This study proposes a new tension member with buckling-free function using carbon fiber reinforced polymer for the seismic bracing system. Firstly, concept of composite brace; partially fibred brace, is introduced. Secondly, material strength brace molded by modified pultrusion investigated. Finally, cyclic loading tests to simulate are conducted. As result, it was demonstrated that system can ...

Controlling complex systems by traditional control can sometimes lead to sub-optimal results since mathematical models do often not completely describe physical processes. An alternative approach is the use of a neural network based algorithm. Neural Networks approximate any function and as such are able even most system. One challenge this necessity high speed training loop facilitate enough r...

Continuous lattice fabrication is a newly introduced method for additive manufacturing of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites that allows to deposit material where it needed. The success this technology lies in printing head which unconsolidated continuous composite pulled through pultrusion die before the extruded and deposited out plane without use supporting structures. However, state-...

This paper presents a taxonomy of the fibre mat misalignments found in multi-celled pultruded GFRP deck, based on high-resolution images polished cross sections. A dual approach to misalignment is presented, one morphology, other grounded manufacturing provenance misalignments. Each characterised using, alternately, Gaussian function, angle its steepest tangent, length and height. Some scatter ...