Synergistic effect of graphene and carbon nanotube on lap shear strength and electrical conductivity of epoxy adhesives

2019 ◽  
Vol 136 (42) ◽  
pp. 48056 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sensen Han ◽  
Qingshi Meng ◽  
Xiao Pan ◽  
Tianqing Liu ◽  
Shuocheng Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Synergistic Effect ◽  
Lap Shear Strength ◽  
Lap Shear ◽  
Epoxy Adhesives

Mechanical properties of multiwall carbon nanotubes/unidirectional carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy hybrid nanocomposites in transverse and longitudinal fiber directions

2021 ◽  
pp. 096739112098651
Author(s):  
Saeedeh Saadatyar ◽  
Mohammad Hosain Beheshty ◽  
Razi Sahraeian
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Interlaminar Shear Strength ◽  
Lap Shear Strength ◽  
Transverse Tensile ◽  
Lap Shear ◽  
Longitudinal Fiber ◽  
Interlaminar Shear ◽  
Multiwall Carbon

Unidirectional carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy (UCFRE) is suffering from weak transverse mechanical properties and through-thickness properties. The effect of different amount (0.1, 0.3 and 0.5 phr which is proportional to 0.09, 0.27 and 0.46 wt%, respectively) of multiwall carbon nanotube (MWCNT), on transverse tensile properties, flexural strength, fracture toughness in transverse and longitudinal fiber directions, interlaminar shear strength and lap shear strength of UCFRE has been investigated. Dicyandiamide was used as a thermal curing agent of epoxy resin. MWCNT was dispersed in the epoxy resin by ultrasonic instrument and their dispersion state was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The curing behavior of epoxy resin and its nanocomposites was assessed by differential scanning calorimetry. Results show that transverse tensile strength, modulus and strain-at-break were increased by 28.5%, 25% and 14%, respectively by adding 0.1 phr of MWCNT. Longitudinal flexural properties of UCFRE was not changed by adding different amount of MWCNT. Although longitudinal flexural strength was increased by 5% by adding 0.1 phr of MWCNT. Fracture toughness in transverse and longitudinal fiber directions was increased by 39% and 9%, respectively at 0.3 phr of MWCNT. Results also show that interlaminar shear strength and lap shear strength were increased at 0.3 phr of MWCNT by 8% and 5%, respectively. These increases in mechanical properties were due to the good adhesion of fibers to the matrix, interlocking and toughening action of MWCNT as revealed by SEM.

scholarly journals Bond Strength between Glass Fiber Fabrics and Low Water-to-Binder Ratio Mortar: Experimental Characterization

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Daniel Bohling ◽  
Andrzej Cwirzen ◽  
Karin Habermehl-Cwirzen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
Bond Strength ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Penetration Depth ◽  
Pullout Strength ◽  
Lap Shear Strength ◽  
Lap Shear ◽  
Binder Ratio ◽  
Water To Binder Ratio

Full utilization of mechanical properties of glass fiber fabric-reinforced cement composites is very limited due to a low bond strength between fibers and the binder matrix. An experimental setup was developed and evaluated to correlate the mortar penetration depth with several key parameters. The studied parameters included fresh mortar properties, compressive and flexural strengths of mortar, the fabric/mortar bond strength, fabric pullout strength, and a single-lap shear strength. Results showed that an average penetration of mortar did not exceed 100 µm even at a higher water-to-binder ratio. The maximum particle size of the used fillers should be below an average spacing of single glass fibers, which in this case was less than 20 µm to avoid the sieving effect, preventing effective penetration. The pullout strength was strongly affected by the penetration depth, while the single-lap shear strength was also additionally affected by the mechanical properties of the mortar.

scholarly journals Ultrasonic spot welding of lightweight alloys

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vikas Patel
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Spot Welding ◽  
Intermetallic Layer ◽  
Zinc Coating ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
Simultaneous Application ◽  
Lap Shear Strength ◽  
Lap Shear ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
Welding Processes

Automotive and aerospace sectors have a pressing need for structural components that are lighter and stronger, aiming to improve energy efficiencies and reduce anthropogenic environment. Steel has already a wide variety of structural applications in the transportation industry due to its excellent properties. To further reduce CO2 emissions, lightweight magnesium (Mg) and aluminum (Al) alloys have increasingly been used in the vehicle fabrication due to their lower density, higher specific strength and stiffness, excellent size stability and process ability. The structural application of these alloys inevitably involves welding and joining of similar Mg-to-Mg and Al-to-Al, and dissimilar Mg-to-Al, Mg-to-steel and Al-to-steel. Resistance spot welding produces coarse grains, large defects and thick brittle intermetallic compounds (IMCs) in the weld metal. Alternative solid-state welding processes are being considered such as ultrasonic spot welding (USW), which produces coalescence through the simultaneous application of localized high-frequency vibratory energy and moderate clamping forces. In this study, USW was successfully carried out on similar Mg alloy and dissimilar Mg-to-Al, Mg-to-steel and Al-to-steel alloys. The overall objective of this work is to gain a better understanding of the dominant factors determining the joint performance, with particular emphasis on the microstructural evolution, crystallographic texture, micro-hardness, lap shear strength, fatigue resistance, fatigue life prediction model and fracture analysis of similar and dissimilar USWed joints. Overall, USWed Mg-to-Mg is stronger and more consistent in terms of weldability than the dissimilar USWed Mg-to-Al, Mg-to-steel and Al-to-steel. This was attributed to the large volume of thick brittle IMCs and significantly higher welds center hardness in dissimilar metals welding, which is the main cause of joint failure. The IMCs were confirmed by XRD, EDS and micro-hardness measurement tests.. Therefore, another objective of this study is to minimize the presence of brittle IMCs and engineer an acceptable intermetallic layer to produce sound joints between Mg-to-Al, Mg-to-steel and Al-to-steel. A third material (tin foil or zinc coating) was placed in-between the work pieces. With this procedure, the lap shear strength of the welded samples was increased. The detailed microstructural characterization and mechanical properties of welded joints with an interlayer are presented.

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