Compared to metals such as aluminum and steel, the number of stiffness and strength properties associated with polymer matrix composites (PMCs) is extensive. For metals, these mechanical properties ...

Many composite structures are assembled with mechanically fastened (“bolted”) joints. Structural analysis of these attachments requires a linked set of design properties that are generated by D30 test ...

President, Wyoming Test Fixtures Inc. A primary reason for having two notch sensitivity test methods for composite laminates is the difference in failure modes and resulting notch sensitivities under ...

Polymer matrix composites (PMCs) are made by reinforcing a polymer-based matrix with glass, carbon, or aramid fibers. PMCs are classified into thermosetting and thermoplastic resins based on the type ...

Xeriant, Inc. (USOTC:XERI) is positioning its NexBoard composite panel as a universal construction material capable of replacing several traditional building products after independent laboratory ...

A new multifunctional composite made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) and piezoelectric materials can use vibrations to self-detect tiny cracks. This material could be used in the aerospace, ...

Textile-based composites range from flexible coated fabrics to highly engineered aircraft structures. Flexible composites, such as coated fabrics, membranes, conveyor belts and protective materials, ...

FibreCoat, a world leader in coated fiber technology, and Lofith Composites, the Spanish advanced materials company, have announced a strategic partnership to develop next-generation thermoplastic ...