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Experimental and Analytical Investigations on Flexural Behaviour of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Sandwich Panels

Issue Abstract

Abstract
Fiber Reinforcement Polymer (FRP) composites are commonly used for helper, present day and bio-clinical applications due to their assurance from utilization, high solidarity to weight extents, the ability to manage with no issue. FRP sandwich sheets are considered for the current assessment, focused in on the preliminary and consistent assessments of FRP sandwich sheets particularly with respect to stack passing on limit under tension and strain, and strategy for frustration. In the essential time of this assessment, the going with starter considers are made, Experimental examination of loads up under strain and pressure and their capacities. Further, these examinations are upgraded through test showing and assessment of FRP sandwich sheets made by implantation measure and the results will be utilized for extra proposition.


Keywords: Fiber Reinforcement Polymer (FRP); polyurethane foam (PU foam); Experimental assessment; Analytical examination.


Author Information
R. R. Venkatesan
Issue No
6
Volume No
2
Issue Publish Date
05 Jun 2020
Issue Pages
8-17

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