The application of Fibre-Reinforced Plastics is important in many engineering areas, but vital for the aerospace industry. This work shows how inline metrology can contribute to a feasible production of composite parts. An inspection system based on a Machine Vision System will be presented as a key-component for the automatic construction of complex Preform structures.

In root-treated anterior teeth a better aesthetic can be achieved by using translucent and tooth-coloured post and core restorations instead of traditional metal post systems. The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the fracture strength of tooth-coloured ceramic and fibre-reinforced posts as well as titanium posts with clinically proven gold alloy posts as a control. Two all-ceramic, one...

This paper studies the fracture behaviour of unidirectional carbon fibre reinforced carbon matrix composites and its relation with the type of fibre-matrix interface developed in the composite. Model unidirectional carbon-carbon composites were prepared using the same type of fibre and different pitches as matrix precursors. These included both commercial pitches and synthesized in the laborato...

A large share of reinforced concrete (RC) framed buildings is provided with wide beams being a type of beam allowing greater freedom in the architectural arrangement of interiors, beyond further advantage due to fewer formworks needed during the construction. Nevertheless, little attention has been devoted to the seismic vulnerability of this kind of framed RC buildings as well as to the study ...

Short randomly oriented banana and sisal hybrid fibre reinforced polyester composites, banana/polyester composites and sisal/polyester composites were fabricated at different fibre loading say, 0.20 to 0.50 Vf. Composites were prepared by varying the relative volume fraction of the two fibres at each fibre loading. When the fibre loading was increased; tensile, flexural and impact properties in...

In recent past, the authors developed an innovative modular system for low rise building made by structural sandwich panels. This was conceived with focus on rationalization of construction process and thermal efficiency building. Thus, precast panels comprise two outer Steel Fibre Reinforced Self-Compacting Concrete (SFRSCC) layers, a insulation material Glass Polymer (GFRP) connectors. Studie...

Due to their inherent advantages, micro-sized horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWT) are preferred over vertical (VAWT) for urban applications. Typically, HAWTs on the market constructed using steel, alloys, or fibre-reinforced composites, with latter being most economical and stable in comparison steel alloy-based HAWTs. Nevertheless, light of increased emphasis cost savings environmental sustai...

Abstract This work investigated the impact that processing of hemp ( C. sativa L.) fibre has on mechanical properties unidirectional fibre-reinforced epoxy resin composites loaded in axial tension, and particleboard reinforced with aligned bundles applied to one surface panel. For this purpose, mechanically processed (decorticated) un-processed bundles, obtained from retted un-retted stems, wer...