The mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced composites are largely dictated by fiber-matrix interactions, where a well-adhered interface is desired. Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers suffer from poor interfacial due to their smooth and inert surface. Therefore, enhancing the such will lead an increased use in structural applications high modulus, tenacity, low density, ...

As a new type of deep-sea anchoring foundation, thetorpedo anchor has the characteristics simple installation, low cost, and high bearing capacity. Compared with torpedo without an wing, end-bearing forms pile end resistance using plate, thus further improving its uplift By conducting pullout model test anchors, we have compared analyzed effects angle bearing-plate radius on T, EN3, EN4, EC typ...

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) woven fabrics have been shown to possess a high strength-to-weight ratio, low density, high-energy absorption, and abrasion-resistant properties. When subjected dynamic impact, the primary failure mode of UHMWPE fabric is yarn pullout, which results from poor inter-yarn friction between weft warp yarns. This work investigates potential use zinc ...

In southern Taiwan, rivers sporadically cease to flow and dry up in winter. The exposed riverbeds are very vulnerable wind erosion. strong northeast monsoon often induces serious estuarine sand drift fugitive dust, which cause damages agricultural crops, human health infrastructures. Giant reed (Arundo formosana), common (Phragmite australis) the wild sugarcane (Saccharum spontaneum) pioneer gr...

We combine molecular dynamics simulations of deformation at the submicron scale with a simple continuum fracture mechanics model for the onset of crack propagation to calculate the macroscopic fracture energy of amorphous glassy polymers. Key ingredients in this multiscale approach are the elastic properties of polymer crazes and the stress at which craze fibrils fail through chain pullout or s...