A mathematical model of flexural-creep behaviour for future service expectancy of a GFRP composite cross-arm with the influence of outdoor temperature
Exposure to high temperatures can damage GFRP laminates’ mechanical properties and, as a result, degrade their long-term performance, leading to rupture during their service life. Therefore, this study investigated the flexural-creep behaviour of pultruded glass fibre-reinforced polymer (pGFRP) when...
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| author | Alhayek, Abdulrahman Syamsir, Agusril Supian, A. B. M. Usman, Fathoni Najeeb, M. I. Asyraf, M. R. M. |
| author_facet | Alhayek, Abdulrahman Syamsir, Agusril Supian, A. B. M. Usman, Fathoni Najeeb, M. I. Asyraf, M. R. M. |
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| description | Exposure to high temperatures can damage GFRP laminates’ mechanical properties and, as a result, degrade their long-term performance, leading to rupture during their service life. Therefore, this study investigated the flexural-creep behaviour of pultruded glass fibre-reinforced polymer (pGFRP) when subjected to elevated temperatures and utilised two mathematical models to evaluate the structure's serviceability when subjected to a variety of stress levels. Two main parameters were investigated: elevated temperature (25 to 40 °C) and constant load levels (12%, 24%, and 37%), whereas the pGFRP specimens were monitored for 720 h (30 days). Furthermore, the experimental work has been paired with mathematical models, namely, Findley’s power law model and Burger’s model, to predict the life span of a pGFRP cross-arm according to the data obtained from creep tests. Results showed the specimens failed in a brittle manner as expected under the static 4-point bending tests with an average ultimate strength of 242.6 MPa. Moreover, both models used to simulate the creep behaviour of the GFRP laminates matched very well with the experimental data. However, these models showed a substantial difference in the strain predicted over the 120,000 h period, with Burger’s model predicting the specimens to reach the ultimate strain in 9.4 to 11.4 years, depending on the stress level, while Findley’s model only showed a minimal increase in the total strain. This suggests that Burger’s model might be more conservative and more reasonable for creep at elevated temperatures. |
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| spelling | utm.eprints-1071052024-08-21T08:03:05Z http://eprints.utm.my/107105/ A mathematical model of flexural-creep behaviour for future service expectancy of a GFRP composite cross-arm with the influence of outdoor temperature Alhayek, Abdulrahman Syamsir, Agusril Supian, A. B. M. Usman, Fathoni Najeeb, M. I. Asyraf, M. R. M. TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery Exposure to high temperatures can damage GFRP laminates’ mechanical properties and, as a result, degrade their long-term performance, leading to rupture during their service life. Therefore, this study investigated the flexural-creep behaviour of pultruded glass fibre-reinforced polymer (pGFRP) when subjected to elevated temperatures and utilised two mathematical models to evaluate the structure's serviceability when subjected to a variety of stress levels. Two main parameters were investigated: elevated temperature (25 to 40 °C) and constant load levels (12%, 24%, and 37%), whereas the pGFRP specimens were monitored for 720 h (30 days). Furthermore, the experimental work has been paired with mathematical models, namely, Findley’s power law model and Burger’s model, to predict the life span of a pGFRP cross-arm according to the data obtained from creep tests. Results showed the specimens failed in a brittle manner as expected under the static 4-point bending tests with an average ultimate strength of 242.6 MPa. Moreover, both models used to simulate the creep behaviour of the GFRP laminates matched very well with the experimental data. However, these models showed a substantial difference in the strain predicted over the 120,000 h period, with Burger’s model predicting the specimens to reach the ultimate strain in 9.4 to 11.4 years, depending on the stress level, while Findley’s model only showed a minimal increase in the total strain. This suggests that Burger’s model might be more conservative and more reasonable for creep at elevated temperatures. Korean Fiber Society 2023 Article PeerReviewed Alhayek, Abdulrahman and Syamsir, Agusril and Supian, A. B. M. and Usman, Fathoni and Najeeb, M. I. and Asyraf, M. R. M. (2023) A mathematical model of flexural-creep behaviour for future service expectancy of a GFRP composite cross-arm with the influence of outdoor temperature. Fibers and Polymers, 24 (7). pp. 2425-2437. ISSN 1229-9197 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12221-023-00235-3 DOI : 10.1007/s12221-023-00235-3 |
| spellingShingle | TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery Alhayek, Abdulrahman Syamsir, Agusril Supian, A. B. M. Usman, Fathoni Najeeb, M. I. Asyraf, M. R. M. A mathematical model of flexural-creep behaviour for future service expectancy of a GFRP composite cross-arm with the influence of outdoor temperature |
| title | A mathematical model of flexural-creep behaviour for future service expectancy of a GFRP composite cross-arm with the influence of outdoor temperature |
| title_full | A mathematical model of flexural-creep behaviour for future service expectancy of a GFRP composite cross-arm with the influence of outdoor temperature |
| title_fullStr | A mathematical model of flexural-creep behaviour for future service expectancy of a GFRP composite cross-arm with the influence of outdoor temperature |
| title_full_unstemmed | A mathematical model of flexural-creep behaviour for future service expectancy of a GFRP composite cross-arm with the influence of outdoor temperature |
| title_short | A mathematical model of flexural-creep behaviour for future service expectancy of a GFRP composite cross-arm with the influence of outdoor temperature |
| title_sort | mathematical model of flexural creep behaviour for future service expectancy of a gfrp composite cross arm with the influence of outdoor temperature |
| topic | TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery |
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