"One route to achieve the program's objective is to replace heavier steel components with carbon fiber composites, which currently offer the best weight-reduction potential," said Amit Naskar ...

This study presents a self-sensing composite bar that integrates damage assessment and monitoring, improving safety and ...

a timber composite technology that replaces concrete, steel and aluminum at a fraction of their weight and environmental impact. CompositesWorld is the source for reliable news and information on what ...

A recent study published in Engineering introduces a new approach to evaluating the performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures using self-sensing steel fiber-reinforced polymer composite ...

As the demand for more sustainable construction grows and raw material shortages like steel continue to be a challenge, fiber-reinforced concrete has become an increasingly popular choice for ...

carbon fibers (CF) experienced a resurgence during the 20th century as part of composite materials that are lighter and stronger than materials like steel and aluminium, for use in aircraft ...