Title
Finite element modeling of post-fire flexural modulus of fiber reinforced polymer composites under constant heat flux
Abbreviated Journal Title
Compos. Pt. A-Appl. Sci. Manuf.
Keywords
Polymer-matrix composites (PMCs); Thermo-mechanical; Finite element; analysis (FEA); Mechanical testing; MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES; FIRE-PERFORMANCE; STRUCTURAL RESPONSE; GRP; PANELS; STRENGTH; Engineering, Manufacturing; Materials Science, Composites
Abstract
In this study, a simple 1D finite element model was developed to predict the temperature evolution and post-fire mechanical degradation of glass fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs) subjected to constant heat fluxes, including 35 kW/m(2), 50 kW/m(2), 75 kW/m(2), and 100 kW/m(2). A temperature-dependent post-fire mechanical property model was proposed and implemented. The calculated temperature and residual mechanical moduli showed good agreement with the experimental data. By properly selecting the parameters of the model, an effective strategy was demonstrated to design FRP structure with enhanced durability. (c) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Journal Title
Composites Part a-Applied Science and Manufacturing
Volume
43
Issue/Number
4
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Document Type
Article
Language
English
First Page
665
Last Page
674
WOS Identifier
ISSN
1359-835X
Recommended Citation
"Finite element modeling of post-fire flexural modulus of fiber reinforced polymer composites under constant heat flux" (2012). Faculty Bibliography 2010s. 3570.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2010/3570
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