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294 articles for “Flexural mechanism”
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Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Characteristics of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
Abstract: Concrete is one of the most utilized construction materials because of its excellent compressive strength and durability. Nevertheless, its relatively low tensile and flexural capacities often limit its performance in structures subjected to tensile stresses. To address this limitation, fiber reinforcement has emerged as an effective technique for enhancing the mechanical behavior of concrete. This study examines the influence of chopped basalt fibers on the strength characteristics of concrete through …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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Soil Stabilized Road
Abstract: This research examines the suitability of soil-stabilized roadways for light vehicular movement, offering an economical and practical alternative for areas with limited infrastructure development. Stabilizing soil involves improving its engineering properties by incorporating additives such as cement, lime, or other binding materials. Through stabilization, the treated soil can achieve a compressive strength of approximately 5 N/mm², or 500 tonnes per square meter (t/m²), which is sufficient to support loads imposed …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 38–42 Read article
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Characterization of Mechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Ceramic Nanoparticle-Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: This study examines the mechanical and viscoelastic properties of polymer composites reinforced with ceramic nanoparticles, specifically focusing on enhancing the performance of the material through the incorporation of alumina nanoparticles. The composites were produced by embedding alumina nanoparticles into an epoxy matrix, and their properties were assessed using tensile, flexural, and dynamic mechanical analyses (DMA). The tensile tests showed a remarkable 40% increase in tensile strength and a 35% enhancement …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 71–82 Read article
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Effect of Curing Time on Physico-mechanical Properties on Dental Composite
Abstract: This study aim to investigate the influence of curing time on physical and mechanical properties of a dental composite cured by using LED light with intensity of 1500 mW/cm2 in the range of 440-480 nm. We prepared the glass ionomer powder by fusion of various inorganic components at high temperature and studied the influence of silica/alumina ratio keeping other inorganic salts such as Calcium fluoride (CaF2), Sodium Fluoride (NaF), Calcium …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 36–47 Read article
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Investigation of Mechanical Characteristics of 3D Printed Composite Materials (Polyoxymethylene and Nylon (PA6))
Abstract: Metals and thermosetting polymers are being replaced by 3D printed fiber reinforced composites because of their lightweight construction and mechanical performance. The adoption of 3D printing technology is due to reduced material waste, design freedom, and the ability to construct complicated structures. A technique for additive manufacturing that can create intricately functional parts is fused deposition modeling. The 3D printed nylon fiber reinforced polyoxymethylene samples are fabricated with different proportions …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 53–64 Read article
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Development of Bio-Based Polymer Composites for Sustainable Construction Materials
Abstract: The demand for eco-friendly sustainable construction materials has gained significant interest in the development of bio-based polymer composites as ecologically suitable alternatives to traditional petrochemical-based polymer composites. The environmental problems associated with non-biodegradable, high-carbon-footprint polymer composites make their more bio-based counterparts an attractive option that offers both environmental and structural benefits. To evaluate environmental impact and industrial feasibility, a comprehensive life cycle assessment was performed. The methodology adopts optimized bio-based …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 194–208 Read article
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Mechanical and Morphological Analysis of Jute/Manila Hemp Hybrid Composites for Enhanced Structural Performance
Abstract: Natural fiber composites are renowned for their lightweight, strength, corrosion resistance, and high strength-to-weight ratio, often surpassing traditional metals. Despite challenges such as poor fiber-matrix adhesion and moisture susceptibility, hybridizing composites present a viable solution by enabling tailored properties for optimal performance. This study investigates hand-lay-up processed natural fiber composites, specifically woven jute/epoxy, non-woven manila hemp/epoxy, and their hybrid variants. Extensive testing was conducted on mechanical properties including hardness, flexural …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 8, 2024 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Comprehensive Performance Assessment of Silane-Treated Bio-Extracted Husk Fiber Reinforced Composites for Sustainable Construction Applications
Abstract: This research project is an extensive experimental study on bio-extracted husk fiber polymer composites with a focus on silane surface treatment. Bio-extracted rice husk fibers underwent an alkali-enzymatic hybrid extraction process followed by a 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) treatment for improved interfacial adhesion and matrix compatibility. Resin composites with treated and untreated fibers were fabricated with a weight ratio of 10%, 20%, and 30% via hand lay-up methods. A battery of mechanical …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 229–241 Read article
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Mechanical Analysis and Advanced Manufacturing of Eco-Friendly Groundnut Shell Powder Reinforced Epoxy Composites
Abstract: Polymer composites reinforced with natural materials are gaining significant attention because of their eco-friendly nature, cost-effectiveness, and favorable mechanical properties. This research explores the creation and mechanical analysis of epoxy composites strengthened with groundnut shell powder (GSP), exploring both untreated and benzoyl chloride-treated GSP variations. The research emphasizes utilizing agricultural waste material while achieving enhanced mechanical properties through surface modification and advanced fabrication techniques. The composites were manufactured using the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 174–185 Read article
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Nano Positioning for Large Scanning Range for XY Mechanism
Abstract: In this study, an XY flexure stage that provides a variety of motion options while reducing incorrect motions is designed and assessed. In the flexure design, the double parallelogram flexure modules are positioned methodically and symmetrically. The performance of the flexure stage is assessed using finite element analysis, and experimental testing is performed to validate the findings. The built-in prototype of the flexure stage has dimensions of 350 mm x …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Banana, Linen and Their Hybrid Reinforced Composite Laminates in Adverse Condition and Analyze Using ML
Abstract: This research investigates the mechanical performance of composite laminates reinforced with banana and linen fibers, focusing on both individual and hybrid fiber combinations. The primary objective is to assess how these natural fiber composites behave under extreme environmental conditions, particularly high humidity and fluctuating temperatures, which are common in aerospace and automotive applications.Key mechanical properties—tensile strength, flexural strength, and impact resistance—are experimentally evaluated to assess the performance and long-term reliability …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Mechanical Performance Assessment of Hybrid FRP Laminates with Carbon Fiber Core Using Experimental and Numerical Approaches
Abstract: The high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance and design flexibility of Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have attracted considerable attention in aerospace, automotive and structural applications. This work presents an experimental and finite element study on the tensile and flexural behavior of epoxy-based hybrid FRP laminates. Five laminate configurations were manufactured, including a unidirectional carbon fiber laminate and four hybrid laminates, Kevlar–Carbon–Kevlar (K/C/K), Glass–Carbon–Glass (G/C/G), Kevlar–Carbon–Glass (K/C/G), and Glass–Carbon–Kevlar (G/C/K). For all …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Basalt Fiber, Palm Fiber, and Seashell Powder Reinforced Hybrid Epoxy Composites: A Mechanical Characterization
Abstract: This study investigates epoxy-based composites reinforced with basalt fiber, palm fiber, and seashell powder fabricated via hand lay-up. Mechanical characterization included tensile, flexural, hardness, and impact testing, supported by ANOVA and TOPSIS analyses. The Basalt-Epoxy composite has the highest mechanical strength among the systems under investigation, with a tensile strength of 275 N/mm² and a yield stress of around 215 N/mm². Compared to Palm-Epoxy composite, which has the lowest mechanical …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1565–1575 Read article
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Comparative Study of Mechanical Properties of Sisal/Epoxy, Fiber/Glass Epoxy, Sisal/Fiber Glass/Epoxy Composites
Abstract: The rate at which non-renewable resources are consumed increases, the research of using eco-friendly and sustainable materials has been in the spotlight lately. The companies from different industries are trying to find replacements for traditional synthetic materials to limit their environmental impact and promote sustainable eco-friendly initiatives. One such approach is the usage of natural fiber polymer composites as it provides a biodegradable and renewable structural alternative over traditional synthetic …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Performance of Ambient-Cured Fly Ash–Metakaolin Inorganic Polymer Composites Activated by Anhydrous Sodium Silicate Powder
Abstract: Inorganic geopolymer networks offer a low-carbon and sustainable solution to traditional binder systems through the alkali-activation of industrials-grade aluminosilicate material. The present paper focuses on the microstructure development and the mechanical performance of the ambient-cured fly ash – metakaolin inorganic polymer composite activated with solid anhydrous sodium silicate powder. Five inorganic polymer binder combinations were formulated by replacing fly ash with metakaolin at mass fractions of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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An Experimental Investigation of Polyethylene Terephthalate Fibers in the Properties of Concrete
Abstract: In India near about every year 45 million tons of solid waste is generated. The solid waste rate is increasing of 1.5 to 2% every year. In that total solid waste, Plastics contains 12.3% waste generated in which most common are the water bottles. Now the present worldwide situation, the production of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) exceeds 6.9 million tons per year. So that it is necessary to reusing of PET …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 1063–1072 Read article
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Effect of Halloysite Loading Rate on Mechanical Properties and Thermal Stability of HNT/Epoxy Nanocomposite
Abstract: Halloysite nanotube (HNT) based polymer matrix composites were fabricated through casting using ultrasonication, followed by compression moulding method. In this research, HNT is taken into account as reinforcement, dispersed into the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A epoxy (LY 556). HNT/x (x=0 to 5 wt.%) composites were analysed according to the mechanical properties like tensile, flexural, hardness and impact. It has been found that thermal stability has been appreciably improved and calculated …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 31–45 Read article
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Effect of hybridization on mechanical Characteristics of hemp,bamboo and jute reinforced epoxy bio composites
Abstract: In the present study, hemp, jute and bamboo fibres have been reinforced with epoxy resin to develop several bio-composites (hemp/epoxy, jute/epoxy, bamboo/epoxy, hemp/jute/epoxy, hemp, bamboo, epoxy and hemp/jute/bamboo/epoxy). Their mechanical characteristics (impact strength, flexural strength, and tensile strength) have been evaluated by conducting standardized ASTM tests on the fabricated bio-composite specimens. Among these, the hybrid epoxy composite reinforced with hemp, jute, and bamboo fibers has exhibited superior tensile and impact …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 81–91 Read article
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Mechanical and Sustainable Enhancement of Epoxy Composites using Tamarind Seed Powder
Abstract: The investigation examines how tamarind seed powder affects epoxy-based materials for the development of waste-based useful products. The research examines the mechanical behavior of epoxy resin composites which contain tamarind seed powder in increasing percentages spanning from 10% to 40%. The team utilized the hand layup method to produce the composites which then fulfilled the ASTM guidelines for specimen fabrication for mechanical tests. The study examined fundamental mechanical parameters by …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 797–806 Read article
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A Review on Sisal Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials and Effects of Various Factors on its Mechanical Properties
Abstract: AbstractIn the modern world of science and technology, there is current rising trend towards the augmentation of mechanical properties of composites by introducing different materials in many flexible ways to overcome the newly resurgent demands, especially in engineering practices. Many natural fibers like jute, sisal, bamboo, bagasse, hemp and banana find their application as a reinforcing component in composite materials due to their light weight, low cost, low density, biodegradability, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 25–28 Read article