Effects of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes on shear performance of laminated nanocomposite bonded joints

Abstract

The main objective is to improve the most commonly addressed weakness of the laminated composites (i.e. delamination due to poor interlaminar strength) using carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as reinforcement between the laminae and in the transverse direction. In this work, a chemical vapor deposition technique has been used to grow dense vertically aligned arrays of CNTs over the surface of chemically treated two-dimensionally woven cloth and fiber tows. The nanoforest-like fabrics can be used to fabricate three-dimensionally reinforced laminated nanocomposites. The presence of CNTs aligned normal to the layers and in-between the layers of laminated composites is expected to considerably enhance the properties of the laminates. To demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach, composite single lap-joint specimens were fabricated for interlaminar shear strength testing. It was observed that the single lap-joints with through-the-thickness CNT reinforcement can carry considerably higher shear stresses and strains. Close examination of the test specimens showed that the failure of samples with CNT nanoforests was completely cohesive, while the samples without CNT reinforcement failed adhesively. This concludes that the adhesion of adjacent carbon fabric layers can be considerably improved owing to the presence of vertically aligned arrays of CNT nanoforests.     

Pulsed phase thermography imaging of fatigue-loaded composite adhesively bonded joints

We applied pulsed phase thermography to image and size damage in adhesively bonded joints. Specifically, the initiation and propagation of fatigue-induced damage in single lap joints with carbon fiber epoxy adherends was investigated. Lap joint specimens with various levels of manufacturing defects were fabricated and loaded in low-cycle fatigue. A calibration specimen with artificial defects was used to design a threshold algorithm for sizing of the damaged regions. The dominant failure mode in specimens without manufacturing defects was fiber-failure, whereas joints failing prematurely demonstrated adhesive failure. Imaging of the lap joints after regular number of fatigue cycles revealed that manufacturing defects could be detected and the resulting, imminent adhesive failure could be identified prior to joint failure. Additionally, the extent of this damage could be accurately estimated through the sizing algorithm. Due to the brittle nature of fiber-failure, it could not be detected prior to failure of the joint, however this was not critical, as the goal was to identify premature failure of the adhesively bonded joint.     

Modeling the temperature-dependent mode I fracture behavior of adhesively bonded joints

An ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber film has been used as an inhibitor and insulation in solid rocket motors (SRMs) due to its excellent heat-insulating property. EPDM is wrapped on the surface of the grain layer-by-layer via an adhesive; thus, the adhesive property between EPDM films is one of the key factors that influence the structural integrity of an SRM. The adhesive properties are largely temperature dependent, therefore, it is essential to study the effect of temperature on the properties of the bonding interface between EPDM films. In this article, double cantilever sandwich beam (DCSB) and uniaxial tensile experiments were performed to study the temperature-dependent mode I fracture of the bonding interface, in the service temperature range of the SRMs. A comparison of experimental and numerical results obtained using experimental parameters indicates that the fracture parameters determined by the simple beam theory (SBT) and the compliance-based beam method (CBBM) are not accurate. Next, we obtained accurate parameters using an inverse analysis method. Moreover, we made an initial attempt to establish a temperature-dependent cohesive zone model to predict the temperature-dependent fracture behavior of adhesively bonded joints. Good agreement between experimental and numerical results demonstrates that this temperature-dependent model is applicable.     

Numerical Study of Adhesive Single-Lap Joints with Composite Adherends Subjected to Combined Tension–Torsion Loads

The present investigation focuses on modifying the strength of single-lap adhesively bonded joints under tension–torsion loading with the use of three-dimensional finite element (FE) modeling. A single-lap adhesively bonded joint is reinforced by fibers and analyzed by means of ABAQUS-6.9.1 FE code. The adherends are considered to be made of orthotropic materials, while the adhesive is neat resin or reinforced by various types of fibers. The carbon and glass unidirectional fibers are used for adhesive reinforcement. In the FE modeling, the behavior of all the members is assumed to be linear elastic. The ultimate bond strength is increased as the fiber volume fraction in the adhesive is increased. By changing the properties and the behavior of the adhesive from neat resin (isotropic) to fiber composite adhesive (orthotropic) and with various fiber volume fractions and by changing the orientation of the fibers in the adhesive region with respect to the global axes, the bond strength in tension–torsion loadings are changed. Also, the excessive adhesive layer is modeled and its effect on the joint strength is investigated.     

缓黏结预应力混凝土梁的设计

缓黏结预应力技术是近年来国内发展起来的一项新的预应力技术,它综合了无黏结预应力和有黏结预应力两种体系的技术特点,是预应力技术的新发展,论文结合北京报业集团新闻采编中心项目缓黏结预应力混凝土梁的设计,阐述了缓黏结预应力技术原理;说明了缓黏结预应力混凝土梁的承载力、裂缝和挠度的计算方法;提出了缓黏结预应力构件设计及施工中的注意问题。     

Modeling of single-lap composite adhesive joints under mechanical and thermal loads

Two-dimensional (plane-stress and plane-strain) theoretical models are presented for stress analysis of adhesively bonded single-lap composite joints subjected to either thermal or mechanical loading or a combination thereof. The joints consist of similar/dissimilar orthotropic or isotropic adherends and an isotropic adhesive interlayer. The governing differential equation of the problem is obtained using a variational method which minimizes the complementary strain energy in the bonded assembly. In this formulation, through-thickness variation of shear and peel stresses in the interlayer is considered. Both shear and normal traction-free boundary conditions are exactly satisfied. Peel and shear stresses obtained from plane-strain analytical models considering a homogeneous adhesive interlayer are in close agreement with those of the finite element predictions. A systematic parametric study is also conducted to identify an ideal set of geometric and material parameters for the optimal design of single-lap composite joints.     

钕铁硼在CuCl-EMIC离子液体中 电沉积铜层的研究

目的 开发一种新型的环保型钕铁硼表面镀铜技术。方法 采用CuCl-EMIC离子液体,对钕铁硼基体进行阳极活化前处理,在其表面电沉积铜。通过电化学工作站测试CuCl-EMIC离子液体的循环伏安曲线和镀铜样品的动电位极化曲线,运用扫描电子显微镜、能谱分析仪和X射线粉末衍射仪,考察钕铁硼基体和铜镀层的微观形貌、成分组成和相结构,利用粗糙度仪和拉拔试验仪检测钕铁硼表面的粗糙度和其上铜镀层的结合力。结果 物质的量之比为2∶3~3∶2的CuCl-EMIC离子液体在室温下熔融,可在其中电沉积得到晶态铜。物质的量之比为1的CuCl-EMIC离子液体有更大的还原峰值电流密度。钕铁硼基体经过20~ 30 mA/cm2的电流密度阳极活化后,表面变得平整,孔洞减少,活化后钕铁硼表面的铜镀层均匀致密,结合力达9.2 MPa以上。钕铁硼表面铜镀层的孔隙率随着镀层厚度的增加而减小,当厚度为6 μm时,镀铜试样的腐蚀电位与纯铜相近,孔隙率为0.005 23%。结论 采用物质的量之比为1的CuCl-EMIC离子液体,可以通过阳极活化得到平整、孔洞少和无氧化膜的钕铁硼基体表面,在其上电沉积可得到致密均匀且结合力好的薄铜层。     

Zn基钎料钎焊烧结NdFeB与DP1180钢接头微观组织及性能

采用Zn-5Sn-2Cu-1.5Bi(ZSCB)钎料实现了烧结NdFeB永磁材料(NdFeB)与DP1180钢的钎焊连接。在惰性气氛控制的高频感应炉中进行钎焊,采用OM、SEM、EDS、微区XRD和NIM-2000H磁性测试仪等手段分析了接头界面的微观组织结构、NdFeB的磁性能和接头剪切强度。结果表明,NdFeB与ZSCB钎料形成Nd-Fe-Zn和Fe-Zn冶金结合,FeZn13和Fe3Zn10相在DP1180钢侧的界面处形成。焊接温度对NdFeB的磁性能影响较小。与传统方法的粘接相比,接头的剪切强度从32.50MPa提高到44.00MPa,提高了35.38%。由于NdFeB和ZSCB钎料之间的热膨胀系数差异很大,在接近NdFeB的反应层处产生较高的残余应力,导致接头从NdFeB界面处断裂。     

High-efficiency simultaneous extraction of rare earth elements and iron from NdFeB waste by oxalic acid leaching

Iron can not be recovered at high value because only rare earth elements are effectively recovered from NdFeB waste via oxidation roasting-hydrochloric acid leaching process.In this study,a new method for leaching NdFeB waste with oxalic acid was developed.The high-efficiency,simultaneous and high-value recovery of rare earth elements and iron was realized to simplify the process and improve the economic benefit.Results of the oxalic acid leaching experiments show that under the optimum leaching conditions at 90℃ for 6 h in the aqueous solution of oxalic acid(2 mol/L) with a liquid-solid ratio of60 mL/g,the iron leaching efficiency and precipitation rate of rare earth oxalate reach 93.89% and 93.17%,respectively.Rare earth oxalate and Fe(C₂O₄)3^3- were left in the residue and the leaching solution,respectively.The leaching mechanism was further analyzed by characterising the leach residues obtained through X-ray powder diffraction(XRD) and scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(SEM-EDS).Results of the leaching kinetics study indicate that the process of oxalic acid leaching follows the shrinking nucleus model,and the leaching kinetics model is controlled by the mixed factors of diffusion and chemical reaction.The leaching residue was calcined at 850℃ for 3 h and then decomposed into rare earth oxide,which can be directly used to prepare rare earth alloy via molten salt electrolysis.For the leaching solution,ferric oxalate solution was reduced using Fe powder to prepare the ferrous oxalate(FeC₂O₄-2H₂O).     

结构胶胶接接头耐久性的研究进展

结构胶是胶黏剂中具有高强度、耐高温、高耐久特性的一类胶黏剂的总称,主要用于部件中承受载荷的胶接连接。胶接接头的耐久性能是结构胶应用中的一个重要指标。主要从影响胶接接头耐久性的内在因素和外在因素以及实验室研究方法对结构胶胶接接头耐久性的研究进展进行综述。