The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact fiber types, binder content, and their dosage rates on volumetric properties laboratory performance asphalt mixtures. One mixture (control) three types (Basalt, Fiberglass, Carbon) were used. Two different considered 0.15% (recommended rate) 0.30% by total weight. Furthermore, a novel experimental methodology developed implemented consisting ...

Emissive plumes from laser-irradiated fiberglass-reinforced polymers (FRP) were investigated using a mid-infrared imaging Fourier transform spectrometer, operating at fast framing rates (50 kHz imagery and 2.5 Hz hyperspectral imagery) with adequate spatial (0.81 mm(2) per pixel) and spectral resolution (2 cm(-1)). Fiberglass-reinforced polymer targets were irradiated with a 1064 nm continuous ...

One of the most relevant properties of composite materials to be considered is stiffness. Fiberglass has been used traditionally as a fibrous reinforcing element when stiff materials are required. However, natural fibers are been exploited as replacements for synthetic fibers to satisfy environmental concerns. Among the different natural fibers, wood fibers show the combination of relatively hi...