunnel.In this paper,a novel three-dimensional mesoscopic model of steel fiber reinforced concrete(SFRC)is constructed by discrete element method.The model encompasses the concrete matrix,aggregate,interfacial transition zone and steel fibers,taking into account the random shape of the coarse aggregate and the stochastic distribution of steel fibers.It captures microscopic-level interactions among the coarse aggregate,steel fibers,and matrix.Subsequently,a comprehensive procedure is formulated to calibrate the microscopic parameters required by the model,and the reliability of the model is verified by comparing with the experimental results.Furthermore,a coupled finite difference method-discrete element method approach is used to construct the model of the split Hopkinson pressure bar.Compression tests are simulated on SFRC specimens with varying steel fiber contents under static and dynamic loading conditions.Finally,based on the advantages of DEM analysis at the mesoscopic level,this study analyzed mechanisms of enhancement and crack arrest in SFRC.It shed a light on the perspectives of interface failure process,microcrack propagation,contact force field evolution and energy analysis,offering valuable insights for related mining engineering applications.展开更多
Fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composites(FRCMCs)are the preferred materials for safety critical components in the fields of aerospace,nuclear engineering,and transportation,with broad market and application prospect...Fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composites(FRCMCs)are the preferred materials for safety critical components in the fields of aerospace,nuclear engineering,and transportation,with broad market and application prospects.However,due to the characteristics of multiphase,heterogeneity,and anisotropy,key issues such as poor adhesion,high porosity,and crack propagation urgently need to be addressed in the fabrication and machining of FRCMCs.With the increasing demand for FRCMCs parts,high-quality and reliable design and fabrication,performance evaluation,and precision manufacturing have become a series of hot issues.There is a lack of systematic review in capturing the current research status and development direction of FRCMCs fabrication and machining.This research aims to comprehensively review and critically evaluate the existing understanding of the fabrication and machining of FRCMCs.This study can provide scientists with a deeper understanding of the shape control mechanism of FRCMCs fabrication and machining,the theoretical basis of material synchronous removal,machining performance,and development direction.Firstly,the basic characteristics and application background of FRCMCs are introduced.Secondly,by comparing and analyzing the typical fabrication process of FRCMCs,the advantages,disadvantages,and performance evaluation of different processes are comprehensively evaluated.Thirdly,the material removal mechanisms and machining performance evaluation standards of traditional mechanical machining technologies(drilling,milling,grinding)and non-traditional mechanical machining technologies(ultrasonic,laser,water jet,discharge,wire saw,and multi-field hybrid machining)are discussed and analyzed.Finally,the challenges,development trends,and prospects faced by FRCMCs in the fields of fabrication,machining,and application are analyzed.This study not only elucidates the basic processes and key difficulties in the fabrication of FRCMCs,but also provides valuable insights for low-damage machining.展开更多
In order to study the fatigue failure mode and fatigue life laws of basalt-aramid and basalt-carbon hybrid fiber reinforced polymer （ FRP ） sheets, fatigue experiments are carried out, considering two hybrid ratios ...In order to study the fatigue failure mode and fatigue life laws of basalt-aramid and basalt-carbon hybrid fiber reinforced polymer （ FRP ） sheets, fatigue experiments are carried out, considering two hybrid ratios of 1 ： 1 and 2：1 under different stress levels from 0.6 to 0.95. The results show that fractures occur first in carbon fibers or aramid fibers for the specimens with hybrid ratio of 1： 1, namely B1A1 and B1C1, while a fracture occurs first in basalt fibers for the specimens with a hybrid ratio of 2： 1, namely B2A1 and B2C1. The fatigue lives of the hybrid FRP sheets increase with the improvement of the content of carbon fibers or aramid fibers, and the influence of the carbon fibers content improvement to fatigue life is more significant. The fatigue performance of B2A1 is relatively worse, while the fatigue performance of B1C1 and B2C1 is relatively better. Finally, a new fatigue stiffness degradation model with dual variables and double inflection points is presented, which is applicable to both hybrid and normal FRP sheets.展开更多
To study the response characteristics of the carbon fiber fabric reinforced composites under impact loading, one dimensional strain impact test, multi gauge technique and Lagrange analysis method are used. The decay...To study the response characteristics of the carbon fiber fabric reinforced composites under impact loading, one dimensional strain impact test, multi gauge technique and Lagrange analysis method are used. The decaying rule of the stress σ , strain ε , strain rate ε · and density ρ with time and space is obtained. By the theory of dynamics, the impact response characteristics of the material is analyzed and discussed.展开更多
A cohesive zone model is employed to simulate the fiber/matrix interface damage of composites with ductile matrix. The study is carried out to investigate the dependence of the interface damage and the composite tensi...A cohesive zone model is employed to simulate the fiber/matrix interface damage of composites with ductile matrix. The study is carried out to investigate the dependence of the interface damage and the composite tensile strength on the micro parameters of the composite. These parameters contain fiber packing pattern, fiber volume fraction, and the modulus ratio of the fiber to the matrix. The investigation reveals that though the high fiber vo lume fraction, the high fiber′s modulus and the square fiber packing can supply strong reinforcement to the composite, the interface damage is susceptible in these cases. The tensile strength of the composite is dominated by the interface strength when the interface debonding occurs.展开更多
基金Funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFC0705400)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51678142)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities。
文摘Ultra-high performance cement-based composites (UHPCC) is promising in construction of concrete structures that suffer impact and explosive loads.In this study,a reference UHPCC mixture with no fiber reinforcement and four mixtures with a single type of fiber reinforcement or hybrid fiber reinforcements of straight smooth and end hook type of steel fibers were prepared.Split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) was performed to investigate the dynamic compression behavior of UHPCC and X-CT test and 3D reconstruction technology were used to indicate the failure process of UHPCC under impact loading.Results show that UHPCC with 1% straight smooth fiber and 2% end hook fiber reinforcements demonstrated the best static and dynamic mechanical properties.When the hybrid steel fiber reinforcements are added in the concrete,it may need more impact energy to break the matrix and to pull out the fiber reinforcements,thus,the mixture with hybrid steel fiber reinforcements demonstrates excellent dynamic compressive performance.
文摘Carbon fiber reinforced polymer(CFRP)is an advanced material widely used in bridge structures,demonstrating a promising application prospect.CFRP possesses excellent mechanical properties,construction advantages,and durability benefits.Its application in bridge reinforcement can significantly enhance the overall performance of the reinforced bridge,thereby improving the durability and extending the service life of the bridge.Therefore,it is necessary to further explore how CFRP can be effectively applied in bridge reinforcement projects to improve the quality of such projects and ensure the safety of bridges during operation.
文摘The intestinal wall is considered as a highly composite heterogeneous tissue characterized by a strong nonlinear stress-strain passive response with an exponential stiffening effect at higher deformations.The conventional theory of fiber-reinforced elastic solids allows one to describe the anisotropic strain energy as a function of the pseudo-invariants arising from the coupling of the elastic deformation and the direction of fiber reinforcement.In this paper,a multi-layer finite element model of the intestine walls is developed,based on an anisotropic hyperelastic theory of the layered structure,in which each layer may be considered as a composite reinforced by two families of fibers that are arranged in symmetrical spirals.A potential is proposed to model the intestine walls as a fiber-reinforced composite consisting of two directions of muscle-fiber reinforcement and a cross-ply collagen arrangement.Moreover,finite element simulations of a specimen cut from the intestinal walls were carried out by using the same form of strain-energy function,described by a well-known Gasser-Ogden-Holzapfel(GOH)model,for each layer.The model parameters were optimized by fitting the model to the experimental stress-stretch responses in both longitudinal and circumferential directions.In order to verify the proposed model,finite element analyses were carried out to investigate the distributions of equivalent stress in the intestine after the complete deployment of capsule robot legs.
文摘Metro(subway)is an advanced public transport infrastructure system in urban areas with high capacity.The traffic operation of a metro is not affected by other vehicle traffic thanks to underground tunnels.With these benefits metro lines are preferred to solve the traffic problem in urbanized cities such as Istanbul,which is the focus of this study.Metro projects require huge amounts of budgets to be built.Putting these projects into service in targeted time is of great importance.The objective of this study is to minimize total metro construction project time by utilizing fiber reinforcement in tunnel linings.In this research,using fiber reinforcement to construct primary(initial)tunnel linings and secondary(final)tunnel linings of the metro projects are analyzed in terms of project duration.After comparison of two railway tunnel projects,evaluations and observations of a completed metro project revealed that using fiber reinforcement for either the primary lining or the final lining of tunnels reduces construction time of metro station tunnels by 25%.In addition,using fiber reinforcement to construct both the final lining and the primary lining of tunnels reduces construction time of the metro station tunnels and the whole metro project by 47% and 22%,respectively.The results of this study can be useful for completing challenging metro projects and putting it into service within the targeted time.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.51432008,51502242,U1435202,and 51202194)the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China (No.20126102110013)the Key Grant Project of Chinese Ministry of Education (No.313047)
文摘In-situ growing carbon nanotubes （CNTs） directly on carbon fibers （CFs） always lead to a degraded tensile strength of CFs and then a poor fiber-dominated mechanical property of carbon/carbon composites （C/ Cs）. To solve this issue, here, a novel carbon fiber-based multiscale reinforcement is reported. To synthesize it, carbon fibers （CFs） have been first grafted by graphene oxide （GO）, and then carbon nanotubes （CNTs） have been in-situ grown on GO-grafted CFs by catalytic chemical vapor deposition. Characterizations on this novel reinforcement show that GO grafting cannot only nondestructively improve the surface chemical activity of CFs but also protect CFs against the high-temperature corrosion of metal catalyst during CNT growth, which maintains their tensile properties. Tensile property tests for unidirectional C/Cs with different preforms show that this novel reinforcement can endow C/C with improved tensile properties, 32% and 87% higher than that of pure C/C and C/C only doped with in-situ grown CNTs. This work would open up a possibility to fabricate multiscale C/Cs with excellent global performance.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50708059)the Graduate Student Research and Innovation Program of Shanghai Jiaotong University (No. TS0220701001)
文摘Bond behavior of corroded reinforcement in concrete wrapped with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) under cyclic loading is experimentally investigated. An electrolyte corrosion technique is used to accelerate the corrosion of the steel bar in cylindrical concrete specimens. Wrapped specimens are strengthened with one layer of CFRP after the reinforcements are corroded. The experimental parameters investigated include: corrosion level, CFRP wrapped and number of loading cycles. Test results indicate that bond strength and area of hysteretic curve of CFRP wrapped specimens are larger than those of the unwrapped specimens. With increasing the number of loading cycles, the bond strength and area of hysteretic curve decrease gradually, especially at the 1st cyclic loading. The CFRP wrapping reduces the bond degradation rate effectively and prevents the bond-splitting failure of the corroded concrete specimens.
基金This project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Projects No.51378412)China State Administration of Cultural Heritage(Project No.20110308).
文摘Murals in Mogao Grottoes consist of three parts:support layer,earthen plasters and paint layer.The earthen plasters play a key role in the preservation of murals.It is a mixture of Dengban soil,sand,and plant fiber.Two different natural fibers,hemp fiber and cotton fiber,were reinforced to earthen plasters in the same percentage to evaluate the influence on hygrothermal performance.The two types of earthen plasters were studied:one containing hemp fiber in the fine plaster(HFP)and the other containing cotton fiber in the fine plaster(CFP).Specific heat capacity,dry thermal conductivity,water vapor permeability,and sorption isotherms were investigated.The results showed that the difference between two natural fibers has much more impact on the hygric properties(water vapor permeability and sorption isotherms)of earthen plasters than on their thermal performance(specific heat capacity and dry thermal conductivity).The CFP with higher density has higher thermal conductivity than the HFP with lower density.But no significant differences of specific heat capacity were observed.Compared with HFP,CFP used in murals can reduce the rate of water transfer and prevent salt from transferring water to the mural surface.The overall findings highlight that all these features of CFP are beneficial to the long-term preservation of murals.The study of the earthen plasters in Mogao Grottoes is of general significance,and the measured properties can be used to obtain coupled heat and moisture analysis of the earthen plasters and to dissect the degradation mechanism of murals.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Development Program of Jilin Province(No.20240101122JC)and(No.20240101143JC)the Key Scientific and Technological Research and Development Projects of Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Department(Grant Number 20230201108GX)。
文摘Insufficient interfacial activity and poor wettability between fibers and matrix are the two main factors limiting the improvement of mechanical properties of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics(CFRP).Owl feathers are known for their unique compact structure;they are not only lightweight but also strong.In this study,an in-depth look at owl feathers was made and it found that owl feathers not only have the macro branches structure between feather shafts and branches but also have fine feather structures on the branches.The presence of these fine feather structures increases the specific surface area of the plume branches and allows neighboring plume branches to hook up with each other,forming an effective mechanical interlocking structure.These structures bring owl feathers excellent mechanical properties.Inspired by the natural structure of owl feathers,a weaving technique and a sizing process were combined to prepare bionic Carbon Fiber(CF)fabrics and then to fabricate the bionic CFRP with structural characteristics similar to owl feathers.To evaluate the effect of the fine feather structure on the mechanical properties of CFRP,a mechanical property study on CFRP with and without the fine feather imitation structure were conducted.The experimental results show that the introduction of the fine feather branch structure enhance the mechanical properties of CFRP significantly.Specifically,the tensile strength of the composites increased by 6.42%and 13.06%and the flexural strength increased by 8.02%and 16.87%in the 0°and 90°sample directions,respectively.These results provide a new design idea for the improvement of the mechanical properties of the CFRP,promoting the application of CFRP in engineering fields,such as automotive transportation,rail transit,aerospace,and construction.
基金Project(50774096) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2011QNZT046) supported by the Fundamental Research Funds of the Central South University,ChinaProject supported by the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of Central South University,China
文摘FeCrAl fiber-reinforced hydroxyapatite（HA） biocomposites（FeCrAl（f）/HA） were fabricated by the hot pressing technique.The metallographic microscopy,X-ray diffractometry,scanning electron microscopy（SEM） and energy dispersive spectroscopy（EDS） were used to observe and analyze the microstructure and composition of FeCrAl（f）/HA composites,respectively.The mechanical properties of FeCrAl（f）/HA composites were measured by the three-point-bending test.The results show that the composite can be reinforced by FeCrAl fiber and enhanced gradually,and then declined with the increase of the content of FeCrAl fiber（0-11%,volume fraction） in the whole range of experiments.Both the HA matrix and FeCrAl fiber integrate very tightly and bit into each other very deeply and counter-diffusion takes place to some extent at two-phase interface.The optimum parameters of FeCrAl（f）/HA composite are diameter of 22 μm,length of 1-2 mm and of volume faction of about 7% for FeCrAl fibers.
基金co-supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12372127,12202085,12302464)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.2024CDJXY009)+1 种基金the Chongqing Outstanding Youth Fund,China(No.CSTB2024NSCQ-JQX0028)the Chongqing Natural Science Foundation,China(Nos.cstc2021ycjh-bgzxm0117,CSTB2022NSCQ-MSX0608)。
文摘The high-temperature mechanical behaviors of Multi-Layer Composite Panels(MCP)and Corrugated Sandwich Panels(CSP)of Continuous Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene(CGFRPP)are critical for their application in aerospace fields,which have been rarely mentioned in previous studies.High-temperature quasi-static tensile and compression tests on CGFRPP MCP are conducted first.The results showed that the tensile and compression strength,stiffness,and tensile modulus of MCP decreased with increasing temperature.The Gibson model was found to be more suitable for predicting the high-temperature mechanical performance of MCP after comparing the calculated results of different theoretical models with experimental data.Secondly,hightemperature planar compression tests were conducted on the CGFRPP CSP,revealing that the main failure modes were corrugated core buckling and delamination between the face panel and core material,with delamination being intensified at higher temperatures.Therefore,we proposed a strength theoretical model that considers structural buckling failure and interface delamination failure,and introduced the influence factor to evaluate the effect of interface delamination on structural strength.
基金funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFB3402500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12372129).
文摘Embedding optical fiber sensors into composite materials offers the advantage of real-time structural monitoring.However,there is an order-of-magnitude difference in diameter between optical fibers and reinforcing fibers,and the detailed mechanism of how embedded optical fibers affect the micromechanical behavior and damage failure processes within composite materials remains unclear.This paper presents a micromechanical simulation analysis of composite materials embedded with optical fibers.By constructing representative volume elements(RVEs)with randomly distributed reinforcing fibers,the optical fiber,the matrix,and the interface phase,the micromechanical behavior and damage evolution under transverse tensile and compressive loads are explored.The study finds that the presence of embedded optical fibers significantly influences the initiation and propagation of microscopic damage within the composites.Under transverse tension,the fiber-matrix interface cracks first,followed by plastic cracking in the matrix surrounding the fibers,forming micro-cracks.Eventually,these cracks connect with the debonded areas at the fiber-matrix interface to form a dominant crack that spans the entire model.Under transverse compression,plastic cracking first occurs in the resin surrounding the optical fibers,connecting with the interface debonding areas between the optical fibers and the matrix to form two parallel shear bands.Additionally,it is observed that the strength of the interface between the optical fiber and the matrix critically affects the simulation results.The simulated damage morphologies align closely with those observed using scanning electron microscopy(SEM).These findings offer theoretical insights that can inform the design and fabrication of smart composite materials with embedded optical fiber sensors for advanced structural health monitoring.
基金funded by Thailand Research Fund under Research and Researchers for Industries (contract no. MSD62I0063)
文摘This research addresses the growing demand for high-performance protective materials against high-velocity projectile impacts.The performance of multi-layered steel fiber-reinforced mortar(SFRM)panels with varying thicknesses and air gaps,was experimentally investigated under single and repeated impacts of 7.62×51 mm bullets fired from a distance of 50 m.The impact events were recorded using a high-speed camera at 40000 fps.Panel performance was assessed in terms of failure modes,kinetic energy absorption,spalling diameter,and percentage of back-face damage area,and weight loss.Results showed that panel configuration significantly influenced performance.Panel P10,with 70 mm SFRM thickness and 20 mm air gaps,provided the highest resistance,dissipating 5223 J of kinetic energy and preventing back-face damage.In contrast,P7,which absorbed 4476 J,presented a back damage area percentage of 8.93%after three impacts.Weight loss analysis further confirmed durability improvements,with P10 showing only 1.53%cumulative loss compared to 3.26%in P7.The inclusion of wider air gaps enhanced energy dissipation and reduced damage.Comparison between single and repeated impacts demonstrated the sustained resistance of high-performance panels,with P10 maintaining minimal degradation across three consecutive impacts.These findings highlight the potential of multi-layer SFRM panels to enhance ballistic resistance,making them suitable for military,security,and civilian protective applications requiring long-term durability.
基金support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61971301)In part by the Central Guidance on Local Science and Technology Development Fund of Shanxi Province under Grant YDZJSX2021A018+1 种基金Shanxi Province Higher Education Science and Technology Innovation Plan Project(2022L060)the Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(Nos.202203021212227,202303021212082).
文摘The poor surface antibacterial properties are one of the important factors limiting the application of Carbon Fibers Reinforced Polyetheretherketone (CFR-P) composites as artificial bone replace materials. Some of the Two-Dimensional (2D) nanomaterials with unique lamellar structures and biological properties have been demonstrated to have excellent antibacterial properties. Antibacterial properties can be improved by feasible chemical strategies for preparing 2D nanomaterials coating on the surface of CFR-P. In this work, Black Phosphorus (BP) coating was prepared on the originally chemically inert CFR-P surface based on wet chemical pretreatment. The physical and chemical properties, including surface microstructure, chemical composition and state, roughness and hydrophilicity were characterized. The antibacterial ratios against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), Escherichia coli (E. coli), and Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) were evaluated. The results indicated that hydrophilicity of BP coating on CFR-P was significantly higher compared to that of the pure CFR-P. Wet chemical pretreatment using mixed acid reagents (concentrated sulfuric acid and concentrated nitric acid) introduced hydroxyl, carboxyl and nitro groups on CFR-P. The BP coating exhibited the antibacterial rate of over 98% against both S. aureus and E. coli. In addition, the antibacterial rate of BP coating against the main pathogenic bacteria of dental caries, Streptococcus mutans, reached 45%.
基金supported by the Key Research and Development Plan of Shaanxi Province(No.2023-GHZD-12)the Chinese Aeronautical Establishment Aeronautical Science Foundation(No.20230041053006)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12472392 and 12172304).
文摘3D printing has emerged as an advanced manufacturing technique for carbon fiber reinforced composites and relevant structures that endure significant dynamic loads in engineering applications.The dynamic behavior of these materials,primarily influenced by the dynamic fiber pullout interface strength necessitates investigation into the rate-dependent fiber/matrix interfacial strength.This study modifies a Hopkinson tension bar to conduct dynamic pullout tests on a single fiber bundle,utilizing a low-impedance bar and an in-situ calibrated semiconductor strain gauge to capture weak stress signals.Stress equilibrium analyses are performed to validate the transient dynamic loading on single fiber bundle specimens.The results reveal that the fiber/matrix interfacial strength is rate-dependent,increasing with the loading rate,while remaining unaffected by the embedded length.Fracture microstructural analyses show minimal fiber pullout due to high interfacial stresses induced by longer embedded lengths.Lastly,suggestions are made for the efficient design of fiber pullout experiments.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program Project of China(Grant No.2018YFB1106700).
文摘Polyether ether ketone(PEEK)-based continuous glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite offers advantages such as high strength,electrical insulation,and heat insulation.Parts manufactured using this composite and 3D printing have promising applications in aerospace,automobile,rail transit,etc.In this paper,a high-temperature melt impregnation method was used to successfully prepare the 3D printing prepreg filaments of the aforementioned composite.In the FDM 3D printing equipment,a nozzle of high thermal conductivity and wear-resistant copper alloy and a PEEK-based carbon fiber thermoplastic composite build plate with uniform temperature control were innovatively introduced to effectively improve the quality of 3D printing.The porosity of the 3D printed samples produced from the composite prepreg filament was analyzed under different printing parameters,and the mechanical properties and fracture mechanism of the printed parts were studied.The results show that the printing layer thickness,printing speed,printing temperature and build plate temperature have varying effects on the porosity of printed parts,which in turn affects tensile strength and the interlaminar shear strength(ILSS).When the printing layer thickness is 0.4 mm,printing speed is 2 mm/s,nozzle temperature is 430℃ and build plate temperature is 150℃,the tensile strength and ILSS of the composite printed parts reach their maximum values of 463.76 and 24.95 MPa,respectively.Microscopic analysis of the fracture morphology of the tensile specimens reveals that the 3D printed CGF/PEEK composite sample has three types of fracture mode,which are single filament bundle fracture,fracture mode of delamination,and fracture failure of the sample at the cross-section.The essence of the above three kinds of fracture mode is the difference of the interface bonding force of 3D printed CGF/PEEK composites.The fracture failure at the cross-section is that the continuous glass fibers in the composite are pulled out until they break,which is the main form of the failure of the composite under tensile load.The interfacial region of the composite is prone to microscopic defects such as voids and delamination during 3D printing,which become the most vulnerable link of the composite.Understanding the relationship between voids and fracture behavior lays a foundation for defect suppression and performance improvement of subsequent printed parts.
基金financial support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52174101&52408310)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2023A1515011634&2024A1515012528)Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology(2021ZT09G087)for the research.
文摘The frequent or occasional impact loads pose serious threats to the service safety of conventional concrete structures in tunnel.In this paper,a novel three-dimensional mesoscopic model of steel fiber reinforced concrete(SFRC)is constructed by discrete element method.The model encompasses the concrete matrix,aggregate,interfacial transition zone and steel fibers,taking into account the random shape of the coarse aggregate and the stochastic distribution of steel fibers.It captures microscopic-level interactions among the coarse aggregate,steel fibers,and matrix.Subsequently,a comprehensive procedure is formulated to calibrate the microscopic parameters required by the model,and the reliability of the model is verified by comparing with the experimental results.Furthermore,a coupled finite difference method-discrete element method approach is used to construct the model of the split Hopkinson pressure bar.Compression tests are simulated on SFRC specimens with varying steel fiber contents under static and dynamic loading conditions.Finally,based on the advantages of DEM analysis at the mesoscopic level,this study analyzed mechanisms of enhancement and crack arrest in SFRC.It shed a light on the perspectives of interface failure process,microcrack propagation,contact force field evolution and energy analysis,offering valuable insights for related mining engineering applications.
基金supported by Key Laboratory of Higheffciency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture at Shandong University,Ministry of Education,the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52305484,52305475,and U23A20632)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2024M761876)+7 种基金the Youth Innovation Team Program of Universities in Shandong Province(No.2024KJH166)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFC2413301)the Taishan Scholars Program(No.tsqn202408242)the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Nos.ZR2022QE053 and ZR2022QE159)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2022A1515111124)the Major Scientific and Technological Innovation Project of Shandong Province(No.2023CXGC010207)the Major Basic Research of Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.ZR2023ZD34)the talent research project for the pilot project of integrating science,education,and industries of Qilu University of Technology(Shandong Academy of Sciences)(No.2024RCKY009)。
文摘Fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composites(FRCMCs)are the preferred materials for safety critical components in the fields of aerospace,nuclear engineering,and transportation,with broad market and application prospects.However,due to the characteristics of multiphase,heterogeneity,and anisotropy,key issues such as poor adhesion,high porosity,and crack propagation urgently need to be addressed in the fabrication and machining of FRCMCs.With the increasing demand for FRCMCs parts,high-quality and reliable design and fabrication,performance evaluation,and precision manufacturing have become a series of hot issues.There is a lack of systematic review in capturing the current research status and development direction of FRCMCs fabrication and machining.This research aims to comprehensively review and critically evaluate the existing understanding of the fabrication and machining of FRCMCs.This study can provide scientists with a deeper understanding of the shape control mechanism of FRCMCs fabrication and machining,the theoretical basis of material synchronous removal,machining performance,and development direction.Firstly,the basic characteristics and application background of FRCMCs are introduced.Secondly,by comparing and analyzing the typical fabrication process of FRCMCs,the advantages,disadvantages,and performance evaluation of different processes are comprehensively evaluated.Thirdly,the material removal mechanisms and machining performance evaluation standards of traditional mechanical machining technologies(drilling,milling,grinding)and non-traditional mechanical machining technologies(ultrasonic,laser,water jet,discharge,wire saw,and multi-field hybrid machining)are discussed and analyzed.Finally,the challenges,development trends,and prospects faced by FRCMCs in the fields of fabrication,machining,and application are analyzed.This study not only elucidates the basic processes and key difficulties in the fabrication of FRCMCs,but also provides valuable insights for low-damage machining.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51108238)
文摘In order to study the fatigue failure mode and fatigue life laws of basalt-aramid and basalt-carbon hybrid fiber reinforced polymer （ FRP ） sheets, fatigue experiments are carried out, considering two hybrid ratios of 1 ： 1 and 2：1 under different stress levels from 0.6 to 0.95. The results show that fractures occur first in carbon fibers or aramid fibers for the specimens with hybrid ratio of 1： 1, namely B1A1 and B1C1, while a fracture occurs first in basalt fibers for the specimens with a hybrid ratio of 2： 1, namely B2A1 and B2C1. The fatigue lives of the hybrid FRP sheets increase with the improvement of the content of carbon fibers or aramid fibers, and the influence of the carbon fibers content improvement to fatigue life is more significant. The fatigue performance of B2A1 is relatively worse, while the fatigue performance of B1C1 and B2C1 is relatively better. Finally, a new fatigue stiffness degradation model with dual variables and double inflection points is presented, which is applicable to both hybrid and normal FRP sheets.
文摘To study the response characteristics of the carbon fiber fabric reinforced composites under impact loading, one dimensional strain impact test, multi gauge technique and Lagrange analysis method are used. The decaying rule of the stress σ , strain ε , strain rate ε · and density ρ with time and space is obtained. By the theory of dynamics, the impact response characteristics of the material is analyzed and discussed.
文摘A cohesive zone model is employed to simulate the fiber/matrix interface damage of composites with ductile matrix. The study is carried out to investigate the dependence of the interface damage and the composite tensile strength on the micro parameters of the composite. These parameters contain fiber packing pattern, fiber volume fraction, and the modulus ratio of the fiber to the matrix. The investigation reveals that though the high fiber vo lume fraction, the high fiber′s modulus and the square fiber packing can supply strong reinforcement to the composite, the interface damage is susceptible in these cases. The tensile strength of the composite is dominated by the interface strength when the interface debonding occurs.
