STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Fracture of an interim fixed partial denture (FPD) may jeopardize the success of the interim prosthodontic treatment phase and cause patient discomfort. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare the fracture toughness of a polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) resin and a bis-acryl composite (BAC) resin reinforced with stainless steel wire, glass fiber, and polyethylene f...

Plant fibers possess high strength, fracture toughness and elasticity, have proven useful because of their diversity, versatility, renewability, sustainability. For biomedical applications, these natural been used as reinforcement for biocomposites to infer hybrid biomaterials mechanical characteristics, such stiffness, durability. The reinforced composites tested in structural semi-structural ...

This study investigates the performance of monolithic and newly proposed dry beam-column joints using GFRP bolts, reinforcements, different types fibres subjected to pendulum impact. Six specimens were cast tested with increasing impact velocity until failure. The experimental results have shown that concrete joint reinforced bars showed better behaviour in terms energy dissipation (up 51%), re...

The design of a steep reinforced slope with an adequate Factor Of Safety (FOS) is classical geotechnical problem. While designing soil slope, it necessary to accurately determine the tensile force be resisted by reinforcement achieve target FOS value and length geotextile provided at top bottom embankment perform all required safety checks. This paper presents MS Excel spreadsheet using Visual ...