• Ocean Systems Engineering
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.409-426
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• 2018

This paper presents the strengthening of tubular joint by wrapping Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP). In this study, total number of layers, stacking sequence and length of wrapping are the different parameters involved when fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) composites are used for strengthening. For this, parameters where varied and results were compared with the reference joint. The best stacking sequence was identified which has the highest value in ultimate load with lesser deflections. For determining the best stacking sequence, numerical investigation was performed on CFRP composites; length of wrapping and number of layers were fixed. Later, the studies were focused on CFRP and GFRP strengthened joint by varying the total number of layers and length of wrapping. An attempt was done to propose a parametric equation from multiple regression analysis, which can be used for CFRP strengthened joints. Hashin failure criteria was used to check the failure of composites. Results revealed that FRP was having a greater influence in the load bearing capacity of joints, and in reducing the deflections and stresses of joint under axial compressive loads. It was also seen that, CFRP was far better than GFRP in reducing the stresses and deflection.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2023

Fiber-metal laminates (FMLs) and polymer matrix composites (PMCs) are formed in various ways. In particular, FMLs in which aluminum is laminated as a reinforced layer are widely used. Also, glass fiber-reinforced plastics (GFRPs) are generally applied as fiber laminates. The bonding interface layer between the aluminum and fiber laminate exhibits low strength when subjected to hot press fabrication in the event of delamination fracture at the interface. This study presents a simple method for strengthening the interface bonding between the aluminum metal and GFRP layer of FML composites. The surfaces of the aluminum interface layer are engraved with three kinds of patterns by using the laser machine before the hot press works. Furthermore, the effect of the laser patterns on the interfacial toughness is investigated. The interfacial toughness was evaluated by the energy release rate (G) using an asymmetric double cantilever bending specimen (ADCB). From the experimental results, it was shown that the strip type pattern (STP) has the most proper pattern shape in GFRP/Al FML composites. Therefore, this will be considered a useful method for the safety assessment of FML composite structures.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제34권11호
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• pp.1649-1657
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• 2010

성형조건에 따른 GFRP 복합재료를 관찰하여, 성형품 표면의 불량원인을 조사했다. 표면거칠기에 영향을 주는 요철의 가장 주요한 발생원인은 보압 냉각 과정에서 발생하는 모재의 수축이었다. GFRP 복합재료 성형품 표면은 성형 시의 보압하중이 높을수록 좋아졌고, 서냉실험에서는 탈형온도가 낮을수록 성형품의 표면이 좋아졌다. 그리고 보압하중과 탈형온도를 고려하여, 성형품의 표면요철 생성과정과 섬유돌출 높이 변화를 규명했다.

• Composites Research
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.48-54
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• 2002

This paper presents some research topics for advanced composites which have been conducted in Ben laboratory, College of industrial Technology, Nihon University. The topics are applications of shape memory alloy(SMA) to composite structures, dynamic responses of CFRP and GFRP structures, fabrication of new type of GFRP, fatigue and weatherability strength of CFRP and new concept of joint for FRP structures, respectively.

• 수산해양기술연구
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.250-256
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• 2008

Generally the side plate materials of FRP ship are composed of glass fiber and unsaturated polyester resin composites(GFRP composites). In this study, the effect of applied load and sliding speed on friction and wear characteristics of these materials were investigated at ambient temperature by pin-on-disc friction test. The cumulative wear volume, friction coefficient and wear rate of these materials for SiC abrasive paper were determined experimentally. The cumulative wear volume showed a tendency to increase nonlinearly with increase of sliding distance and was dependent on applied load and sliding speed for these composites. The friction coefficient of GFRP composites was increased as applied load increased at same sliding speed in wear test. It was verified by SEM photograph of worn surface that major failure mechanisms were microfracture, deformation of resin, cutting and cracking.

• Composites Research
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.380-385
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• 2013

본 논문에서는 유리섬유복합재(glass fiber reinforced plastic composites)의 드릴가공조건변화에 따른 박리지수와 표면조도 특성이 분석되었다. 드릴 가공된 홀의 입출구에서 이미지 픽셀을 이용하여 박리지수를 산출할 수 있는 관계식이 유도되었으며, 복합재 시편을 제작하여 진동 및 열 영향을 최소화할 수 있는 가공조건에서 드릴가공을 수행하여 보다 신뢰성 있게 표면조도값을 얻기 위하여 6점평균표면조도측정 방식이 적용되었다. 실험 결과로부터 GFRP 드릴가공에서 박리지수는 이송속도 증가에 감소하고, 절삭속도 증가에도 미세하게 감소함을 볼 수 있었다. 또한 드릴가공된 홀 내부에서 표면조도는 이송속도가 증가할수록 증가하고, 절삭속도 변화에는 영향을 받지 않음이 파악되었다.

• Composites Research
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.23-31
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• 2009

압축하중 및 굽힘하중을 받는 유리섬유플라스틱(GFRP) 표피/ 알루미늄 하니컴 코어(GF-AH) 하이브리드 복합재료의 음향방출(AE) 특성을 다양한 파괴과정과 연결시켜 연구하였다. 표피층 파괴, 표피/코어간의 계면박리, 하니컴 알루미늄 벽의 국부적인 소성항복 좌굴 및 셀벽간의 접착수지 박리와 같은 다양한 파괴모드가 하니컴 코어/GFRP표피 복합재를 이용한 AE주파수 분포 해석과 진폭분포 해석결과를 통해 분류되었다. 높은 진폭을 가진 AE 사상율의 분포는 셀벽 접착수지의 파괴, 표피층과 심층 사이의 박리및 미세파괴, 섬유파단에 대응하였으며 다른 피크 주파수의 분포는 알루미늄 셀벽의 소성변형, 셀벽간의 마찰로부터 발생한 것이다. 결론적으로 GF-AH 하이브리드 복합재료의 파괴거동 특성은 AE기법을 활용한 비파괴 평가를 통해 분석 가능하였다.

• Composites Research
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.188-192
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• 2017

The mechanical properties of composites are significantly affected by external environment. It is essential to understand the degradation of material performance and judge the material's lifetime in advance. In the current research, changes in mechanical properties of glass fiber and unsaturated polyester composite materials (GFRP, Glass fiber reinforced plastic) were investigated under different bending stress and submerged in hot water at a temperature of $80^{\circ}C$. Loading time of 100 H (hours), 200 H, 400 H, 600 H, 800 H for testing under stresses equal to 0% (stress-free state), 30%, 50% and 70% of the ultimate strength was applied on the GFRP specimens. From the values of bending stress, obtained from three-point bending test, fracture energy, failure time, and life curve were analysed. Moreover, a normalized strength degradation model for this condition was also developed. It was observed that within 100 H, the decline rate of the bending strength was proportional to the pressure.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.22-30
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• 2020

Small fishing vessels are manufactured using FRP. Various studies have been conducted to increase the strength of the composite material by mixing alumina powder with resin. Tensile tests and flexural strength tests are conducted to examine the effect of alumina powder on the strength of GFRP. In the current study, resin/alumina composites at different alumina contents (i.e., 0, 1, 5, and 10 vol%) have been prepared. The physical and mechanical properties of the prepared composites have been investigated. From the results, the tensile strength of the specimen with alumina powder mixed in at 10% shows the highest value of 155.66 MPa. The tensile strength of the specimen mixed with alumina powder increases with the amount of alumina powder impregnated. In the flexural strength test, the flexural strength of neat resin without alumina powder has a highest value of 257.7 MPa. The flexural modulus of ALMix-5 has a highest value of 12.06 GPa. Barcol hardness of ALMix-10 has a highest value of 51. We show that alumina powder leads to decreasing cracks on the surface and decreasing length area of delamination.

• 한국초전도ㆍ저온공학회논문지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.43-48
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• 2023

Polymer composites, especially glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) are finding ever-increasing applications in areas such as superconductivity, space technology, cryogenic rocket engines, and cryogenic storage vessels. Various components made of polymer composites are much lighter than their metallic counterparts but have equivalent strength for ultra-low temperature applications. In this paper, we have investigated the tensile properties of an indigenously prepared unidirectional cylindrical hollow composite tube for its use as a neck of the cryogenic vessel. XRD and SEM of the tube are completed before cryogenic conditioning to ascertain the fiber and resin distribution in the matrix. The result shows that for composites, after 15, 30, 45, and 60 minutes of cryogenic conditioning at 77K in a liquid nitrogen bath, the strength and modulus increase significantly with the increase of strain rate and reach the optimum value for 45 minutes of conditioning. The results are encouraging as they will be helpful in assessing the suitability of GFRP in the structural design of epoxy-based components for cryogenic applications.