The use of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) reinforcement is a practical alternative to conventional steel rebars in concrete structures subjected to aggressive environments. The solution is attractive for bridge deck and rail applications, as it eliminates corrosion of the steel reinforcement, which is the major instrument of degradation. Due to the peculiar physical and mechanical characteristi...

Many products in automotive applications are using fiber reinforced polymers due to the advantage of light weight and better mechanical properties. The effect of fiber reinforcement is directly dependent on the length and orientation of the fibers within the polymer matrix. The established methods to measure quantitatively fiber orientation are destructive analyses based on 2D polished sections...

objective: introduction of fiber-reinforced composites (frc) greatly enhanced the restoration of fractured anterior teeth. the purpose of this study was to assess the effect of fiber reinforcement on fracture resistance of incisal edge composite restorations of variable thicknesses. methods: forty extracted sound human maxillary incisors were divided into four groups of 10. incisal reduction wa...

The incorporation of natural fibers into polymer matrices poses challenges due to physicochemical incompatibility, which is typically addressed through precursor modification or the use compatibilizers. Here, we introduce a novel type composite that overcomes this challenge by utilizing network fine, porous cellulosic sheets inter-diffused with commercial paraffin films. This approach physicall...