Abstract: A theoretical model to predict the response of laminated cement-based composites is developed. The micromechanical model simulates the mechanical response of a multilayer cement-based composite laminate under uniaxial, ...

Abstract: There is a growing interest in the use of fabrics as reinforcements for cement composites due to their superior performance in comparison to other cementitious composites. This paper compares the effects of two processing ...

Abstract: A constitutive law for fiber-reinforced concrete materials consisting of an elastic perfectly plastic model for compression and an elastic-constant postpeak response for tension is presented. The material parameters are ...

Abstract: Fabric reinforced cement based composites are a new class of composites with superior tensile strength and ductility which have the potential for becoming load bearing structural members. This enhanced behavior is primarily ...

Abstract: A global ban on the use of tributyltin has resulted in the need to screen new antifouling agents to control algal growth in aquatic environments. Standard methods for the quantification of algal biomass are disruptive in ...

Abstract: An experimental and modeling system for the modeling of multilayer composite fabrics used in a gas turbine engine containment system is developed. Specifically, Kevlar 49

Abstract: The development of a robust and reliable material model for fabrics used to prevent fan blade-out events in propulsion engines has significant importance in the design of fan-containment systems. Currently, Kevlar is the ...