Search for dissertations about: "carbon fibre benefits"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words carbon fibre benefits.

  2. 1. Benefits of strengthening timber with fibre-reinforced polymers

    Author : Alann André; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Experimental results; Carbon; Timber; Tension perpendicular to the grain; Ductility; Flax; Reinforcement; Compression failure parallel to the grain; Kinkband; Composite materials; Numerical model; Analytical model; FRP;

    Abstract : As a material, timber offers a wide range of alternatives in terms of structural applications. The natural defects present in timber are, however, the source of large variations in mechanical properties. READ MORE

  4. 2. Advancing prospective life cycle assessment -Experiences from guiding carbon fibre composite development

    Author : Frida Hermansson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; climate impact; Life cycle assessment; prospective; carbon fibre composites; energy use;

    Abstract : Life cycle assessment is a powerful tool for quantifying the environmental impacts of goods and services. While most easily done for well-defined and known product systems, there is also a need for a prospective (that is, a future-orientated) approach to assessing developing technologies. READ MORE

  5. 3. Joining of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics for Automotive Applications

    Author : Gordon Kelly; KTH; []
    Keywords : Composite; laminate; bearing strength; joining; load introduction; hybrid joint; finite element analysis; mechanical testing;

    Abstract : The introduction of carbon-fibre reinforced plastics in loadbearing automotive structures provides a great potential toreduce vehicle weight and fuel consumption. To enable themanufacture and assembly of composite structural parts,reliable and cost-effective joining technologies must bedeveloped. READ MORE

  6. 4. Development of connections for fibre reinforced bridge elements and an analysis of sustainability

    Author : Valbona Mara; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; bridge; insert; connection; deck; FRP; bolt; joint; fibre reinforced polymer; LCC; LCA;

    Abstract : The deterioration of existing bridge structures due to a number of causes has led researchersto pursue new construction materials with high performance, such as fibre reinforced polymer(FRP) composite materials. The inherent properties of FRP materials are their light weight,high strength and high resistance to aggressive environments. READ MORE

  7. 5. Fibre reinforced polymer bridge decks: Sustainability and a novel panel-level connection

    Author : Valbona Mara; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Bridge; Sustainability; LCA; Life-cycle assessment; FRP deck; LCC; Life-cycle cost; Connection;

    Abstract : Fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) bridge decks have emerged as a competitive alternative to traditional decking solutions for the refurbishment of existing bridges, as well as the construction of new ones, in the past two decades. FRP decks offer inherent properties such as light weight, high strength and high resistance to aggressive environments. READ MORE