Abstract: The present invention relates to a textile sheetlike structure (1), in particular for protection against biological and chemical noxiants and poisons, such as biological and chemical warfare agents. The sheetlike structure (1) having a textile support layer (2) and a first sheetlike piece (3) of activated carbon fibers which is laminated onto the support layer (2), wherein the sheetlike structure (1) further comprises a second sheetlike piece (4) of activated carbon fibers which is laminated onto the support layer (2) such that edges of the two sheetlike pieces (3, 4) touch and/or overlap and wherein the two sheetlike pieces (3, 4) are joined together by the support layer (2). This provides a seamless joining together of two or more sheetlike pieces to form a continuous sheetlike structure of activated carbon fibers to provide an improved material for use in the production of protective articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sliding parts, precision parts and timepieces and electronic equipment using those parts. Sliding parts are composed by a resin in which the degree of orientation of a fibrous filler is higher at the portion serving as the sliding surface than inside the sliding part, and the fibrous filler is oriented along the sliding surface on the sliding surface. Alternatively, precision parts are composed by a resin to which has been added carbon fibers for which a carbon compound is thermally decomposed to carbon in the vapor phase and simultaneously grown directly into fibers simultaneous to this thermal decomposition. Moreover, timepieces and electronic equipment are composed by these sliding parts or these precision parts.

Abstract: An angle-laminated composite tube with double layer of materials uses an inner layer material and an outer layer material with different functional properties. The two materials are cut into a plurality of slices in a specific shape. They are laminated alternately with a mismatching angle inside a mold with a specific angle to form a laminated assembly. Finally, a hot press is used to cure the laminated assembly into a structure with an inner layer, an outer layer, and an interlacing layer. The slice shape of the inner layer material and the outer layer material is specifically designed so that the inner layer, the outer layer, and the interlacing layer receive an even pressure during the curing process, rendering desired densities in the layers. The angle-laminated composite tube can achieve a high structural strength, with the inner and outer parts satisfying different functional needs.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin molded article in which monofilamentous carbon fibers are contained in a thermoplastic resin in a high content, such fibers having long fiber lengths and being randomly arranged, is provided. Also, a molding material comprising monofilamentous carbon fibers and monofilamentous thermoplastic resin fibers, in which the carbon fibers are contained in a high content, such fibers having long fiber lengths and being randomly arranged, is provided. In addition, a method for producing a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin molded article, comprising molding the molding material by compression molding, is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides long-fiber reinforced polypropylene compositions comprising: (a) about 29-77 wt % of a crystalline polypropylene resin comprising about 50-100 wt % of a propylene homopolymer; (b) about 20-50 wt % of a long-fiber reinforcing material having an average fiber length of about 3-50 mm and an average diameter of about 4-30 ?m; (c) about 2-20 wt % of an elastomer, a plastomer, or a mixture thereof having a melt index as measured at 190° C. of about 20-150 g/10 min, wherein said elastomer, plastomer, or mixture thereof was polymerized by a metallocene-based catalyst; and (d) about 0.01-3 wt % of a radical initiator, wherein the ratio of the melt index as measured at 230° C. of the crystalline polypropylene resin to the melt index as measured at 190° C. of the elastomer, the plastomer, or the mixture thereof is in the range of about 0.5 to about 10.

Abstract: A carbon fiber composite material including: a thermoplastic resin; carbon nanofibers dispersed in the thermoplastic resin; and dispersing particles which promote dispersion of the carbon nanofibers in the thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: This invention relates to an aluminum conductor composite core reinforced cable and method of manufacture. The composite core comprises a plurality of longitudinally extending fibers embedded in a resin matrix. The composite core comprises the following characteristics: tensile strength ranging from about 250 to about 350 Ksi; a tensile modulus of elasticity ranging from about 12 to about 16 Msi; and a coefficient of thermal expansion less than or equal to about 6×10?6 cm/cm·° C. The composite core is further manufactured according to a one or more die pultrusion system, the system comprising tooling designed in accordance with the processing speed, selection of composite core fibers and resin and desired physical characteristics of the end composite core.

Abstract: A rigid element (2) made of a polymer-resin-based material intended to be joined, by welding, to a support structure (3) made of a polymeric material, characterized in that it comprises a textile layer (10) including electrically conductive yarns (11, 12) and in that it has an outer layer (14) made of a material that is compatible with the material of support structure (3).

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide bias-able devices for use in electrostato-graphic printing apparatuses using conformable and electrically relaxable rubber materials. The rubber material can include a plurality of nanotubes distributed uniformly and/or spatially-controlled throughout a rubber matrix for providing the rubber material with a uniform mechanical conformability and a uniform electrical resistivity. The rubber material can be used as a functional layer disposed over a conductive substrate such as a conductive core depending on the specific design or engine architecture. Other functional layers can also be disposed over the conductive substrate and/or the rubber material of the bias-able devices including bias charging rolls (BCRs) and bias transfer rolls (BTRs).

Abstract: A composite of polymer or ceramic material has reinforcing fibers. The composite is for use in manufacturing medical implants like osteosynthesis plates, endoprostheses, screw coupling elements, surgical instruments, and similar components. The fibers and fibrous parts are made from a material that absorbs X-rays so that it can be seen during X-ray examination.

Abstract: A reinforced carbon-carbon (RCC) composite material has improved impact resistance. The RCC composite material is formed from a fiber reinforcement of layers or plies of thin ply carbon fiber fabric impregnated with a carbon matrix. Carbon nanotube reinforcement in the matrix further improves impact resistance. The stacking arrangement of the plies of the thin ply fabric also further improves impact resistance.

Abstract: This invention relates to an aluminum conductor composite core reinforced cable (ACCC) and method of manufacture. An ACCC cable having a composite core surrounded by at least one layer of aluminum conductor. The composite core comprises at least one longitudinally oriented substantially continuous reinforced fiber type in a thermosetting resin matrix having an operating temperature capability within the range of about 90 to about 230° C., at least 50% fiber volume fraction, a tensile strength in the range of about 160 to about 240 Ksi, a modulus of elasticity in the range of about 7 to about 30 Msi and a thermal expansion coefficient in the range of about 0 to about 6×10?6 m/m/C. According to the invention, a B-stage forming process may be used to form the composite core at improved speeds over pultrusion processes wherein the speeds ranges from about 9 ft/min to about 50 ft/min.

Abstract: Concrete products and mixes with reinforcing carbon graphite fibers, the carbon fibers being provided in the form of resin coated warped beam fabric, and a method for producing reinforced concrete products, where semi-cured carbon fibers are mixed with concrete and then cured through the hydration step to result in the formation of strengthened concrete products.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a method of forming a molded plastic article having at least one molded extension extending from a second surface thereof, and a first surface that is substantially free of sink mark defects. The method involves providing a mold (1) that includes a first mold portion (11) having a recess (23) therein. At least a portion of the base (29) of the recess (23) is defined by the upper surface (44) of a part ejector (14). A first plastic material is introduced into the recess (23) so as to form a molded extension (47). After at least partial solidification of the molded extension (47), the part ejector (14) is positioned so as to push the upper surface (50) and upper portion (53) of the molded extension out of the recess (23), while a lower portion (56) of the molded extension remains within the recess.

Abstract: A method of making a fenestration framing member includes providing a core of desired cross section and geometry lengthwise of the core. A fiberglass mat is placed around the core to form a fiberglass-enclosed core, and resin is vacuum infused into the mat to form a fenestration framing member that includes fiberglass-reinforced resin enclosing the core. The starting core and the final fenestration framing member preferably are of curved geometry lengthwise of the core and member. The step of vacuum infusing resin into the mat surrounding the core preferably is carried out by placing the fiberglass-enclosed core into a vacuum enclosure, preferably a vacuum bag, and connecting the vacuum enclosure to a vacuum source and a resin source.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a method of forming a molded plastic article (2) having a second surface (56) with molded extensions (59), e.g., structural supports, such as ribs, extending therefrom, and a first surface (69) that is substantially free of sink mark defects. The method involves forming, from a first plastic material, a first molded section (50) having at least one molded extension (59) extending from the second surface (56) thereof. The molded extension (59) is formed in a mold recess (23) having a reversibly positionable slide (14) therein. After formation of the first molded section (50), the slide (14) is retracted to a second slide position (B) thus forming within the molded extension a retainer cavity (74) that is in fluid communication with an aperture (71) in the first surface (53) of the first molded section (50).

Abstract: Laminated composite material usable to make articles of manufacture, such as boots or other sports articles in particular. The laminate is a new basic material particularly directed to articles of manufacture having drastic mechanical requirements and which are very inexpensive and lightweight. The laminate has a sandwich structure having a core between two layers. More particularly, the core and the two layers are composites, and at least a portion of the fibers of the core have a mechanical strength significantly lower than that of at least a portion of the fibers of one and/or the, other layers. In a particular embodiment, the laminate has a thickness of 3 mm or less. The layers are sheets of carbon fabric embedded in an epoxy resin, and the core is made from non-woven polyamide micro-fibers having a thickness equal to 0.32 mm. The invention also relates to the manufacture of the laminate.

Abstract: A method for forming improved composite materials using a thermosetting polyester urethane hybrid resin, a closed cavity mold having an internal heat transfer mechanism used in this method, and the composite materials formed by this method having a hybrid of a carbon fiber layer and a fiberglass layer.

Abstract: A thermally conductive formed article according to the present invention includes a matrix, and short carbon fibers which are present in the matrix. The short carbon fibers are oriented in a fixed direction in the matrix. A ratio I(002)/I(110) between an intensity I(110) of a diffraction peak ascribable to a (110) surface of carbon and an intensity I(002) of a diffraction peak ascribable to a (002) surface of carbon, occurring when X-rays are irradiated onto the thermally conductive formed article along the direction of orientation of the short carbon fibers, is 10 or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a ballistic-resistant moulded article in which a stack of monolayers is formed, each monolayer containing unidirectionally oriented reinforcing fibres and at most 30 mass % of a plastic matrix material, the reinforcing fibres being highly-drawn polyethylene fibres, and with the fibre direction in each monolayer being rotated with respect to the fibre direction in an adjacent monolayer, the stack then being compressed at a pressure of more than 25 MPa and a temperature between 125 and 150° C., and the plastic matrix material having a 100% modulus of at least 3 MPa.

Abstract: A resin composition for producing a molded article having a surface which has an appearance of a non-woven fabric, which comprises fiber piles of a carbonized polyacrylonitrile having a nitrogen content of 10% by weight or more, a size of 1 to 15 denier and a length of 0.1 to 1 mm. A process for producing a molded article of a resin having a surface which has an appearance of a non-woven fabric which comprises mixing the resin composition with an uncolored resin and molding the prepared mixture. A molded article produced by molding the resin composition. The resin composition can be pelletized with stability and, when the resin composition is mixed with pellets of an uncolored resin and molded, the molded article shows excellent mechanical properties and durability for a long time, exhibits a non-woven fabric appearance with warmth ad depth and has an excellent recycling property.

Abstract: This invention relates to an aluminum conductor composite core reinforced cable (ACCC) and method of manufacture. An ACCC cable has a composite core surrounded by at least one layer of aluminum conductor. The composite core comprises a plurality of fibers from at least one fiber type in one or more matrix materials. The composite core can have a maximum operating temperature capability above 100° C. or within the range of about 45° C. to about 230° C., at least 50% fiber to resin volume fraction, a tensile strength in the range of about 160 Ksi to about 370 Ksi, a modulus of elasticity in the range of about 7 Msi to about 37 Msi and a coefficient of thermal expansion in the range of about ?0.7×10?6 m/m/° C. to about 6×10?6 m/m/° C. According to the invention, a B-stage forming process may be used to form the composite core at improved speeds over pultrusion processes wherein the speeds ranges from about 9 ft/min to about 60 ft/min.

Abstract: A flexible polymer element for a curable composition wherein the flexible polymer element is in solid phase and adapted to undergo at least partial phase transition to fluid phase on contact with a component of the curable composition in which it is soluble at a temperature which is less than the temperature for substantial onset of gelling and/or curing of the curable composition; a method for the preparation thereof, a support structure or carrier for a curable composition comprising the at least one flexible polymer element together with reinforcing fibers, configurations of support structures and carriers, methods for preparation thereof, a curable composition comprising the at least one flexible polymer element or the support structure or carrier and a curable resin matrix, a kit of parts comprising the components thereof and a method for selection thereof, a method for preparation and curing thereof, and a cured composite or resin body obtained thereby, and known and novel uses thereof.

Abstract: A thermally conductive polymer molded article formed by molding a thermally conductive composition which comprises a liquid crystalline polymer and thermally conductive filler having magnetic anisotropy, wherein the liquid crystalline polymer and the thermally conductive filler are oriented in a predetermined direction by a magnetic field. The thermally conductive composition contains 100 parts by weight of the liquid crystalline polymer and 5 to 800 parts by weight of the thermally conductive filler having magnetic anisotropy. The thermally conductive filler has a thermal conductivity in at least one direction higher than the thermal conductivity of the liquid crystalline polymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to an aluminum conductor composite core reinforced cable (ACCC) and method of manufacture. An ACCC cable has a composite core surrounded by at least one layer of aluminum conductor. The composite core comprises a plurality of fibers from at least one fiber type in one or more matrix materials. The composite core can have a maximum operating temperature capability above 100° C. or within the range of about ?45° C. to about 240° C. or higher, at least 50% fiber to resin volume fraction, a tensile strength in the range of about 160 Ksi to about 370 Ksi, a modulus of elasticity in the range of about 7 Msi to about 37 Msi and a coefficient of thermal expansion in the range of about ?0.6×10?6 per deg. C. to about 1.0×10?5 per deg. C. According to the invention, unique processing techniques such a B-Staging and/or film-coating techniques can be used to increase production rates from a few feet per minute to sixty or more feet per minute.

Abstract: A low cost, high performance, water-swellable, flexible reinforcement member that can be used for both optical and copper communications cable. The water-swellable reinforcement members made according to the preferred process are more rigid than known reinforcement members, but are less rigid than glass pultruded rods. Communications cables utilizing these members are lightweight, water-swellable and exhibit an improved combination of strength and flexibility compared to traditional communications cables. Further, these communication cables may then be installed into underground ducts using more economical and faster installation techniques.

Abstract: Moulding material comprising a core layer, a reinforcement layer provided on each surface of said core layer, and a layer of a surfacing material provided on a reinforcement layer. The core layer comprises a core resin material and a filler material. The reinforcement layer comprises a fibrous reinforcement material and a reinforcement resin material. The reinforcement layer further comprises a conduit to allow gases to pass out of the moulding material via the reinforcement layer during processing of the moulding material whereby the conduit structure is formed by said reinforcement material.

Abstract: Vinyl chloride resin moldings having excellent fire-retardant property, which have good antistatic property and can prevent adhesion of dust. The molding has an antistatic layer containing a conductive material laminated on at least one side of a base layer comprising a vinyl chloride resin, wherein the base layer has a titanium compound; the base layer has a molybdenum compound; the base layer has a vinyl chloride resin having a specific chlorination degree; the base layer has a phosphorus fire-retarding agent and/or a chlorinated polyethylene; etc.

Abstract: A method of increasing the gas transmission rate of a packaging film comprises providing a packaging film that comprises at least about 0.001 weight % of single-walled carbon nanotube material based on the weight of the film. The packaging film is exposed to an amount of radiation energy effective to increase the oxygen transmission rate of the packaging film by at least about 100 cc (STP)/m2. day (1 atm, 0% RH, 23° C.).

Abstract: A damping structure which dispenses of the connection of a resistor used for a conventional damping structure and undergoes diverse molding processings with a simpler structure, and a laminate damping base material constituting such a damping structure. A laminate damping base material made of a piezoelectric ceramic material or piezoelectric polymer material and a conductive fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) composition is prepared. One to a plurality of this base material are stacked to constitute a first damping structure. A second damping structure is constituted by stacking at least a layer of piezoelectric polymer film or piezoelectric ceramic thin film between a multilayer laminate that is a laminate of conductive laminate FRP base materials.

Abstract: This invention relates to electrode substrates for electrochemical cells, particularly low-temperature fuel cells, and processes for their production. Low-cost carbon fiber paper structures are used as precursor for preparation of an all-carbon product that has a high electric conductivity and porosity and can be processed in a continuous reel-to-reel mode. These paper materials are further impregnated and processed to adjust the final product properties. This all-carbon electrode substrate is not brittle thereby avoiding the main disadvantage of the prior art.

Abstract: A resin molded article and a production method thereof, including the processes of heat-molding a molding material containing a biodegradable resin and a reinforcing fiber or a biodegradable resin, a reinforcing fiber after controlling a water content thereof, or non-controlling. The resin molded article according to the present invention has sufficient heat resistance so that they are not deformed even after being temporarily left in a high temperature environment such as that in an automobile in the daytime in summer seasons and being heated to a high temperature, without deteriorating the properties thereof as members for recording materials, and therefore cause no environmental problems when left in nature since they can be finally decomposed by microorganisms.

Abstract: An electrically conductive film is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the film includes a plurality of single-walled nanotubes having a particular diameter. The disclosed film demonstrates excellent conductivity and transparency. Methods of preparing the film as well as methods of its use are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: An apparatus such as a connector or circuit includes a substrate having a plurality of conductive members and a plurality of non-conductive members. The conductive members include a plurality of conductive fibers in association with a polymer material. The conductive members and the non-conductive members are disposed in the substrate member and are selectively situated with respect to each other forming a modular matrix configuration of contacts suitable for an array or association with other circuitry.

Abstract: A method to produce a papermaker's shoe press belt or other industrial process belt and a belt made according to such method. The belt is produced by dispensing a mixture of polymer and staple fiber onto a cylindrical mandrel, by extrusion or by co-extrusion. Preferably, the variation of the concentration and/or orientation of the staple fiber within the polymer is controlled such that the finished belt has desired properties.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composite material exhibiting increased matrix cracking strength and fracture toughness is produced by sequentially depositing a plurality of 5-500 nanometer-thick layers of a primary ceramic matrix material phase periodically separated by 1-100 nanometer-thick intermediate layers of a secondary matrix material phase onto the reinforcing fibers upon their consolidation. The resultant nanolayered matrix enhances the resistance to the onset of matrix cracking, thus increasing the useful design strength of the ceramic matrix composite material. The nanolayered microstructure of the matrix constituent also provides a unique resistance to matrix crack propagation. Through extensive inter-layer matrix fracture, debonding and slip, internal matrix microcracks are effectively diverted and/or blunted prior to their approach towards the reinforcing fiber, thus increasing the apparent toughness of the matrix constituent.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a power transfer belt that is manufactured of a highly thermally conductive polymer composition, in contrast to the typical rubber material used to fabricate the belts of the prior art. The new and unique belt of the present invention is manufactured of a thermally conductive polymer material that is easily injection moldable into any desired shape and configuration. Further, the polymer composition is very thermally conductive, which assists in dissipating heat that is generated by the friction created during normal operation of the device. The new belt material and its construction allow heat to be conducted directly through the surface of the belt thus preventing heat buildup within the belt itself, thereby preserving and extending its life. Further, the present invention provides a novel method whereby a thermally conductive belt is manufactured through net shape molding.

Abstract: A clothing element includes a carrier of a form that conforms to a portion of a body surface and an adherent coating made of titanium or of a titanium alloy and/or titanium compound located on one side of the carrier facing the body surface. The adherent coating increases the physical performance and the physical wellness of a body by for example, positively influencing muscle contractility and vasoactivity, and counteracting signs of fatigue and formation of sweat.

Abstract: A simplified elastic laminate is made from nonwovens and is especially suitable for side panels of training pant garments or the like. A plurality of thermoplastic adhesive elastomeric fibers are located between first and second facing webs. The fibers have an elastic core and adhesive surfaces. The facing webs, with the elastomeric fibers between them, are calendered together thus adhering the facing webs together via contact adhesion with the elastomeric fibers.

Abstract: Prepregs, laminates, printed wiring board structures and processes for constructing materials and printed wiring boards that enable the construction of printed wiring boards with improved thermal properties. In one embodiment, the prepregs include substrates impregnated with electrically and thermally conductive resins. In other embodiments, the prepregs have substrate materials that include carbon. In other embodiments, the prepregs include substrates impregnated with thermally conductive resins. In other embodiments, the printed wiring board structures include electrically and thermally conductive laminates that can act as ground and/or power planes.

Abstract: A non-asbestos-based friction material for brakes, clutches or the like for automobiles, large-size trucks, railway cars and various industrial machines. The friction material has excellent friction and rust preventive characteristics, and attacks the plane it faces to a limited extent. The non-asbestos-based friction material is produced by forming and then curing the non-asbestos-based friction material composition comprising a fibrous base, binder and filler as the major ingredients. The composition contains at least one type of steel fibers selected from the group consisting of iron, special dead soft steel and dead soft steel, containing carbon (C) at 0.13% or less at specific contents, in the fibrous base at 1 to 50% by volume of the whole friction material.

Abstract: The present invention provides thermal devices, materials and methods for use in transferring heat from heat sources. One embodiment comprises a thermal transfer body that has first and second end portions and includes a thermally anisotropic material that conducts more thermal energy in a longitudinal direction than in a direction transverse thereto, wherein at least one of the first and second end portions includes a projection having a surface area oriented obliquely to the longitudinal direction. Multiple projections may be provided of various geometries, such as pyramids, cones, triangular prismoids and domes. The thermally anisotropic material may include an ensemble of longitudinally thermally conductive fibers, such as carbon fibers derived from precursors such as petroleum or coal pitch, which may be embedded in a support matrix of various materials.

Abstract: A heat spreader, comprised of a plurality of carbon fibers oriented in a plurality of directions, with a carbon or metal matrix material dispersed about the fibers, is described. The carbon fibers facilitate the spreading of heat away from the smaller semiconductor device and up to a larger heat removal device, such as a heat sink.

Abstract: A composite separator plate for use in a fuel cell stack and method of manufacture is provided. The composite separator plate includes a plurality of elongated support members oriented generally parallel to each other and a polymeric body portion formed around the support members. The body portion includes a first surface with a plurality of flow channels and a second surface opposite the first surface. A plurality of electrically conductive fibers are disposed within the polymeric body portion, each fiber extending continuously from the first surface of the polymeric body portion to the second surface of the polymeric body portion in a through plane configuration.

Abstract: A radially deployable flexible preform which, after deploying, forms a tubular structure that is curable by polymerization after positioning it in a well or in a line and moulds to the shape thereof after curing, comprises in its constitution at least one resin comprising in its chemical formula, at least one reactive multiple bond that is capable of subsequent reaction with compounds comprising in their constitution at least one terminal reactive multiple bond or a reactive multiple bond positioned at one end or the other of the molecular chain and/or on a pendant group. The long latent period heat curing resin has a glass transition temperature of at least 90° C. and can be associated with at least one polymerizable oligomer and/or at least one monomer comprising at least one multiple bond in its chemical formula. The resin can also be associated with drying reducers or flow regulators ensuring optimum retention of the fiber/matrix ratio during pressing occurring on deployment of the expandable preform.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition for a slide fastener. In one embodiment, upon setting, the resin composition does not melt even upon contact with a hot surface. In addition, the fastener provides low sliding resistance or friction, as well as durability and structural strength to withstand repeated opening and closing operations. Finally, the fastener can be dyed with cloth in the same bath.

Abstract: A continuous reinforcing fiber sheet in which reinforcing fibers are arranged at an arbitrary angle to the main axis. The continuous reinforcing fiber sheet is well applicable to pultrusion forming without the risk of the reinforcing fibers being dispersed. This permits use of the continuous reinforcing fiber sheet in a long fiber-reinforced plastic structural member having remarkably improved torsional rigidity. The continuous reinforcing fiber sheet 1 has a continuous resin-penetrable support sheet 2 and a reinforcing fiber layer 3 held by the resin-penetrable support sheet 2. Long reinforcing fibers 4 in the reinforcing fiber layer 3 have substantially a certain length (F) and are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the resin-penetrable support sheet 2 at a prescribed angle (&agr;) to the longitudinal direction of the resin-penetrable support sheet 2.

Abstract: A flexure including a plurality of plies of composite material consolidated everywhere except at at least one predefined region where preselected adjacent plies are purposefully delaminated so they can move relative to each other when the flexure is bent.

Abstract: A composite laminate structure formed from at least one high-strength, high-stiffness fiber-resin composite structural lamina laminated to at least one fiber-resin composite damping lamina, wherein the resin matrix of the structural lamina resides below its glassification temperature (Tg) and wherein the resin matrix of the damping lamina resides above its glassification temperature during normal use temperatures, thereby providing a high-strength laminate with improved damping properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to an external reinforcement for beams, columns, plates and the like, substantially consisting in the combination of fibers and a resin and whereby the majority of the fibers is situated in the longitudinal direction of the reinforcement, characterized in that at least well-defined portions of the external reinforcement are provided with an additional reinforcement formed by fibers which are arranged according to at least one direction differing from the longitudinal direction of the reinforcement.