• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제55권1호
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• pp.79-92
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• 2015

In this study, free vibration analyses of symmetric laminated cantilever and simply supported damaged composite beams are investigated by using finite element method (FEM). Free vibration responses of damaged beams are examined using Euler Bernoulli beam and classical lamination theories. A computer code is developed by using MATLAB software to determine the natural frequencies of a damaged beam. The local damage zone is assumed to be on the surface lamina of the beam by broken fibers after impact. The damaged zone is modeled as a unidirectional discontinuous lamina with $0^{\circ}$ orientations in this study. Fiber volume fraction ($v_f$), fiber aspect ratio ($L_f/d_f$), damage length ($L_D$) and its location (${\lambda}/L$), fiber orientation and stacking sequence parameters effects on natural frequencies are investigated. These parameters are affected the natural frequency values significantly.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.331-343
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• 2017

In this study a polymer concrete, made up of natural aggregates and an orthophthalic polyester binder, reinforced with natural Alfa fibers has been studied. The results of flexural testing of unreinforced polymer concrete with different rates of charges (marble) showed that the concrete with 20% of marble is stronger and more rigid compared to other grades. Hence, a rate of 20% of marble powder is selected as the optimal value in the development of polymer concrete reinforced Alfa fibers. The fracture results of reinforced polymer concrete with 1 and 2 wt% of chopped untreated or treated Alfa fibers showed that treated Alfa (5% NaOH) fiber reinforced polymer concrete has higher fracture properties than other composites. We believe that this type of concrete provides a very promising alternative for the building industry seeking to achieve the objectives of sustainable development.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.191-197
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• 1993

The graft copolymerization of methyl methacrylate(MMA) onto natural rubber latex(NRL) initiated by t-butyl hydroperoxide(t-BHPO) was investigated in aquous medium. The grafting percentage, grafting efficiency and total conversion were observed in various reaction conditions such as monomer, initiator and emulsifier concentration, reaction temperature, reaction time and agitation speed. The optimum conditions for the graft copolymerization onto natural rubber latex were as follows ; At given monomer concentration of $3{\times}10^{-2}mole/l$, the maximum grafting percentage was appeared in the case of grading in initiator concentration of $4{\times}10^{-2}mo1e/l$ and emulsifier concentration of 0.2wt.% at $40^{\circ}C$ for 5hrs.

• 한국소음진동공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소음진동공학회 2004년도 추계학술대회논문집
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• pp.902-905
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• 2004

Recently, the composite materials are widely used for manufacturing the helicopter rotor blades. furthermore, composites show great potential on the design of rotor blades due to the advantages of strength, durability and weight of the materials. To keep with this advantages, it is necessary to calculate natural frequencies of a rotating blades for avoiding resonance. In this paper, the structural design process of airfoil cross section is introduced, and natural frequencies of composite rotor blades with variable rpm we investigated.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제54권3호
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• pp.175-181
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• 2019

The research and development of high-performance polymer materials with excellent gas barrier properties has gained considerable attention from the viewpoint of expanding their applications in various fields, including tire automobile parts and the polymer film industry. Natural rubber (NR) has been widely used as a rubber material in real-life, but its application is limited owing to its poor gas barrier properties. In this paper, we study the gas barrier properties of NR, epoxidized natural rubber (ENR), and their blend compositions by using molecular simulation. The results show that ENR-50 has superior oxygen barrier properties than those of NR. Moreover, the oxygen barrier properties of a blend of NR/ENR-50 improve with increasing volume fraction of ENR-50. The trend of improved oxygen barrier properties of NR, ENR-50, and their blend is in good agreement with experimental observations.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.62-74
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• 1968

천연(天然)고무 및 합성(合成) 고(高) cis 1 : 4 polyisoprene, 대표적(代表的)으로 'Natsyn 400'의 가공(加工), 배합(配合) 또는 가황체(加黃體)의 성질(性質)들의 차이점(差異點)들에 대(對)하여 설명(說明)하였다. 합성중합체(合成重合體)는 미리 소연(素鍊)함이 없이 충전제(充塡劑)를 첨가(添加)함으로서 가공(加工)이 용역(容易)하였으며 CV형(形) 천연(天然)고무에 있어서도 이점(利點)이 나타났다. 천연(天然)고무 배합물(配合物)은 점착성(粘着性)이 좋으며, 특(特)히 미가황물(未加黃物)의 강도(强度)가 현저(顯著)하게 우수(優秀)하다. 가황과정(加黃過程) 및 몇몇가황체(加黃體)의 성질(性質)에 있어서의 차이(差異)는 비(非)고무질(質)을 함유(含有)하지 않는 Natsyn으로 나타난다. 기타(其他)의 가황체성질(加黃體性質)의 차이(差異)는 천연(天然)고무에 있어서 그 가황체(加黃體)가 인장시(引張時)에 결정(結晶)하는 경향(傾向)을 크게 나타내고 있고 특(特)히 고온(高溫)에서 이들 차이(差異)가 현저(顯著)하다.

• Composites Research
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.63-66
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• 2007

Structural analysis of automotive engine cover under vibration excitation is performed by finite element analysis (FEA) in order to identify the critical area of the structure. Assembly load due to the tightening of the bolts as well as the vibration excitation were considered to describe the actual loading condition. Natural frequencies of the system were extracted considering the damping effect of the structure. Dynamic analysis was performed based on the extracted natural frequency of the system. Experimental modal analysis (EMA) and measurement of strains were performed to verify the results of the analysis. Analysis results correlated closely with the experimental results. Analysis and experiments showed that contribution of the assembly load should not be ignored to predict the structural failure of the engine cover.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제58권4호
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• pp.173-178
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• 2023

Recently, there has been a significant focus on the development of flexible and stretchable sensors, driven by advancements in electronic devices and the robotics industry. Among these sensors, tactile sensors stand out as the most actively researched, playing a crucial role in facilitating interaction between humans and electronic devices, particularly in robotics and medical applications. This study specifically involves the manufacturing of a capacitive tactile sensor using a relatively straightforward process and sensor structure. Natural rubber and Nitrile butadiene rubber, commonly employed in the rubber industry, were utilized. The dielectric material in the manufactured tactile sensor possesses a porous structure. Notably, the resulting tactile sensor demonstrated excellent sensitivity, approximately 1%/kPa, and exhibited the capability to detect pressures up to 212 kPa.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.352-362
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• 2012

This paper explores the use of a variety of carbon nanoparticles to impart electrical, thermal conductivity, good frictional properties to silicon nitride matrices. We used the highly promising types of carbon as carbon nanotubes, exfoliated graphene and carbon black nanograins. A high-efficiency attritor mill has also been used for proper dispersion of second phases in the matrix. The sintered silicon nitride composites retained the mechanical robustness of the original systems. Bending strength as high as 700 MPa was maintained and an electrical conductivity of 10 S/m was achieved in the case of 3 wt% multiwall carbon nanotube addition. Electrically conductive silicon nitride ceramics were realized by using carbon nanophases. Examples of these systems, methods of fabrication, electrical percolation, mechanical, thermal and tribological properties are discussed.

• 한국복합재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국복합재료학회 2002년도 춘계학술발표대회 논문집
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• pp.159-162
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• 2002

We introduce a simple optically passive detection scheme for Bragg grating sensors. This detection scheme is based on two cavity lengths in Fabry-Perot read-out interferometers to produce two quadrature phase shifted signals from the Bragg grating sensor. The passive detection technique is demonstrated by the use of Bragg grating sensors in measuring the dynamic vibrations of the composites.