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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Mechanical and Physical Testing"”.
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A study of the feasibility of advanced hybrid thermoplastic composites for aerospace and automotive applications
The development of new technologies and the demand for improved performance has resulted in the need for materials with high specific strength and stiffness. Fibre reinforced polymer materials have found increased application in the automotive and aerospace industries by virtue of their excellent …
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Processing of toughened cyanate ester matrix composites
… developed toughened cyanate ester networks as candidate materials for high performance composite matrix applications. The resin investigated was a Bisphenol-A cyanate ester toughened with hydroxy functionalized phenolphthalein based amorphous poly(arylene ether sulfone). The thermoplastic …
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Development of low cost thermal insulating materials
… materials in South Africa were studied and evaluated. Only recycled polymeric based materials were examined for selecting the raw materials that were used to investigate the feasibility of the thermal insulating materials from waste material. The experimental work was extended to …
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Expanding Markets and Industrial Practices for Thermally Modified Wood
… modified wood (TMW) contains no toxic components and is recommended for its durability, levels of equilibrium of moisture content, and dimensional stability performance. A limitation of TMW is the lack of market acceptance and products due to insufficient information regarding the performance of …