The flame retardant synergism between highly stretched polymer fibres and intumescent flame retardant systems was investigated in self-reinforced polypropylene composites. It was found that the structure of reinforcement, such as degree of molecular orientation, fibre alignment and weave type, has a particular effect on the fire performance of the intumescent system. As little as 7.2 wt % addit...

Resin Concrete uses polymeric resin to replace cement concrete. Four types of polyester resins were identified with Methyl methacrylate as catalyst, calcium carbonate and fly ash fillers along river sand coarse aggregate size 10mm, 6mm used produce Seventy-two trial batches carried out for preliminary investigation targeting compressive strength more than 80 MPa (11.6 ksi) four shortlisted. The...

Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) is a type of composite material used to provide resistance corrosion when incorporated into piles. However, there gap in knowledge terms the behaviour FRP piles under axial or lateral loading soils. Thus, aim this experimental study assess factors that influence FRPs and load sandy soil. CFRP (carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer) GFRP (glass-fibre-reinforced were test...

Composite materials are finding increasing application in mechanical systems because of their desirable physical characteristics compared with metals; for example, high strengthand stiffness-to-weight ratios, and the potential for constructing complex shapes without joints or extensive machining. In addition, the dynamic behaviour of composite structures can be manipulated by judicious selectio...