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In the past few decades, the use of glass in buildings has remarkably increased. As a result, several transparent buildings have been constructed, in which the materials have almost disappeared. Given that the advancement of architecture is inextricably linked to the acquisition [...]

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The bonding process of composite materials is a challenging method in growing markets like Transportation and Construction. Differents methods exist today for the assembly of composite materials: mechanical fixing, ultrasonic welding, structural adhesives and acrylic foam tapes. [...]

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Epoxy adhesives films were doped by spraying an aqueous dispersion of carbon nanotubes. Sensing capability of carbon fiber reinforced composite coupons with bonded patch repairs was evaluated; several single lap shear and Mode-I fracture energy tests were conducted and their electrical [...]

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One of the main advantages of using reinforced thermoplastic materials is the possibility of joining different parts by welding. Welding process avoids the use of mechanical joints, which increase the weight of the component and the manufacturing time; as well as adhesive joints, [...]

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TRA 2018, Transport Research Arena, VIENNE, AUTRICHE, 16-/04/2018 - 19/04/2018; Steel bridges present frequent fatigue problems that reduce their load-carrying capacity and residual life. The increase of traffic flows and loads in the last decades has enhanced this problem, especially [...]

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Sensing capabilities of carbon nanotube (CNT) doped adhesive films under bending conditions were investigated. Standard Mode-II coupons and skin-stringer sub-elements were manufactured while their electrical resistance was monitored. Mode-II energy fracture was improved when adding [...]

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This study analyses on comparing the static delamination behavior and mode I fracture toughness of two types of adhesives (one epoxy and one acrylic) used in a composite material with an epoxy matrix and unidirectional carbon fiber reinforcement. The material was subjected to two [...]