Mechanics of Composite and Multi-functional Materials, Volume 5 (eBook)

Preface 6
Contents 7
Chapter 1: Experimental Approach of Damage Analysis in Laminated Composite Structures Under Through-Thickness Penetration 9
Introduction 9
Concept 10
Experimental Implementation 11
Parametric Studies 11
Conclusions 16
References 16
Chapter 2: Alternative Composite Design from Recycled Aluminium (AA7075) Chips for Knuckle Applications-II 17
Introduction 17
Experimental Conditions 18
Results and Discussion 18
Microstructure and Mapping Analyses of the Compositions Produced by “Sinter + Forging Process” Microhardness Measurements
Static Compression and 3-Point Bending Test Results 20
Low Velocity or Dynamic Compression (Drop Weight) Test Results 21
Conclusion 22
References 22
Chapter 3: Manufacturing of Recycled Aluminum Matrix Composites Reinforced of TiC/MoS2/Al2O3 Fiber Through Combined Method: Sintered + Forging 23
Introduction 23
Experimental Conditions 24
Results and Discussion 25
Microstructure and Mapping Analyses of the Compositions Produced by “Sintering and Sinter + Forging Process 25
Wear Testing Results Obtained by Nanoindentation 28
Static Compression and 3-Point Bending Test Results 28
Low Velocity or Dynamic Compression (Drop Weight) Test Results 31
Conclusion 32
References 33
Chapter 4: Design of Intermetallic Mg (Recycled Ti-Al) Based Composites Through Semi Powder Metallurgy Method 34
Introduction 34
Experimental Conditions 35
Results and Discussion 35
Microstructural Analyses 35
Static Compression Test Results and Micro Hardness Measurements 37
Surface Damage Analyses: Nano Wear and Nano Hardness Test Results 38
Conclusion 40
References 41
Chapter 5: Design, Analysis and Experimental Study of Metal-3D Printed Conformal Cooling Plastic Injection Mold 42
Introduction 42
Background 43
Design of Mold 43
Metal 3D Printing 44
Experimental Testing 45
Results and Discussion 46
Conclusion 46
References 46
Chapter 6: Recycling of Aluminium-431 by High Energy Milling Reinforced with TiC-Mo-Cu for New Composites in Connection Applications 48
Introduction 48
Experimental Conditions 49
Results and Discussion 49
Microstructure and Mapping Analyses of the Compositions Produced by “Sinter + Forging Process” 49
Quasi Static Compression Testing 51
Low Velocity Impact (Drop Weight) Test Results 51
Conclusion 53
References 53
Chapter 7: Magnetic Shape Memory Composite (MSMC) Design from Intermetallic Cu-NiTi-MnAl-Fe3O4 Alloy as an Alternative Replacement for Actuators 54
Introduction 54
Experimental Conditions 55
Results and Discussion 55
Microstructure and Mapping Analyses of the Compositions Produced by “Sinter + Forging Process” 55
Measurements of Electrical Properties 56
Quasi Static Compression Testing 57
Dynamic Compression (Impact-Drop-Weight) Testing 57
Magnetic Permeability Measurements of the MSMCs as a Multifunctional Materials 58
Conclusion 58
References 59
Chapter 8: 10° Off-Axis Tensile Testing of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers Using Digital Image Correlation 61
Introduction 61
Materials, Specimen Preparation and Specimen Geometry 62
Testing Setup and DIC Configuration 63
Results and Discussion 64
Mechanical Response 64
Visualization and Photomechanical Investigation of Displacements and Strains 65
Displacements 65
Strains 66
Summary and Outlook 67
References 68
Chapter 9: Study on Mechanical Properties of Basalt Rock Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites 69
Introduction 69
Materials and Methods 71
Results and Discussions 72
Conclusions 73
References 73
Chapter 10: Electromagnetic and Mechanical Behavior of Conductive Polymer Materials for Antennas 75
Introduction 75
Experimental 76
Results and Discussion 76
Conclusions 78
References 78
Chapter 11: Design of a Low-Cost Aircraft Structural Material Based on Epoxy: Recycled Rubber Composites Modified with Multifunctional Nano Particles 79
Introduction 79
Experimental Conditions 80
Materials Processing 80
Material’s Characterizations of the Manufactured Composites 81
Results and Discussions 81
Microstructural Evaluation of the Composites 81
Three Point Bending Tests and Fracture Surface Observation 81
Case Study: Wing Spar Application for the Manufactured Composites 83
Conclusion 85
References 85
Chapter 12: Reversal of Scratches in Polymer Seals via Laminated Vascular Networks 87
Introduction 87
Experimental 88
Results and Discussion 88
Conclusions 89
References 90
Chapter 13: Experimental Feasibility Study of Tunable-Stiffness Polishing Wheel via Integration of Magneto-Rheological Elastomers 91
Introduction 91
Experimental Details 92
Experimental Results 94
Discussion 95
Summary 97
References 97
Chapter 14: POSS-Based Fiber Carbon-Fiber Surface Treatment for Enhanced Durability of Composites 98
Introduction 98
Materials and Methods 99
Analysis 100
Conclusion 100
References 101
Chapter 15: Determination of Viscoelastic Response of Interphase Region in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Using AFM Indentation 102
Introduction 102
Methodology 103
Results and Discussion 104
Conclusion 104
References 104
Chapter 16: Full-Field Deformation Measurement of Morphing Wings 105
Introduction 105
Background 105
Analysis 106
Conclusion 108
References 108