The mechanical performance of SiC/SiC composites is significantly influenced by the architecture of fiber reinforcement. Among the various fabrication methods, the nano-powder infiltration transition/eutectic (NITE) process is a promising technique that is capable of achieving a dense and stoichiometric SiC matrix. The reinforcement architecture, such as cross-ply (CP) or woven prepreg (WP), is determined during the preform stage of the NITE process, which is crucial in determining the mechanical properties of SiC/SiC composites. In this study, the tensile test and double notch shear (DNS) test were conducted using NITE-SiC/SiC composites to investigate the effect of the fiber reinforcing architecture on the fracture mechanism of SiC/SiC composites. The tensile strength and maximum shear strength of both CP and WP specimens were nearly identical. However, other mechanical properties, particularly those of CP specimens, exhibited significant variability. A comparison of fracture surfaces and load-displacement curve analyses from the DNS tests revealed that the cross points of the longitudinal or transverse fibers act as obstacles to both deformation and crack propagation. These obstacles were found to be more densely distributed in WP specimens than in CP specimens. The variability observed in the mechanical properties of CP specimens is likely due to size effects caused by the sparser distribution of these obstacles compared to the WP specimens.

The significance of this study lies in addressing critical issues prevalent in the worldwide construction sector, particularly concerning the durability and sustainability of cement-based materials. Plain cement composites commonly suffer from deficiencies in tensile strength and strain capacity, resulting in the formation of nano-cracks under relatively low tensile loads. These nano- cracks pose a significant challenge to the longevity and resilience of cement matrices, contributing to structural degradation and reduced service life of infrastructure. To mitigate these challenges, the integration of cellulose nanofibers (CNF) as reinforcements in cement composites presents a promising solution. CNF, renowned for their exceptional material properties including high stiffness, tensile strength, and corrosion resistance, offer the potential to significantly enhance the mechanical performance and durability of cement-based materials. Through systematic experimentation, this study investigates the effects of CNF reinforcement on the mechanical properties of cement composites. By leveraging ultrasonically dispersion techniques, CNF extracted from bamboo, broad leaf, and kenaf are uniformly dispersed within the cement matrix at varying concentrations. Compressive and flexural tests are subsequently conducted to evaluate the impact of CNF on the strength characteristics of the cement composites. By elucidating the efficacy of CNF reinforcement through rigorous experimentation, this study aims to provide valuable insights into the development of construction materials with improved durability and sustainability. Ultimately, this research contributes to addressing critical challenges in the construction industry, offering potential solutions to enhance the performance and longevity of cement-based infrastructure.

유리섬유강화 모르타르 관을 구성하는 보강섬유는 직교이방성 부재로 간주되며 재료의 성질은 서로 직각을 이루는 두 개의 축을 기준으로 정의된다. 유리섬유 모르타르 관의 구조적 거동 해석을 수행하기 위해서 길이방향과 원주방향의 재료의 역학적 성질, 즉 탄성계수, 전단탄성계수, 포아송비 등이 필요하며 각각의 성질들은 실험을 통해 결정하였다. 이 실험으로부터 구한 각각의 역학적 성질을 적용하여 간소화된 유한요소해석방법을 제안하기 위해 적층판 이론으로부터 유리섬유강화 모르타르 관의 탄성계수를 계산하고, 계산된 탄성계수를 적용하여 유한요소 해석을 수행하였다. 또한, 유한요소해석과 편평시험을 통해 구한 하중-변위 관계를 비교하였으며 ASTM D2412에서 제시하고 하고 있는 관의 강성 값을 유한요소해석과 실험을 통해 예측하여 비교하였다.

The fatigue characteristics of glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) composites were studied under repeated loads using the finite element method (FEM). To realize the material characteristics of GFRP composites, Digimat, a mean-field homogenization tool, was employed. Additionally, the micro-structures and material models of GFRP composites were defined with it to predict the fatigue behavior of composites more realistically. Specifically, the fatigue characteristics of polybutylene terephthalate with short fiber fractions of 30wt% were investigated with respect to fiber orientation, stress ratio, and thickness. The injection analysis was conducted using Moldflow software to obtain the information on fiber orientations. It was mapped over FEM concerned with fatigue specimens. LS-DYNA, a typical finite element commercial software, was used in the coupled analysis of Digimat to calculate the stress amplitude of composites. FEMFAT software consisting of various numerical material models was used to predict the fatigue life. The results of coupled analysis of linear and nonlinear material models of Digimat were analyzed to identify the fatigue characteristics of GFRP composites using FEMFAT. Neuber’s rule was applied to the linear material model to analyze the fatigue behavior in LCF regimen. Additionally, to evaluate the morphological and mechanical structure of GFRP composites, the coupled and fatigue analysis were conducted in terms of thickness.

유한요소법(finite element method)은 다양한 분야에서 재료의 역학적 거동을 더욱더 현실적으로 해석하고 예측하는 방법으로 다양한 분야의 제품 개발에 적용되고 있다. 하지만 섬유배향과 변형률 속도가 역학적 특성에 영향을 미치는 유리섬유 강화 플라스틱 복합재료에 관한 수치해석을 이용한 접근 방법은 현재까지 다소 어려움이 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 고분자, 고무, 금속 등과 같은 다양한 복합재료를 위한 선형, 비선형 다중스케일 재료 모델링 프로그램인 Digimat의 수치해석 재료 모델을 활용하여 유리섬유 강화 플라스틱 복합재료의 역학적 특성을 정의하고 검증하는 것에 있다. 또한 이를 통해 좀더 현실 적으로 고분자 복합재료의 거동을 예측하고자 한다. 이를 위해 다양한 고분자 중 30wt%의 단섬유 질량 비율을 갖는 폴리부 틸렌 텔레프탈레이트(polybutylene terephthalate, PBT)의 섬유배향과 변형률 속도에 따른 인장 특성을 참고문헌을 통해 조사하였다. 또한 Moldflow 프로그램을 사용한 사출해석을 통해 유리섬유 배향 정보를 계산하였으며 이를 매핑(mapping) 과 정을 통해 유한요소 인장 시편 모델에 전달하였다. 대표적인 유한요소 상용 프로그램 중 하나인 LS-DYNA는 유리섬유 배향과 변형률 속도에 따른 복합재료의 인장 특성을 연구하기 위해 Digimat과의 연성해석(coupled analysis)에 활용되었다. 그리고 유리섬유 강화 플라스틱 복합재료를 해석하기 위한 LS-DYNA의 다양한 비등방성(anisotropic) 재료 모델들의 장단점을 서로 비교하고 평가하였다.

조합하중 작용 시 현무암섬유 강화 복합재료(BFRP) 플레이트의 좌굴거동에 대한 해석적 연구를 유한 요소법(FEM)을 통하여 평가하였다. 복합재료 플레이트 내에서 고려될 수 있는 경계 조건, 치수의 종횡비 및 하중 조건과 같은 다양한 매개변수에 대한 영향성을 연구하였다. BFRP의 역학적 성질은 국내에서 제작된 시편을 이용하여 인장 및 면내 전단 실험을 통하여 구하였다. 산정된 물성치를 토대로 고전적인 판 이론을 이용하여 대칭으로 적층된 판을 우선적으로 분석하였다. 그 결과 2축 및 전단에 대한 조합 하중의 경우, 종횡비가 0.5∼1.0 일 때 좌굴하중이 빠르게 감소한다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 이와 반대로, 종횡 비가 1.0∼2.5 일 때는 좌굴하중이 약간 감소하는 경향이 보였다. 또한, 기존 축 방향 하중의 평면 내 전단 하중을 조합하여 추가할 경우 플레이트 판 내의 좌굴하중 감소가 약 4% 정도로서 큰 영향을 미치지 못함을 알 수 있었다.

CFRP composites have high specific strength, specific stiffness, long fatigue life, light weight environmental safety characteristics. In this study, the mechanical properties are investigated through the compressive simulation analysis on the carbon fiber reinforced plastic sandwich. The experiment is carried out with the same condition as the analysis to verify the analysis result. One sandwich plate is composed with four layers. From the upper, this plate has the first, second, third and fourth layers due to the arrangement of angle direction. A plate has the symbol of [0/30/30/0] as the first, second, third and fourth layers due to the angle directions of 0°, 30°, 30° and 0°. There are the plates of [0/30/30/0], [0/60/60/0] and [0/90/90/0] in this study. The maximum compressive load becomes 53.139kN during the compression time of 12 sec in case of the plate of [0/30/30/0]. The maximum compressive load becomes 61.826kN during the compression time of 12 sec in case of the plate of [0/60/60/0]. The maximum compressive load becomes 53.002kN during the compression time of 12 sec in case of the plate of [0/90/90/0]. So, the plate of [0/60/60/0] endures the most load among three plates. The result of this study can be applied practically through the validation of experimental data on the simulation data. In this study, the mechanical characteristics are examined systematically through the impact analysis on the composite material of the carbon fiber reinforced plastic with aluminum foam by using the impact absorption due to CFRP plate.