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Non-destructive testing and evaluation of composite materials/structures: A state-of-the-art review by Wang, Bing, Zhong, Shuncong, Lee, Tung-Lik, Fancey, Kevin S, Mi, Jiawei

“…Composite materials/structures are advancing in product efficiency, cost-effectiveness and the development of superior specific properties. There are…”
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Stereolithographic 3D printing of extrinsically self-healing composites by Sanders, Polly, Young, Adam J., Qin, Yang, Fancey, Kevin S., Reithofer, Michael R., Guillet-Nicolas, Rémy, Kleitz, Freddy, Pamme, Nicole, Chin, Jia Min

“…We demonstrate for the first time the direct stereolithographic 3D printing of an extrinsically self-healing composite, comprised of commercial photocurable…”
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Experimental investigation on performance of fabrics for indirect evaporative cooling applications by Xu, Peng, Ma, Xiaoli, Zhao, Xudong, Fancey, Kevin S.

“…Indirect evaporative cooling, by using water evaporation to absorb heat to lower the air temperature without adding moisture, is an extremely low energy and…”
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A bistable morphing composite using viscoelastically generated prestress by Wang, Bing, Fancey, Kevin S.

“…Elastically generated prestress within polymeric composites can be used to create bistable morphing structures; i.e. they can ‘snap through’ between one of two…”
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Viscoelastically prestressed polymeric matrix composites: An investigation into fibre deformation and prestress mechanisms by Wang, Bing, Fancey, Kevin S.

“…A viscoelastically prestressed polymeric matrix composite (VPPMC) is produced by subjecting polymeric fibres to a creep load, which is removed before moulding…”
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Viscoelastically prestressed polymeric matrix composites – Effects of delayed moulding on Charpy impact properties by Qin, Yang, Fancey, Kevin S.

“…Viscoelastically prestressed polymeric matrix composites (VPPMCs) are produced by subjecting fibres to creep, then releasing the creep load before moulding…”
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Application of time–stress superposition to viscoelastic behavior of polyamide 6,6 fiber and its “true” elastic modulus by Wang, Bing, Fancey, Kevin S.

“…ABSTRACT The viscoelastic behavior of semi‐crystalline polyamide 6,6 fiber is exploited in viscoelastically prestressed polymeric matrix composites. To…”
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Viscoelastically prestressed polymeric matrix composites: An overview by Fancey, Kevin S

“…Elastically prestressed polymeric matrix composites exploit the principles of prestressed concrete, i.e. fibres are stretched elastically during matrix curing…”
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Towards “green” viscoelastically prestressed composites: Cellulose fibre reinforcement by Qin, Yang, Fancey, Kevin S.

“…With growing concerns over environmental issues, fibre reinforced composites based on renewable, biodegradable low-cost cellulosic/cellulose fibres…”
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UHMWPE fibre-based composites: Prestress-induced enhancement of impact properties by Fazal, Adnan, Fancey, Kevin S.

“…The impact properties of continuous unidirectional UHMWPE fibre-reinforced polyester resin composites have been investigated, to elucidate the effects of…”
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Prestressed polymeric matrix composites: Longevity aspects by Fancey, Kevin S., Fazal, Adnan

“…Elastically prestressed polymeric matrix composites (EPPMCs) are produced by stretching fibers (e.g., glass) within the composite during matrix curing. The…”
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mechanical model for creep, recovery and stress relaxation in polymeric materials by Fancey, Kevin S

“…A mechanical model is presented, in which viscoelastic response is described by the action of time-dependent latch elements. The model represents viscoelastic…”
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Towards optimisation of load-time conditions for producing viscoelastically prestressed polymeric matrix composites by Wang, Bing, Fancey, Kevin S.

“…A viscoelastically prestressed polymeric matrix composite (VPPMC) is produced by applying a tensile creep load to polymeric fibres, the load being released…”
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Viscoelastically generated prestress from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibres by Fazal, Adnan, Fancey, Kevin S.

“…The viscoelastic characteristics of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibres are investigated, in terms of creep-induced recovery strain and…”
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Viscoelastically prestressed polymeric matrix composites – Effects of test span and fibre volume fraction on Charpy impact characteristics by Fazal, Adnan, Fancey, Kevin S.

“…A viscoelastically prestressed polymeric matrix composite (VPPMC) is produced by subjecting polymeric fibres to tensile creep, the applied load being removed…”
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Performance enhancement of nylon/kevlar fiber composites through viscoelastically generated pre-stress by Fazal, Adnan, Fancey, Kevin S.

“…Kevlar‐29 fibers have high strength and stiffness but nylon 6,6 fibers have greater ductility. Thus by commingling these fibers prior to molding in a resin,…”
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Viscoelastically prestressed polymeric matrix composites – Potential for useful life and impact protection by Fancey, Kevin S.

“…A viscoelastically prestressed polymeric matrix composite (VPPMC) is produced by applying tension to polymeric fibres, the tensile load being released prior to…”
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The flexural stiffness characteristics of viscoelastically prestressed polymeric matrix composites by Pang, Jody W.C., Fancey, Kevin S.

“…A novel composite material is described, where tension, applied to polymeric fibres, is released prior to moulding them into a matrix. On matrix…”
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Analysis of the tensile behaviour of viscoelastically prestressed polymeric matrix composites by Pang, Jody W.C., Fancey, Kevin S.

“…A novel composite material is reported, in which tension, applied to polymeric fibres, is released prior to moulding them into a matrix. Following matrix…”
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Viscoelastically active sutures – A stitch in time? by France, Louise A., Fancey, Kevin S.

“…We present results to show that a commercially available polypropylene suture filament (Ethicon Prolene), following annealing and tensile creep can, after…”
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