Abstract: The invention concerns a composite system for reinforcing, in particular, structures made from reinforced concrete or masonry comprising a curable or cured matrix and a textile reinforcement grid, and said two elements taken as such. The aim of the invention is for this system to make it possible to produce a cured composite structure having improved mechanical properties, both in the short term and in the long term (e.g. flexing behaviour, hardness, bending/compression resistance, durability, cohesion). This aim is achieved by the system of the invention in which the grid comprises at least one layer formed: —both from a framework consisting of flat warp yarns and weft yarns; —and from a network binding the framework; characterised in that the binding network is such that it ensures the geometric regularity and dimensional stability of the meshes of the framework, before the grid is applied to the structure to be reinforced.

Abstract: A vehicle seat frame includes a back panel and a load carrier component attached to the back panel. The back panel includes a first polymeric matrix and a first plurality of fibers disposed therein. The load carrier component includes a second polymer matrix and a second plurality of fibers disposed therein.

Abstract: A method for producing a thermoplastic fiber composite component, in particular for an aircraft or spacecraft, has the following method steps: material-removing processing of a first face of a first plate, wherein the first plate comprises a thermoplastic fiber composite material and a local reduction in thickness of the first plate is made by the material-removing processing of the first face; positioning a second plate relative to the first plate such that the first face of the first plate is brought into alignment with a third face of the second plate; and joining the first plate to the second plate to form a single component, wherein the surface of the first face of the first plate is integrally bonded to the surface of the third face of the second plate.

Abstract: The present invention aims to sufficiently impregnate each layer of a fiber substrate group composed of fiber substrates, which are used for fiber-reinforced resin molding by a resin injection method, with a resin. To successively stack a plurality of fiber substrates, each of which has arrayed fiber bundles and is a material composing a fiber-reinforced resin along with a resin, with their fiber bundles oriented in the same direction, the plurality of fiber substrates are integrated in a state where border zones between the fiber bundles adjacent to each other in an array direction are aligned with one another among the fiber substrates.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing a hot-pressed member including heating a Ni-based coated steel sheet, which includes, on a surface thereof, a Zn—Ni alloy coating layer containing 13% by mass or more of Ni, in a temperature region of an Ac3 transformation point to 1200° C.; and then hot-pressing the steel sheet.

Abstract: A process to create composite preforms and parts by stacking layers of two-dimensional fiber material (e.g., fiber cloth, fiber reinforced fabric, etc.) having pin-receiving holes and/or gaps disposed between the fibers of the fiber material is described. The stack is pinned together using a subset of pins, such as fiber reinforcing pins, inserted into a subset of the pin receiving holes and/or gaps, leaving at least some of the pin receiving holes and/or gaps available for pinning other layers, as layers of fiber material are added to the stack. As additional layers are added to the stack, different subsets of pins connect the additional layers to the stack, thereby building up the stack. Each layer of fiber material may have a different shape than the other layers and any arbitrary topology, potentially including non-convex and/or disjoint shapes. Furthermore, implementations may produce composite preforms having an arbitrary number of interconnected layers.

Abstract: The present invention aims to sufficiently impregnate each layer of a fiber substrate group composed of fiber substrates, which are used for fiber-reinforced resin molding by a resin injection method, with a resin. To successively stack a plurality of fiber substrates, each of which has arrayed fiber bundles and is a material composing a fiber-reinforced resin along with a resin, with their fiber bundles oriented in the same direction, the plurality of fiber substrates are integrated in a state where border zones between the fiber bundles adjacent to each other in an array direction are aligned with one another among the fiber substrates.

Abstract: A hot-pressing steel sheet has excellent oxidation resistance to be capable of suppressing the formation of scales and ZnO during hot pressing as well as is excellent in cold pressing properties. A process of manufacturing a hot pressed member uses the steel sheet. The hot-pressing steel sheet includes a coating layer containing 10 to 25 mass % of Ni and a balance of Zn and inevitable impurities and having a mass per unit area of 10 to 90 g/m2, and a lubricating layer containing a solid lubricant, in the order named on the surface of a steel sheet.

Abstract: A steel sheet for hot press-forming having a first coating layer on a surface of the steel sheet, containing 60% or more by mass Ni and a remainder composed of Zn and incidental impurities, a coating mass thereof being more than 5 g/m2 and 50 g/m2 or less per side, and a second coating layer on the first coating layer, containing 10% to 25% by mass Ni and a remainder composed of Zn and incidental impurities, a coating mass thereof being 10 to 90 g/m2 per side.

Abstract: The present invention aims to sufficiently impregnate each layer of a fiber substrate group composed of fiber substrates, which are used for fiber-reinforced resin molding by a resin injection method, with a resin. To successively stack a plurality of fiber substrates, each of which has arrayed fiber bundles and is a material composing a fiber-reinforced resin along with a resin, with their fiber bundles oriented in the same direction, the plurality of fiber substrates are integrated in a state where border zones between the fiber bundles adjacent to each other in an array direction are aligned with one another among the fiber substrates.

Abstract: A composite article including a multiple of composite layers impregnated with a polymer matrix; and a nanotube material that facilitates a mechanical interlock between at least two of the multiple of composite layers. A method of manufacturing a composite article including a multiple of composite layers within a polymer matrix; and distributing a nanotube material between at least two of the multiple of composite layers to facilitate a mechanical interlock between the at least two of the multiple of composite layers adjacent an otherwise relatively low strength interlaminar interface region of the composite article.

Abstract: A metal-clad laminate of the present invention comprises an insulating layer, and a metal layer that is present at least on one surface side of the insulating layer. The insulating layer is a laminate of at least three layers: a center layer, a first resin layer that is present on one surface side of the center layer, and a second resin layer that is present on the other surface side of the center layer. The center layer, the first resin layer and the second resin layer each contain a cured product of a respective resin composition. The elastic modulus of the cured product of the resin composition contained in the center layer is lower than the elastic moduli of both the cured product of the resin composition contained in the first resin layer and the cured product of the resin composition contained in the second resin layer.

Abstract: An aircraft structural assembly includes an area element which has a core and an outer layer. A first surface of the area element is convexly curved, at least in certain sections, relative to an imaginary central area of the area element extending through the core of the area element. By contrast, a second surface of the area element located opposite the first surface is oriented, at least in certain sections, parallel to the imaginary central area of the area element extending through the core of the area element. The area element is configured in the form of a floor panel of a floor system. The first or the second surface of the area element is designed to form a walkable floor surface of the floor system in the state of the aircraft structural assembly when mounted in an aircraft.

Abstract: A profiled retaining section for positioning a seam connecting two decorative layers includes an upper region, a center region and a lower region forming at least one anchor. The upper region is designed as a piping, or in the manner of a piping, for protruding over a visible side of the skins to be positioned. The center region includes two sides to be sewn to the decorative layers. The anchor is designed to be introduced in a groove having a lesser width than the anchor itself and to exert a force on the groove in the lateral direction. The upper region, the center region and the anchor are integral with each other and arranged in the vertical direction relative to each other. Also described is a composite part that uses the profiled retaining section.

Abstract: A composite article including a composite component, a metallic component and one or more interlock components. The composite component including a plurality of composite plies and extending heightwise from a component base to a component tip and lengthwise between spaced apart component first and second edges, the composite. The metallic component including a first surface and a second surface and a plurality of openings formed therein extending from the first surface to the second surface. The metallic component including at least a portion substantially or fully embedded in the composite component. The one or more interlock components is interwoven through one or more of the plurality of openings in the metallic component and extending into and at least partially embedded in the composite component to provide an interlocking system between the composite component and the metallic component. A method of fabrication of a composite article is also provided.

Abstract: A bamboo Chair pad that can be manufactured from 100% Anji Mountain bamboo from China. The bamboo is all treated with various protective coatings to add resistance to natural factors including water, sun and dirt. All bamboo chair pads can be manufactured from the harder portions of the bamboo trunk. (Some bamboo is manufactured from the softer fibers of the inside of the bamboo trunk). This portion of the bamboo trunk is not utilized for this invention. The bamboo utilized in the present inventions is taken from the harder part of the bamboo trunk to assure maximum endurance and longevity. The lower trunk portion of the bamboo plant is harder and less porous.

Abstract: A mounting system includes a first and second mounting part having a first and second base part with a first and second plurality of first and second locking means respectively, for mounting two components to each other. Each of the locking means is attached to the respective base part and is provided with an attachment part extending from the base part, and a distal part provided as a head portion with at least one engaging section protruding sidewards over the attachment part. The locking means are laterally displaceable in relation to the base part to allow sidewards displacement of the engaging sections for engagement and disengagement of the locking means and thus the first and the second base. In the engaged state, latching means are provided blocking the sidewards displacement of the engaging sections to an extent that a disengagement of the locking means is prevented.

Abstract: Disclosed is a positive electrode and a lithium battery including the positive electrode. The positive electrode includes a current collector, a first layer irreversibly deintercalating lithium ions, and a second layer allowing reversible intercalation and deintercalation of lithium ions. In one embodiment, the first layer further comprises a first sublayer and a second sublayer, in which the first sublayer is interposed between the current collector and the second sublayer. The first sublayer comprises a first active material represented by Formula 1 Li2Mo1-nR1nO3, and the second sublayer comprises a second active material represented by Formula 2 Li2Ni1-mR2mO2. In Formula 1, 0?n<1; and R1 is selected from the group consisting of manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), magnesium (Mg), nickel (Ni), and combinations of at least two of the foregoing elements.

Abstract: A repair part enables rapid and efficient repair of damaged metal structures, in particular airframe fuselage skins having internal and external faces, without necessitating any additional thickness compromising the transmission of waves. To this end, the repair part includes a double internal/external plate adapted to be fastened to the internal face and the external face of the metal structure, respectively. The repair part also includes a central hub connecting the internal plate and the external plate and forming a groove between the plates. The part is constituted of a single composite material block, and a glass ply, lining the groove, may be positioned between the plates and the structure. The hub may have passing through it at least one orifice adapted to allow connections to pass through the structure.

Abstract: A composite material and method for manufacturing the material, the material including: a plurality of plies layered one on top of the other; and one or more through-thickness fibers which join one or more of the plurality of plies to one another; wherein the one or more through-thickness fibers form a boundary which delineates one or more discrete regions of the material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vapour barrier collar (1) comprising a number of sheet elements (2, 3, 4, 5) including side sheet elements (2, 3), which extend substantially along a longitudinal axis (L), and top (4) and bottom (5) sheet elements, respectively, which extend substantially along a lateral axis (A), which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (L). Each sheet element (2, 3, 4, 5) has two end edges (6) adjacent to a first edge (7) of the sheet element (2, 3, 4, 5). The sheet elements (2, 3, 4, 5) are mutually joined together in joints (8) extending along the end edges (6), and mounting means (9) are provided along the first edges (7) of the sheet elements (2, 3, 4, 5). The mounting means (9) extend uninterruptedly along the entire length of the first edge (7) of each sheet element (2, 3, 4, 5).

Abstract: The invention relates to a screw, having a shank which is provided with a thread, produced from a material which is suitable for a strength-increasing thermal treatment and is resistant to corrosion, and to the use of a screw of this type in a corrosive environment in conjunction with a corrosion-resistant component to be screwed, and, furthermore, to a method for producing a screw of this type. Screws of this type are used, in particular, for direct screwing.

Abstract: The invention comprises a relatively lightweight cementitious-based material panel. The cementitious-based material panel comprises a foam insulating panel having a first surface and a second surface; a first structural layer of cementitious-based material formed on the first surface of the foam insulating panel and affixed thereto; and a second non-structural layer of cementitious-based material formed on the second surface of the foam insulating panel and affixed thereto. The second non-structural layer of cementitious-based material is substantially thinner than the first structural layer of concrete. The second non-structural layer of cementitious-based material is preferably formed from polymer modified concrete, plaster or mortar. A method of making the cementitious-based material panel is also disclosed.

Abstract: A modular form panel for assembling a cast-in-place concrete structure includes an inner panel section and an outer panel section. A filling gap is defined between the inner and outer panel sections. The filling gap is configured to receive concrete poured on-site to form a concrete wall or roof section. One or more tie members span the filling gap interconnecting the inner and outer panel sections. The panel includes an integral side flange in some embodiments. When multiple panels are positioned adjacent one another, the adjacent side flanges form an end gap on each lateral side of the panel. The end gap has a thickness greater than the filling gap thickness. Concrete disposed in each end gap forms an integrated support column on each side of the panel. A bond beam gap is defined along the top edge of the panel having a greater thickness than the filling gap.

Abstract: An energy absorbing system has an inner tube and an outer tube that are stitched together. The inner tube contains a set of fibers oriented in a first direction and the outer tube has a second set of fibers oriented in a direction different from the first direction. Preferably these orientations are equal and opposite to each other. The inner tube may be hollow, but preferably has a cellular core. The outer tube may be spaced apart from the inner tube to create an annular cavity that is filled with a cellular material.

Abstract: Reinforced concrete component with at least one upper and at least one lower longitudinal reinforcement layer, and one transverse force reinforcement. Transverse force reinforcement being passed to the upper and lower longitudinal reinforcement in its extension. The transverse force reinforcement is formed by at least 20 L-shaped sheet metal components made from structural steel with stirrups attached thereto. Each sheet metal component thereby comprises a chamfer.

Abstract: A multi-layer fabric, having a first woven portion having warp yarns and weft yarns interwoven together to form a first woven layer, a unidirectional portion that includes a first unidirectional layer having first unidirectional yarns, the first unidirectional layer being adjacent the first woven layer, and at least one securing yarn interwoven with the first woven layer and the first unidirectional layer to secure the first unidirectional portion to the first woven portion. The fabric may have encapsulating yarns interwoven with the first unidirectional yarns to secure the first unidirectional yarns together to form the first unidirectional layer.

Abstract: A dynamic insulation system suitable for deployment within an envelope or facade of a building or habitable construction is described. The system comprises one or more layers of insulation and one or more void space forming elements (5,12b). The void space forming element comprises a panel attachment means (6) for connecting this element to a layer of insulation and a spacer element (9) that provides a means for defining at least one void space within the envelope or facade to facilitate the uniform, bi-directional, actively or passively driven flow of ventilation air through the void space. The resultant dynamic insulation systems can be made directly from any commonly available insulation sheet material, or combination of materials. This reduces the costs of the system without sacrificing performance or versatility. The system can be cut to any dimension, and joined together without loss of functionality to maximise insulation coverage of the building envelope or facade.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced polymer strengthening system having a concrete structural member having at least one outer facing surface. At least one pultruded element is located on the outer facing surface of the concrete structural member, the pultruded element containing a matrix material having a Tg of at least about 110° C. and a plurality of fibers having a tensile strength of at least about 300 MPa and an operating temperature of at least the Tg of the matrix material. Also located on the outer surface of the concrete member and at least partially covering the at least one pultruded element is an inorganic binder comprising an inorganic material having an operating temperature of at least about Tg of the matrix material of the pultruded element.

Abstract: Linked articles and a method for customizing the linked articles are disclosed. The linked articles comprise a first link matrix and a second link matrix comprising a first portion of the article and a second portion of the article, respectively. The first link matrix consists essentially of links of a first material and the second link matrix consists essentially of links of a second material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to building panels, structures comprising building panels, and methods of manufacturing building panels. In a representative embodiment, a building panel comprises a fiber-reinforced polymer layer and an insulative layer disposed adjacent the fiber-reinforced polymer layer. The building panel can further comprise a rigid planar member disposed adjacent the insulative layer such that the insulative layer is located between the fiber-reinforced polymer layer and the rigid planar member. The building panel can further comprise one or more fiber-reinforced polymer connectors extending through the insulative layer between the fiber-reinforced polymer layer and the rigid planar member.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic device casing having a coupling structure is provided. The electronic device casing is made of a casing material including a supportive substrate and a first thermoplastic substrate. A preliminary connecting section is formed on the first thermoplastic substrate by a hot-pressing molding process, and a molding plastic material is injected onto the preliminary connecting section by an in-mold injection process. After being cooled, the molding plastic material engages with the preliminary connecting section to form a secondary connecting section for a coupling element to couple with. Thus, the coupling structure of the electronic device casing can be directly formed during a manufacturing process without any additional procedures, thereby overall manufacturing time and costs are reduced.

Abstract: A woven fabric includes warp threads or wires and includes weft wires, wherein, the woven fabric includes an offset weft wire. The offset is particularly suitable for fastening objects separate from the woven fabric. A method uses the woven fabric as a facade hanging by using the woven fabric as a base structure for bearing an object separate from the woven fabric. The object is borne on the offset separate from the woven fabric.

Abstract: This invention provides a coupling method for coupling a first and a second stiffening profile element for an outer skin of an aircraft or space craft. In a first step the stiffening profile elements are arranged on the outer skin in such a manner that the stiffening profile elements oppose each other with their respective front sides and enclose within themselves a cavity. Furthermore, a fixing hole is formed through a wall of at least one of the stiffening profile elements in the cavity inside a coupling zone of the stiffening profile element. An access opening is formed through the wall in the cavity along the coupling zone. A coupling strap, which couples the stiffening profile elements together, is fastened to the coupling zone by means of a fastening element guided through the fixing hole.

Abstract: An aircraft floor system includes a composite panel which generally includes an inboard layer, an inboard interlock layer, a core layer, an outboard interlock layer and an outboard layer. The advanced sandwich core material may include K-Cor™ or X-Cor™ which is pinned through at least one ply of dry composite reinforcement to provide a mechanical lock between the pins and an inboard and outboard interlock layer. Bonding of the locked-in ply with the inboard and outboard results in improved structural performance and damage tolerance.

Abstract: A method of joining a first component to a second component, the method comprising forming an array of projections extending from a bond surface of the first component, the projections having a plurality of different profiles; and embedding the array of projections in the second component formed of a plurality of laminate plies, wherein each projection profile is adapted to best transfer load into a respective one of the laminate plies. The resultant joint is able to transfer load more progressively between the two components leading to improved tensile strength.

Abstract: The invention comprises a relatively lightweight cementitious-based material panel. The cementitious-based material panel comprises a foam insulating panel having a first surface and a second surface; a first structural layer of cementitious-based material formed on the first surface of the foam insulating panel and affixed thereto; and a second non-structural layer of cementitious-based material formed on the second surface of the foam insulating panel and affixed thereto. The second non-structural layer of cementitious-based material is substantially thinner than the first structural layer of concrete. The second non-structural layer of cementitious-based material is preferably formed from polymer modified concrete, plaster or mortar. A method of making the cementitious-based material panel is also disclosed.

Abstract: A laminated, plate-shaped element with at least a first and a second substrate, which are joined together at least indirectly by adhesive bonding, and also with at least one support element associated with the first substrate to fasten the laminated element to an infrastructure and active position fastening of the second substrate at least in the event of failure of the bonded joint. The position fastening is active only between the first and second substrates and is placed a certain distance from the edge of the second substrate. The active position fastening is particularly applicable in laminated elements placed in an inclined or vertical mounting position, for example in solar modules with incorporated solar cells.

Abstract: Provided is a sandwich component with a core which comprises a foam material. A fibrous sheet-like material arranged in the foam material at least partially encloses a working region of the sandwich component in a sheet-like manner. At least one strut is incorporated in the foam material and extends from an entry surface of the foam material from outside the working region to at least the fibrous sheet-like material.

Abstract: A polymer-based composite sandwich includes a reinforced core bonded between a pair of composite facesheets. The core includes a truss formed by groups of composite pins held in place by a layer of structural foam. The pins in the groups are radially arranged around nodes. The ends of the pins are splayed and sandwiched between the foam layer and the facesheets.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for forming a structure that includes a metal and a composite material are disclosed. According to one aspect, a layer stack includes a metal layer with a first surface, the first surface including at least one protruding feature. The layer stack also includes a non-metal layer molded to the first surface of the metal layer, wherein the non-metal layer is molded over and/or around the at least one protruding feature.

Abstract: A device for bridging a gap may be provided. The device may comprise a piece of material having a rectangular shape and that is of a size to cover at least a portion of a gap between a washer and a dryer, and a pair of magnets attached to the piece of material near opposite ends of the piece of material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for positioning and assembly of two or more parts wherein at least one of which is of a creep sensitive material. The method and apparatus enable very precise positioning of parts during assembly by holding a rough alignment with free play permitting finer alignment. Creep resistant annular inserts are molded into the part and provided with flow apertures to conduct plastic material into the annular insert bore. A spindle defined the geometry of a centering hole within the bore during molding. The annular inserts are operable as compression limiters to prevent deformation of the creep sensitive material under the action of heat or tightening stresses.

Abstract: Method for connecting two intermediate products for forming a fiber composite product, wherein the two intermediate products respectively are composite fiber material with a layer of matrix material and reinforcing fibers extending therein by connecting areas that adjoin one another in an overlapping region of the interconnected intermediate products, with the method including applying an adhesive layer with an adhesive film with connecting particles onto the connecting areas of the intermediate products, arranging the second intermediate product on the first intermediate product or vice versa so the connecting areas at least partially overlap one another, and connecting the two intermediate products. A structural component is also disclosed with at least a first and a second fiber-reinforced intermediate product.

Abstract: A building panel incorporates blocks (11) of a low density material contained within a surrounding wire support cage (12). The cage is formed from a plurality of wire trusses (1) which are spaced apart such that each truss separates adjacent low density blocks, and the trusses are held together by strapping wires (14) which are encased within layers of render (15, 16) in use. The truss has opposing longitudinally extending reinforcing wires (2, 3) to which the strapping wires (14) are connected, and intermediate wires (4) which are preferably formed in a zig-zag. Each truss includes at least one additional wire (5) which extends longitudinally of the truss.

Abstract: A self-sticking fabric structure includes loop-like fabric structure, which is fabricated by the yarns of the conjugate fiber and split thereafter to recover smaller fibers, substantially all of the fibers forming loop-like fastening elements between the intersection of interlacing or interlooping, and a hook fabric structure, which is fabricated by the yarns of staple fibers for enabling the ends of the staple fibers to protrude over the surface of the fabric and to form a layer of fiber flock type hook-like fastening elements. The fabrication of the self-sticking fabric does not require any further brushing or pile-raising processing process, saving the manufacturing cost, reducing the fabric thickness, and widening the application of the fabric.

Abstract: A sandwich structure includes a first skin, a second skin, a first hinge member, and a second hinge member. The first hinge member may be movably coupled to the first skin and a first skin joint. The second hinge member may be movably coupled to the second skin and second skin joint. The first hinge member and the second member may be movably coupled to one another and a member joint located between the first and second skin joint.

Abstract: A polymer-based composite sandwich includes a core bonded between fiber reinforced resin facesheets. The core includes a truss formed by groups of composite pins held in a low density foam. The pins in each group intersect to form nodes adjacent to one of the facesheets. The ends of the pins extend parallel and are bonded to the facesheets.

Abstract: An insulating product utilizing pillars and arches to increase loft without increasing the thickness of the padding.

Abstract: An arrangement for freeing the structures of fail-safe type from the damage tolerance criterion and to allow a significantly improved fatigue resistance, while producing a weight saving. This is provided by forming a composite hybrid structure in a configuration that makes it possible to combine the advantages of metal and of composite material. In a secure hybrid structure, at least two longitudinal structural spars are joined back to back by fastening means. One of the spars is metal and equipped with stability partitions, whereas another spar is made of a composite material with carbon fibers oriented in the direction of the forces to be predicted such that this spar exhibits a rigidity equivalent to that of the metal spar.