Abstract The composites made of natural and synthetic fiber reinforced materials are getting attentions continuously for different engineering applications. Previously, only fibers were considered the reinforcement due to their superior mechanical properties. However, with span time also gaining popularity sustainable features. pretreatment could enhance thermomechanical performances through im...

objective: contradictory results have been reported over microleakage studies of restorative materials and methods. despite the number of publications on leakage there are few evidences comparing the different microleakage evaluation methods. the purpose of the present study was to compare the clearing technique and longitudinal sectioning in the evaluation of dye penetration along a glass fibe...

A continuum damage mechanics (CDM) meso-model was derived for both intraply and interply progressive failure behaviors of a 2D woven-fabric composite laminate under a transversely low velocity impact. An in-plane anisotropic damage constitutive model of a 2D woven composite ply was derived based on CDM within a thermodynamic framework, an elastic constitutive model with damage for the fibre dir...

Statement of the problem. The fracture of acrylic resin dentures remains an unsolved problem. Therefore, many investigations have been performed and various approaches to strengthening acrylic resin, for example, the reinforcement of heat-cured acrylic resin using glass fibers, have been suggested over the years. But problems such as poor workability, rough surface, poor adhesion of glass fiber...

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The flexure of the fiber- reinforced composites (FRC) which can be generally used instead of fixed metal- framework prostheses have been more advocated due to the enormous demands for the conservative and esthetic restoration. The flexure of the fiber should be well-fitted to its covering composite. No study has been reported the comparison of the combination of glass and p...

Fatigue behaviour is an important aspect for consideration while handling glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) composites. A combination of (0°/90°) and (±45°) plies are gaining practical interest in engineering applications due to their excellent mechanical properties. Properties individual above-stated primarily influence the laminates. on-axis off-axis fiber orientated woven GFRP laminates ...