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Review: impact resistance and damage tolerance of 3D woven composites
The escalating use of fiber-reinforced composites (FRCs) in aerospace, defense, automotive, and renewable energy industries underscores the need for...
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A review to elucidate the multi-faceted science of the electrical-resistance-based strain/temperature/damage self-sensing in continuous carbon fiber polymer-matrix structural composites
This critical review provides the first coherent elucidation of the science behind electrical-resistance-based strain/damage/temperature self-sensing...
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Interfacial design and damage of fiber-reinforced polymer composites/strengthening concrete: a review
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are widely used to reinforce and repair buildings due to their high strength, corrosion resistance,...
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Achieving surface hydrophobic and moisture-proof properties of ancient-book paper by in-situ protection of epoxy-based POSS/PVDF composite coating
Plant-fibre ancient-books with cultural significance should be protected from moisture and pollution. In this work, a strategy of surface in-situ ...
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Impacts of WWII bomb explosions on weathering damage of architectural heritage: Bath, England
The effects of bomb impacts, including the explosive force and combustion associated with these impacts, are preserved in only a few cities across...
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Water-retaining and separable adhesive hydrogel dressing for wound healing without secondary damage
As a type of wound dressings, adhesive hydrogel dressings have been studied widely. However, due to the problems of moisture loss and secondary...
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Study on Damage Mechanism and Crack Growth of the Corn Grain
The mechanical harvesting process of the corn grain is a complex movement system. The grain is damaged and broken under force, which seriously...
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Mechanism of Development of Damage of Low-Strength Pipe Steel Due to Hydrogenation Under Operation
Resistance of pipe steels to hydrogen embrittlement is an important indicator of their serviceability. Pipes are manufactured from steels of a wide...
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Materials Properties: Moisture Absorption and Durability
The role of water absorption on the physical and mechanical properties of cellulose fibre-reinforced epoxy and vinyl-ester ecocomposites and...
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Acoustic Emission Monitoring and Damage Failure Behavior of Seawater-Aged Composites Under the Bending Load
To investigate the failure mechanism of carbon fiber-reinforced composites with different fiber orientations in the seawater environment, seawater...
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Moisture Condition Evaluation in a Sixteenth Century Building Using Non-destructive Techniques
The objective of this study is to analyze the surface moisture conditions in a sixteenth century building located in the colonial city of Santo...
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Damage Mechanism of Ultra-thin Asphalt Overlay (UTAO) based on Discrete Element Method
Aiming to analyze the damage mechanism of UTAO from the perspective of meso-mechanical mechanism using discrete element method (DEM), we conducted...
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Investigation of the deterioration mechanisms induced by moisture and soluble salts in the necropolis of Porta Nocera, Pompeii (Italy)
This paper focuses on the diagnosis of damage processes of decorative Roman renders of a group of tombs in the Porta Nocera necropolis in the ancient...
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Moisture Absorption and Durability
This chapter describes the characteristics of moisture absorption and durabilty of geopolymer reinforced with natural fibres and/or nanofillers....
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Experimental study of sulfate crystallization damage to glutenite rock in the Maijishan Grottoes
Salt crystallization is one of the most important factors causing weathering in grottoes. Cumulative crystallization of salts causes damage such as...
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Mechanical properties and moisture-related dimensional change of canvas paintings–canvas and glue sizing
Understanding canvas paintings as physical systems is fundamental to develop evidence-based environmental specifications for museums. A number of...
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Molecular dynamic study of radiation-moisture aging effects on the interface properties of nano-silica/silicone rubber composites
The influence of radiation-moisture aging on the thermodynamic and interface properties of nano-silica/silicone rubber (PDMS) composites was...
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Insights of the Ultralow Wear and Low Friction of Carbon Fiber Reinforced PTFE in Inert Trace Moisture Environment
Ultralow wear rates and low friction have been observed for carbon fiber reinforced PTFE (CF/PTFE) when sliding against steel or cast iron in dry gas...
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Effect of Moisture Absorption on Interfacial Shear Properties of the Bio-Composites
Composites are having a massive and extraordinary impact on modern society. Composite manufacturing has witnessed a considerable growth in several...
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Influence of Moisture Absorption on Physico-Chemical Properties of Natural Fiber-Based Hybrid Composites
Natural fiber-based hybrid composites have received the attention of many researchers for their excellent mechanical properties. However, moisture...