Author:Govender, Reuben AshleyDate:Dec 2011Fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) are finding increasing use in structures subjected to
high rate loading such as blast or impact. Proper design of such structures requires
thorough characterisation of the material behaviour over a range of ...Read more
Author:Curry, RichardDate:2017Explosive threats have become more prevalent in both military and terrorist theatres of conflict, showing up largely in the form of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) which are often buried in soil to conceal them and increase their effectiveness. ...Read more
Author:Gabriel, SherlynDate: 2022In the pursuit of global environmental sustainability, bio-based resins, and natural fibres as reinforcements in Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites offer potential benefits, and some of these can be used in different applications ...Read more