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In vivo triceps surae and quadriceps femoris muscle function in a squat jump and counter movement jump
2000
An optic fibre method was used to measure in humans in vivo Achilles (ATF) and patellar tendon forces (PTF) during submaximal squat jumps (SJ) and counter movement jumps (CMJ). Normal two-legged jumps on a force plate and one-legged jumps on a sledge apparatus were made by four volunteers. Kinetics, kinematics, and muscle activity from seven muscles were recorded. The loading patterns of the tendomuscular system differed among the jumping conditions, but were similar when the jumping height was varied. Peak PTF were greater than ATF in each condition. In contrast to earlier simulation studies it was observed that tendomuscular force could continue to increase during the shortening of muscle…
On the evaluation of an optical OFDM radio over FSO system with IM-DD for high-speed indoor communications
2017
En aquest article es proposa un nou sistema híbrid de ràdio sobre fibra (RoF) i òptica d’espai lliure (FSO) basat en la transmissió de senyals òptics OFDM (OOFDM) per proporcionar enllaços de comunicació sense fils òptics d’alta capacitat. Es proposa un esquema de transmissió de baix cost basat en IM-DD per simplificar i reutilitzar la infraestructura existent per desplegar un enllaç FSO d’alt ample de banda. Aquest article mostra els resultats experimentals basats en la implementació de l'esquema proposat sota una transmissió digital OOFDM de 16 QAM a través de 10 km de fibra monomode (SMF) i enllaç FSO de 300 mm. Els resultats mostren la viabilitat de desplegar un sistema de comunicació d…
Durcissement aux radiations de fibres optiques dopées terres rares et d'amplificateurs 'a fibres optiques
2011
National audience; Cette étude vise à comprendre les effets d'une irradiation Ȗ sur les propriétés optiques et structurales des fibres dopées aux Terres Rares en vue de leur utilisation dans des amplificateurs à fibre réalisés pour des applications spatiales. L'enjeu majeur de durcissement de ces composants est abordé via des techniques telles que le chargement en hydrogène et/ou le co-dopage au Cérium du cœur des fibres optiques. L'identification des centres responsables de l'atténuation induite par irradiation et la compréhension des mécanismes de dégradation mis en jeu sont des étapes indispensables au développement de ces fibres.
FRP reinforcement for concrete structures: state-of-the-art review of application and design
2014
Fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs) are considered to be a promising alternative to steel reinforcement, especially in concrete structures subjected to an aggressive environment or to the effects of electromagnetic fields. Although attempts to develop effective reinforcement have been followed, the application of FRPs remains limited by the solution to simple structural problems that mainly appear due to the absence of design codes, significant variation in the material properties of FRP composites and limited knowledge gained by engineers as regards the application aspects of FRP composites and structural mechanics of concrete elements reinforced with FRPs. To fill the latter gap, the current…
Proof testing and lifetime reliability of carbon fibre reinforced composite pressure vessels
2013
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A methodology for the control of the residual lifetimes of carbon fibre reinforced composite pressure vessels
2005
International audience; Pressure vessels must be periodically proof tested. Traditional techniques for metal vessels are inapplicable for composite vessels as the latter do not break by crack propagation so that the reasoning behind the traditional testing procedures is not appropriate. Damage accumulation leading to the degradation of a composite vessel is by fibre failure. Fibres show a wide distribution in strengths and loading a composite inevitably breaks some. The method which has been developed is supported by an analysis of delayed fibre failure due to the relaxation of the resin around fibre breaks. This provokes overloading of intact fibres neighbouring breaks. The time until a cr…
Dimensionnement de structures composites par une méthode FE2 simplifiée. Application au calcul de réservoirs composites
2010
National audience; On propose dans cette étude la modélisation des phénomènes physiques à l'origine et induits par celui de rupture de fibre au sein d'un composite unidirectionnel. Cette modélisation, faite à l'échelle microscopique, permet de construire une base de données qui va décrire cette échelle au sein d'un procédé multiéchelles FE2 simplifié. Ce procédé est ensuite utilisé pour réaliser le dimensionnement à l'éclatement d'un réservoir composite bobiné.
The influence of coconut fibre and salts composite used for eliminating slipperiness and on roads on soils = Wpływ kompozytu mieszanki włókien kokoso…
2015
The subject of the study is analyzing the impact of coconut fibre and salt mixture used for eliminating slipperiness on roads on roadside soil. The tests were done on the soil samples taken from the fixed areas twice: in the autumn before applying the composite and in the following spring. Laboratory tests indicated decrease of conduciveness in soil after using the composite in wintertime. This can cause decreasing saltiness of roadside soil. In contrast to commonly used methods of eliminating slipperiness on roads with salts only applying the composite could diminish the negative effects of roadside soil saltiness.
FIBRE OPTICAL COUPLER SIMULATION BY COMSOL MULTIPHYSICS SOFTWARE
2022
Funding: The research has been supported by the European Regional Development Fund project No.1.1.1.1/18/A/068. The Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia as a Center of Excellence has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Framework Programme H2020-WIDESPREAD-01-2016-2017-TeamingPhase2 under grant agreement No. 739508, project CAMART2.
Fibre fragment distribution in a single-fibre composite tension test
2001
Abstract Single fibre fragmentation tests are performed for brittle fibres with Weibull strength distribution and different surface treatments. The fragmentation process is modelled and closed-form expressions for break spacing distribution are obtained. The model accounts for the effect of finite fibre length on the initial fragmentation as well as for break interaction on the advanced fragmentation stage. It is assumed that the exclusion zone due to fibre–matrix interface failure and stress recovery in the fibre is linearly dependent on the applied load. This assumption is validated experimentally. The derived theoretical average fragment length dependence on applied load is used to deter…