A review on machinability of carbon fiber reinforced polymer(CFRP)and glass fiber reinforced polymer(GFRP)composite materials

Fiber reinforced polymer(FRP) composite materials are heterogeneous and anisotropic materials that do not exhibit plastic deformation. They have been used in a wide range of contemporary applications particularly in space and aviation,automotive,maritime and manufacturing of sports equipment. Carbon fiber reinforced polymer(CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer(GFRP) composite materials,among other fiber reinforced materials,have been increasingly replacing conventional materials with their excellent strength and low specific weight properties. Their manufacturability in varying combinations with customized strength properties,also their high fatigue,toughness and high temperature wear and oxidation resistance capabilities render these materials an excellent choice in engineering applications.In the present review study,a literature survey was conducted on the machinability properties and related approaches for CFRP and GFRP composite materials. As in the machining of all anisotropic and heterogeneous materials,failure mechanisms were also reported in the machining of CFRP and GFRP materials with both conventional and modern manufacturing methods and the results of these studies were obtained by use of variance analysis(ANOVA),artificial neural networks(ANN) model,fuzzy inference system(FIS),harmony search(HS) algorithm,genetic algorithm(GA),Taguchi's optimization technique,multi-criteria optimization,analytical modeling,stress analysis,finite elements method(FEM),data analysis,and linear regression technique. Failure mechanisms and surface quality is discussed with the help of optical and scanning electron microscopy,and profilometry. ANOVA,GA,FEM,etc. are used to analyze and generate predictive models.

Application of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite (GFRPC) Escape Pipeline in Tunnel

During the tunnel construction process,unfavorable geological conditionsare often encountered.Geological disasters such as collapse,roof fall,water inrush,gas explosion,etc.occur frequently,causing different degrees of property damage and casualties to the construction of the tunnel,seriously affecting harmony during construction.The domestic emergency hedging is mainly the use of 8-10mm steel coils,but the steel is heavy and not suitable for the frequent movement of tunnels.This paper introduces the new Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite(GFRPC)escape pipeline used in Chongqing Jiuyongyi Jinyunshan Tunnel,and compares the traditional steel coil parameters to provide reference for subsequent tunnel hedging measures.

Deriving Tensile Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers (GFRP) Using Mechanics of Composite Materials

This work addresses the tensile properties of glass fiber reinforced polymers (GFRP) and investigates the different ways of estimating them without the cost associated with experimentation. This attempt is achieved through comparison between experimental results, derived in accordance with the ASTM standards, and results obtained using the mechanics of composite materials. The experimental results are also compared to results derived from work by other researchers in order to corroborate the findings regarding the correlation of tensile properties of the GFRP material and the fiber volume fraction.

Behaviour of Multiscale Progressive Damage for Different Matrix Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics Bars

The damage formation and evolution of glass fiber reinforced plastics( GFRP) bar on mechanical properties were mainly evaluated by theoretical analysis and numerical calculations which lack of test basis of damage process. The two different matrices of unsaturated polyester and vinylester GFRP bars were selected to carry out a series of macro-mesoscopic physical and mechanical tests to analyze the tensile progressive damage process on a multiscale. The formation of apparent crack,the bonding of internal components as well as the strain change were all reflected damage evolution of GFRP bar,and a certain correlation existed between them. Wherein the matrix has an obvious impact on the damage of bar,the component stress transfer effect of vinylester bar is better than unsaturated polyester from crack propagation observation and scanning electron microscopy( SEM). The cyclic loading tests quantitatively reflect the difference of damage accumulation between different matrix bars,and the failure load of bars decreases nearly 10%.

Preparation and Mechanical Properties of UV⁃Assisted Filament Winding Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer⁃Matrix Composite

This paper studied the preparation and mechanical properties of glass fiber reinforced polymer-matrix composite rings prepared by filament winding assisted by ultraviolet(UV)curing.A ray-tracing method was used to calculate the penetration ability of UV light in the resin casting,and then a typical composite ring with dual⁃curing characteristics was prepared by UV-assisted curing.The effects of winding speed and thermal initiator concentration on the distribution of fiber fraction and mechanical properties were studied.Microscopic morphology was used for the observation of the differences in fiber volume fraction.Mechanical properties tests and scanning electron micrographs were performed to investigate the failure and damage mechanisms of the composite ring samples.The ray tracing results indicate that the UV light can pass through a single yarn thickness and the energy transmitted is sufficient to cure the back side quickly.The experimental results show that the mechanical properties of the composite ring prepared in this paper are comparable to those of the heat-cured samples,which is sufficient to meet the requirements of the flywheel.

Seismic retrofitting of reinforced concrete frame structures using GFRP-tube-confined-concrete composite braces

This paper presents a new type of structural bracing intended for seismic retrofitting use in framed structures. This special composite brace, termed glass-fiber-reinforced-polymer （GFRP）-tube-confined-concrete composite brace, is comprised of concrete confined by a GFRP tube and an inner steel core for energy dissipation. Together with a contribution from the GFRP-tube confined concrete, the composite brace shows a substantially increased stiffness to control story drift, which is often a preferred feature in seismic retrofitting. An analysis model is established and implemented in a general finite element analysis program - OpenSees, for simulating the load-displacement behavior of the composite brace. Using this model, a parametric study of the hysteretic behavior （energy dissipation, stiffness, ductility and strength） of the composite brace was conducted under static cyclic loading and it was found that the area ratio of steel core to concrete has the greatest influence among all the parameters considered. To demonstrate the application of the composite brace in seismic retrofitting, a three-story nonductile reinforced concrete （RC） frame structure was retrofitted with the composite braces. Pushover analysis and nonlinear time-history analyses of the retrofitted RC frame structure was performed by employing a suite of 20 strong ground motion earthquake records. The analysis results show that the composite braces can effectively reduce the peak seismic responses of the RC frame structure without significantly increasing the base shear demand.

Static Bending Creep Properties of Glass Fiber Surface Composite Wood

To study the static bending creep properties of glass fiber reinforced wood,glass fiber reinforced poplar(GFRP)specimens were obtained by pasting glass fiber on the upper and lower surfaces of Poplar(Populus euramevicana,P),the performance of Normal Creep(NC)and Mechanical Sorptive Creep(MSC)of GFRP and their influencing factors were tested and analyzed.The test results and analysis show that:(1)The MOE and MOR of Poplar were increased by 17.06%and 10.00%respectively by the glass fiber surface reinforced composite.(2)The surface reinforced P with glass fiber cloth only exhibits the NC pattern of wood and loses the MSC characteristics of wood,regardless of the constant or alternating changes in relative humidity.(3)The instantaneous elastic deformation,viscoelastic deformation,viscous deformation and total creep deflection of GFRP are positively correlated with the stress level of the external load applied to the specimen.Still,the specimen’s creep recovery rate is negatively correlated with the stress level of the external load applied to the specimen.The static creep deflection and viscous deformation of GFRP increase with the increase of the relative humidity of the environment.(4)The MSC maximum creep deflection of GFRP increased by only 7.41%over the NC maximum creep deflection,but the MSC maximum creep deflection of P increased by 199.25%over the NC maximum creep deflection.(5)The Burgers 4-factor model and the Weibull distribution equation can fit the NC and NC recovery processes of GFRP well.

Performance Evaluation of One-Way Concrete Slabs Reinforced with New Developed GFRP Bars

The incorporation of fiber-reinforced-polymer (FRP) bars in construction as a replacement to steel bars provides a superior material which is capable to overcome corrosion problems. However, serviceability requirements are important issues to be considered in the design of concrete elements reinforced with glass-FRP (GFRP) bars which are known to have larger deflections and wider crack widths as well as weaker bond compared with steel reinforced concrete. As a solution to this problem, square GFRP bars are proposed. This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation that was performed, in which newly developed square and circular GFRP bars were fabricated in the lab. Also, the GFRP bars were tested and used to reinforce concrete slabs. A total of nine full-scale GFRP-reinforced concrete (RC) one-way slabs were constructed, tested and analyzed, considering the most influencing parameters such as the cross sectional shape of GFRP bars, reinforcement ratio, the concrete characteristics strength, and adding polypropylene fibers to the concrete mixture. The test results were showed that, the tested slabs with GFRP square bars improved the deflection and cracking behavior as well as the ultimate load.

Predicting the Fatigue Life in Steel and Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics Using Damage Models

Three cumulative damage models are examined for the case of cyclic loading of AISI 6150 steel, S2 glass fibre/epoxy and E glass fibre/epoxy composites. The Palmgren-Miner, Broutman-Sahu and Hashin-Rotem models are compared to determine which of the three gives the most accurate estimation of the fatigue life of the materials tested. In addition, comparison of the fatigue life of the materials shows the superiority of AISI 6150 steel and S2 glass fibre/epoxy at lower mean stresses, and that of steel to the composites at higher mean stresses.

GFRP型材-混凝土组合梁受弯性能分析

为了研究玻璃钢纤维(GFRP)型材-混凝土组合梁的受弯性能,采用有限元分析软件ABAQUS建立其数值模型并进行模拟分析。对混凝土采用塑性损伤模型,并考虑了GFRP型材的各向异性的特征,连接界面采用牵引-分离模型来模拟GFRP型材与混凝土的粘结-滑移行为。试验结果验证了模拟分析的正确性。此外,进行了参数扩展分析,研究了混凝土板截面尺寸、GFRP型材截面尺寸(腹板高度和腹板、翼缘板厚度)对GFRP型材-混凝土组合梁受弯性能的影响。结果表明:剪力键间距为100mm的组合梁的极限承载力比间距为150、200mm的试件分别高21.4%和30.7%。FRP剪力键可有效提高抗剪性能,改善界面粘结性能。混凝土截面高宽比超过1.2时,组合梁破坏模式从受弯破坏向剥离破坏转变。合理设计组合梁截面尺寸可以有效地提高组合梁的极限抗弯承载力、最大挠度和拟延性特征,在力学性能和工程造价之间取得良好的平衡。

Thermal Structure of Glass Fiber Reinforce Plastic Support Structure

The assembled form of thick-wall glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP) tube and 0Cr18Ni9 austenitic stainless steel pipes was designed as the radius thermal-insulating and load-supporting structure in cryogenic vessels. In order to study the thermal leakage and gap changes on the support structure, as well as radius temperature and stress distribution on GFRP tube, an experimental investigation has been taken. The results indicate that the support structure is proved to fit well as thermal-insulating and load-supporting part in cryo-genic vessels, furthermore has high security during cryogenic applications.

Experimental Investigation on Flexural Performance of Masonry Walls Reinforced with GFRP

This paper presents the results of a test program for flexure reinforcing characteristics of gless fiber-rein forced polymer（GFRP） sheets bonded to masonry beams. A total of eight specimens subjected to monotonic four-point bending were tested up to failure. These specimens were constructed with two different bond patterns. Six of these specimens were reinforced by using GFRP sheets prior to testing, and the remaining two were not reinforced. The test results indicate a significant increase in both load-bearing capacity and ductile performance of the reinforced walls over the unreinforced ones.

硬质合金涂层刀具车削GFRP的切削力研究

研究了硬质合金涂层刀具车削玻璃纤维增强复合材料时,切削用量对切削力的影响,并通过正交试验建立了切削力经验公式。结果表明:切削速度引起的树脂软化对切削力的影响较大,切削分力随切削速度的增加先减后增,但切削速度由243 m/min增至342 m/min时,切削力变化趋于平缓;切削力随进给量和背吃刀量的增加而增大,但在进给量为0.05 mm/r时,由于涂层刀具刃口的挤压作用,轴向切削力反而较大。正交试验和极差分析表明,背吃刀量对切削合力及各切削分力的影响最大,切削速度对切削合力及轴向分力Fx和径向分力Fy的影响次之,进给量对主切削力Fz的影响较切削速度大。

双腹板工字型GFRP腰梁机械连接力学性能试验研究

为深入研究双腹板工字型玻璃纤维增强复合材料(glass fiber reinforced polymer,GFRP)腰梁机械连接节点的力学性能,基于无连接和有机械连接2种类型GFRP腰梁的静载试验,分析双腹板工字型GFRP腰梁在三分点对称加荷下的受力特征,明确2种类型腰梁的极限状态和破坏形式。结果表明:GFRP腰梁采用双腹板工字型截面型式,截面的最大应力为183 MPa,是GFRP腰梁纵向抗拉强度的62%,纵向抗压强度的73%(容许压缩承载力的205%),可以使GFRP材料强度得到充分发挥,腰梁稳定性能良好;GFRP腰梁容易出现局部破坏,首先在翼缘板处发生局部失稳,随即引起腹板产生屈曲破坏,翼缘和腹板连接处出现面层剥离和鼓起,腰梁连接处增设的缀板和螺栓可有效地抑制该局部破坏变形;采用螺栓机械连接并在连接处增设同材质缀板,可降低螺栓钻孔对梁体本身截面的削弱作用,使GFRP腰梁的刚度和极限承载能力分别提高17.9%和44.9%,是GFRP腰梁的合理连接方式。研究成果可为GFRP腰梁的推广应用提供参考和借鉴。

Compressive Behaviour and Failure Mechanisms of GFRP Composite at High Strain Rates

Experimental investigations into the compressive behavior of glass fiber reinforced polymer(GFRP)composite at high strain rates were carried out using a split Hopkinson pressure bar(SHPB)setup.The GFRP laminates were made from E-glass fibers and epoxy resins by vacuum assisted compression molding machine.The results of the compressive tests indicated that the mechanical behavior of the GFRP composite depends highly on the strain rate.The compressive peak stress,toughness and Young's modulus of the GFRP composite increased with the increase of strain rate,while the strain level at the initial stages of damage was shortened with the increase of strain rate.In addition,the dynamic deformation behavior and failure process of the specimens were observed directly by using a high-speed camera.Following the experiments,the fracture morphologies and damage modes were examined by scanning electron microscopy(SEM)to explore the possible failure mechanisms of the specimens.The results showed that multiple failure mechanisms appeared,such as matrix crack,fiber-matrix debonding,fiber failure and shear fracture.

刀具几何参数对GFRP复合材料切削力的影响仿真研究

玻璃纤维增强复合材料(GFRP)两相材料属性相差迴异,加工难度大。利用有限元仿真软件对玻璃纤维增强复合材料进行了研究,分析了刀具几何参数与切削力之间的关系。结果表明:当刀具前角由3°增大到12°时,切削力下降,但当前角由12°增大到15°时,切削合力和主切削力有微小上升趋势;当刀具后角从2°增加至12°时,切削力呈现下降趋势,从12°增加至22°时,切削力呈现增大趋势;当刃口半径由0.05mm增加至0.4mm时,切削力减小,刃口半径从0.4mm增加到1.2mm时,切削力增加。仿真得到的最合适刀具几何参数分别为前角12°、后角12°和刃口半径0.4mm。

输电塔主材角钢GFRP双侧加固后承载性能模拟研究

随着输电塔服役年限增加,老旧铁塔升级改造需求日益旺盛,现有加固研究均是将钢材作为加固材料,存在加固材自重大、野外运输吊装困难等问题。针对这些问题,提出一种基于GFRP无损双侧加固输电塔主材的加固方案,建立主材加固组合构件精细化有限元模型,验证有限元模型的准确性,分析角钢长细比、螺栓间距对加固构件破坏模式和承载力的影响规律。研究结果表明,此方案能有效提高构件稳定承载力,且随着构件长细比增大,加固效果越明显;随着螺栓间距增大,加固构件稳定承载力缓慢减小,当螺栓间距为53i时,承载力大幅度减小。

桥梁结构中E-GFRP单向板徐变性能与双尺度均匀化数值评估

由于玻璃纤维增强复合材料(GFRP)组分材料中的树脂属于高分子材料,桥梁工程界对GFRP结构的徐变性能十分担忧,阻碍了其推广应用。该文聚焦于桥梁工程E型玻璃纤维增强复合材料(E-GFRP)单向板,基于双尺度均匀化数值模拟方法,从纤维和树脂的徐变性能评估了E-GFRP单向板的徐变性能,并与试验结果进行比较验证了预测结果的准确性。在此基础上,分析了应力水平、纤维体积率及持荷形式对E-GFRP单层板徐变性能的影响,结果表明,应力水平越高、纤维体积率越小,单层板的徐变粘滞应变越大。在此基础上,提出了不同纤维体积率下E-GFRP单层板粘滞应变模型,准确表述了应力水平、持荷时间和徐变应变之间的关系。最后,提出了E-GFRP单层板徐变断裂时间预测公式,可为E-GFRP结构的长期性能预测提供参考。

GFRP筋混杂纤维混凝土隧道管片力学性能研究

为研究GFRP筋混杂纤维混凝土隧道管片的力学性能,进行了三个不同GFRP筋配筋率的钢-聚丙烯纤维混凝土管片静力受弯试验,获得了试件的破坏形态、承载力及裂缝扩展模式。考虑GFRP筋与混杂纤维混凝土的界面黏结,采用ABAQUS建立了GFRP筋混杂纤维混凝土管片的有限元模型,分析了不同混杂纤维掺量和配筋率对管片受弯承载力的影响。研究结果表明:GFRP筋混杂纤维混凝土管片的破坏主要是由跨中主裂缝贯穿和GFRP筋材断裂导致;在纤维体积掺量不变的情况下,提高纵向受拉GFRP筋的配筋率,可以有效提高管片的受弯承载力;在数值计算中,考虑GFRP筋与混杂纤维混凝土的界面黏结滑移的有限元模型能更准确地模拟试件的开裂荷载、极限荷载和弯曲刚度;在承载力不变的情况下,增加混杂纤维的体积分数能有效减少管片的配筋率,并且提高管片的抗变形能力;通过回归分析,提出了纤维掺量与配筋率关系的计算式,理论计算结果与数值结果符合较好。

GFRP材料螺旋铣孔时的制孔质量研究

采用传统钻孔方法对GFRP(玻璃纤维增强材料)进行加工时易产生毛刺、撕裂和分层等缺陷,而螺旋铣孔方法可以有效避免这些缺陷产生。运用螺旋铣孔方法对GFRP进行制孔试验,得到切削速度、刀具公转转速、轴向进给螺距对孔壁表面粗糙度以及孔径尺寸误差的影响规律,对比分析了螺旋铣孔和钻孔的孔口缺陷。试验结果表明:影响孔壁表面粗糙度的切削参数由大至小依次为切削速度>刀具公转转速>轴向进给螺距;切削速度、刀具公转转速、轴向进给螺距与孔壁表面粗糙度均呈正比关系;影响孔径尺寸误差的切削参数依次为刀具公转转速>轴向进给螺距>切削速度;螺旋铣孔的入口侧缺陷较多,钻孔时的孔口缺陷更多出现在出口侧。