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Fatigue and Fracture of non metallic materials Views: 960 Downloads: 605 Vol. 18, No. 67 (2024) December 17, 2023 pp. 94-107

The effect of containing Al2O3 microparticles in different matrix polymers on properties of pineapple fiber-reinforced composites

Indra Mawardi, Hanif Razak, Zaini Akadir, Ramadhansyah Putra Jaya

In this study, Al₂O₃ microparticle was used as a filler for pineapple fiber reinforced composites with different matrix polymers. The effect of Al₂O₃ microparticles in the epoxy and unsaturated polyester matrix on the mechanical, physical…

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SI: Russian mechanics contributions for Structural Integrity Views: 203 Downloads: 145 Vol. 20, No. 77 (2026) April 3, 2026 pp. 13-26

Effect of continuous carbon fiber layup architecture on tensile performance of hybrid FDM composites

Evgeniy Lobov, Mikhail Tashkinov

Hybrid continuous fiber–reinforced composites produced by fused deposition modeling (FDM) offer a promising solution for lightweight load-bearing structures. However, their mechanical performance is strongly governed by internal…

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SI: Showcasing Structural Integrity Research in India Views: 626 Downloads: 381 Vol. 13, No. 48 (2019) March 7, 2019 pp. 571-576

Interfacial shear strength of carbon nanotubes based hybrid composites: effect of loading rate

Harpreet Singh Singh Bedi, Beant Kaur Billing, Prabhat K Agnihotri

Interfacial interaction is investigated between the two basic constituents in carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRPs). Efforts have been made to quantify the interfacial shear strength (IFSS) between individual carbon fiber (CF) and epoxy…

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Fractography and Advanced metallography Views: 1,072 Downloads: 913 Vol. 16, No. 61 (2022) June 19, 2022 pp. 338-351

Evaluation of Tensile properties of FRP Composite Laminates under Varying Strain Rates and Temperatures

Prahlad Joshi, Sk Panigrahi

The present investigation deals with the characterization of tensile behavior of various Fiber Reinforced Polymer composites under Thermo-Mechanical loading. Five different types of Uni-Directional (UD) composites of Carbon, Glass…

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Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Views: 978 Downloads: 807 Vol. 17, No. 65 (2023) June 22, 2023 pp. 17-31

Mechanisms for Introduction of Pseudo Ductility in Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites- A Review

Vinayak S Uppin, Shivakumar Gouda, I.Sridhar

Advanced polymer matrix composites are gaining the market in their way due to their exceptional specific stiffness, specific strength, fatigue, and corrosion resistance in the field of Auto-Tech, Aero-Tech, Biotech, etc. However, the lack…

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 547 Downloads: 316 Vol. 20, No. 76 (2026) January 2, 2026 pp. 1-16

Mechanical and morphological evaluation of jute fiber reinforced epoxy composites for sustainable structural and automotive applications

B. A. Praveen

This study investigates jute fibre reinforced epoxy composites fabricated using a controlled vacuum bag moulding process, with emphasis on establishing reliable structure property relationships relevant to sustainable engineering…

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 474 Downloads: 300 Vol. 20, No. 76 (2026) January 17, 2026 pp. 82-98

Experimental study on the mechanical and tribological characteristics of pineapple leaf fiber reinforced polymer composites for biomedical applications

B. A. Praveen

New biomedical supportive and lightweight structures require the creation of sustainable polymer composites of high strength and wear resistance. This research explores the use of alkali-treated pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) reinforced epoxy…

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 66 Downloads: 25 Vol. 20, No. 77 (2026) May 25, 2026 pp. 316-339

Parametric analysis of carbon nanofiber effects on mechanical properties and abrasion resistance of GF/PPS hybrid composites

Suresha B, Arun Y C, Ravishankar R, Pradeep Kumar V G, Tejas M R

The focus of this research was to investigate the effects of carbon nanofiber (CNF) reinforcement on the mechanical performance, interfacial characteristics, and abrasive wear behavior of short glass fiber/polyphenylene sulfide (GF/PPS)…

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SI: Portuguese contributions for Structural Integrity Views: 514 Downloads: 353 Vol. 13, No. 48 (2019) March 2, 2019 pp. 249-256

Effect of machining parameters on the mechanical properties of high dosage short –carbon- fiber reinforced composites

José António Martins Ferreira, Sergio Oliveira, Joel Silva, Carlos Capela

The machinability of polymer matrix composites with fibers strongly depends on the type of fiber and dosage in question, having a high influence on the selection of tools and cutting parameters. The cutting temperature depends of rotation…

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Fatigue and Fracture of non metallic materials Views: 839 Downloads: 909 Vol. 18, No. 68 (2024) February 15, 2024 pp. 94-108

Uniaxial fatigue study of a natural-based bio-composite material reinforced with fique natural fibers

Maria C. Chaves, Dayal Castro, Alberto David Pertuz Comas

This research addresses environmental concerns by exploring environmentally friendly composite materials as substitutes for non-biodegradable synthetic fibers. The study proposes the development of polymer matrix composites reinforced with…

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SI: Developments in the fracture and fatigue assessment of materials Views: 1,132 Downloads: 470 Vol. 12, No. 46 (2018) September 23, 2018 pp. 14-24

Investigating the contribution of geometrical parameters and immersion time on fracture toughness of jute fabric composites using statistical techniques

Dr. Bharath K N, G. B. Manjunatha

The aim of this work is to evaluate the failure analysis of jute fabric reinforced composite using statistical technique for marine applications. A fracture mechanics approach is proposed to determine the failure load and fracture…

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 150 Downloads: 93 Vol. 20, No. 77 (2026) April 16, 2026 pp. 89-106

Mechanical and tomographic characterisation of recycled Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (rCFRP) using a fully mechanical environmentally friendly process

Andrea Casaroli, Marco Virginio Boniardi, Edoardo Scabini

The widespread use of carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites in sectors such as aerospace and aviation calls for the adoption of sustainable recycling protocols. This research evaluates the mechanical and tomographic…

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SI: Modeling in Structural Integrity Views: 692 Downloads: 354 Vol. 19, No. 71 (2025) October 31, 2024 pp. 182-192

Numerical study of delamination process of the CFRP composite

Eva Kormaníková, Kamila Kotrasova

A quasi-static approach for an interface damage model, incorporating Rayleigh damping for viscoelastic carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites, is introduced. The interface traction-relative displacement behavior is modeled using a thin…

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SI: Russian mechanics contributions for Structural Integrity Views: 501 Downloads: 282 Vol. 19, No. 74 (2025) August 28, 2025 pp. 193-205

Studying the strength and damageability of composite element in looped metal-composite joint under tensile loading

Irakly Kacharava, Tatiana Ryzhova, Vladimir Vermel, Alexander Shanygin, Danil Fomin, Yury Mirgorodsky, Nikolay Kovalyov, Yulia Petronyuk, Vadim Levin, Sergey Lekomtsev

The article presents the results of computational and experimental studies of the strength and damageability of a connecting composite part in a metal-composite joint of isogrid and anisogrid structures made of polymer composite material…

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SI: New Trends in Fatigue and Fracture Views: 694 Downloads: 451 Vol. 13, No. 49 (2019) June 21, 2019 pp. 568-585

Flexural testing and analysis of full-strain-fields in sandwich composites

Rosa Marat-Mendes, Ricardo Martins, Alexandre Garcia, Luis Reis

The objective of this work was to characterize the full-field flexural behavior of composite sandwich beams. Finite element analysis was used to estimate the behavior of sandwich beams under three- and four-point-bending tests and were…

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Miscellanea Views: 959 Downloads: 604 Vol. 7, No. 23 (2013) December 28, 2012 pp. Pages 34-46

Application of martensitic SMA alloys as passive dampers of GFRP laminated composites

M. Bocciolone, M. Carnevale, A. Collina, N. Lecis, A. Lo Conte, B. Previtali, C.A. Biffi, P. Bassani, A. Tuissi

This paper describes the application of SMA (Shape Memory Alloy) materials to enhance the passive damping of GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic) laminated composite. The SMA has been embedded as reinforcement in the GFRP laminated…

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Integrity of materials and structures Views: 949 Downloads: 403 Vol. 18, No. 69 (2024) April 19, 2024 pp. 60-70

The influence of technological defects on the mechanical behavior of CFRP during buckling under compression based on DIC data and acoustic emission

Stanislav Slovikov, Dmitry Lobanov, Ekaterina Chebotareva, Valeria Melnikova

The research focuses on examining the impact of technological defects, specifically "dry-spot" and "wrinkles," on the mechanical behavior and buckling resistance of structural composites. The investigation of the buckling phenomenon was…

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