The use of fiber reinforced plastics (FRP) in repairing and strengthening bridges has been researched in recent years. In particular, attaching unidirectional FRP to the tension face of reinforced concrete beams has provided an increase in stiffness and load capacity of the structure. However, due to the brittle nature of the unidirectional FRP, the ductility of the beam decreases. One possible solution to this problem is the use of cross-ply or off-axis FRP laminates. This thesis focuses on the investigation of the flexural behavior of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with one of two different FRP orientations (0°/90° and ±45°). More particularly, the change in strength and ductility of the beams as the number of FRP layers are altered is investigated. Seven under-reinforced concrete beams were constructed and tested to failure. With the exception of the control beam, each specimen was applied with two, three, or four layers of either 0°/90° and ±45° FRP orientations. To predict the flexural behavior of the specimens, a theoretical model was derived using basic concepts, past research, and the tested properties of the concrete, steel reinforcement, and FRP. Also, two methods were used to analyze the ductility of the tested beams. Along with the test details of each specimen; the moment, deflection, CFRP strain, crack patterns, and mode of failure are discussed. The results included an increase in load capacity with respect for the number of CFRP layers applied for both orientations. Also, the ductility of the beams were reduced by adding CFRP orientations. / Master of Science

Silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) has the potential for use in various high-performance applications. However, surface defects such as voids/pits are commonly present on as processed Si₃N₄. When subjected to external forces, fracture originates at such flaws. To reduce or eliminate surface flaws, machining operations are required which constitute a major proportion of production costs. In order to offer an inexpensive alternative to machining and also to enhance the room temperature flexural strength of as fired Si₃N₄, low expansion glaze coatings of lithium aluminosilicate (LAS) and magnesium aluminosilicate (MAS) compositions were developed. Homogeneous and crack-free glaze coatings were successfully formed on as processed Si₃N₄. This ensured formation of compressive surface stresses on the as fired Si₃N₄ which, in turn, led to the reduction of the effects of surface flaws. When compared to the uncoated as fired Si₃N₄, both the glaze coatings helped achieve greater flexural strength. Analyses of the two glazes indicated better strength for the MAS coating compared to the LAS. Wear tests revealed that the MAS glaze exhibited higher wear resistance than the LAS glaze. These differences were attributed to the ability of the magnesium aluminosilicate glaze to achieve greater surface smoothness and better adherence to the substrate than the lithium aluminosilicate. / Master of Science

In the thesis explicit dual parabolic-elliptic models are constructed for the Konenkov flexural edge wave and the Stoneley-type flexural interfacial wave in case of thin linearly elastic plates. These waves do not appear in an explicit form in the original equations of motion within the framework of the classical Kirchhoff plate theory. The thesis is aimed to highlight the contribution of the edge and interfacial waves into the overall displacement field by deriving specialised equations oriented to aforementioned waves only. The proposed models consist of a parabolic equation governing the wave propagation along a plate edge or plate junction along with an elliptic equation over the interior describing decay in depth. In this case the parabolicity of the one-dimensional edge and interfacial equations supports flexural wave dispersion. The methodology presented in the thesis reveals a dual nature of edge and interfacial plate waves contrasting them to bulk-type wave propagating in thin elastic structures. The thesis tackles a number of important examples of the edge and interfacial wave propagation. First, it addresses the propagation of Konenkov flexural wave in an elastic isotropic plate under prescribed edge loading. For the latter, parabolic-elliptic explicit models were constructed and thoroughly investigated. A similar problem for a semi-infinite orthotropic plate resulted in a more general dual parabolic-elliptic model. Finally, an anal- ogous model was derived and analysed for two isotropic semi-infinite Kirchhoff plates under perfect contact conditions.

Submitted by Luciana Ferreira (lucgeral@gmail.com) on 2014-08-12T13:22:56Z No. of bitstreams: 1 dissertacao andreia assis carvalho.pdf: 1800077 bytes, checksum: 9621151283f1dec9c48115c5ac9df906 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2014-08-12T13:22:56Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 dissertacao andreia assis carvalho.pdf: 1800077 bytes, checksum: 9621151283f1dec9c48115c5ac9df906 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-02-18 / The use of composite resin (CR) in dental restorations is a common practice, however, in the oral environment, these polymers are subject to hygroscopic and hydrolytic effects, and strength of occlusion and mastication. This study aimed to evaluate in vitro the influence of different light sources, energy densities and polymerization techniques on sorption, solubility and biaxial flexural strength (RFB) of an RC. 240 specimens were fabricated (2mm x 8 MMO) RC (Esthet-X), shade A2. Two groups were obtained, depending on the instrument used: halogen lamp and light emitting diodes (LED) and subdivided according to the energy density (16 J/cm2 and 20 J/cm2), polymerization (conventional pulse I stopped and interrupted pulse II) and type of permeant (water and ethanol 75%). The methodology for the development of sorption and solubility test was based on ISO 4049:2000. Then the specimens were tested for RFB (ASTM F 394-78). We used ANOVA and Tukey test for parametric data and Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney test for data nãoparamétricos (? = 0.05). It was observed that in general there was no statistically significant differences when comparing the sources of light and the polymerization techniques (p> 0.05). Energy density of 16 J/cm2 and pulse interrupted technique II was possible to observe that the LED generated higher values of sorption and solubility of the halogen light and, in the conventional technique, lower RFB (p> 0.05 ). The ethanol produced higher values of sorption and solubility, and lower RFB compared with water. In general, light sources, energy densities and polymerization techniques did not influence the values of sorption, solubility and RFB / O uso de resina composta (RC) em restaurações odontológicas são uma prática frequente, entretanto, no meio bucal, esses polímeros estão sujeitos a efeitos higroscópicos e hidrolíticos, além de forçaa da oclusão e mastigação. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar, in vitro, a influência de diferentes fontes de luz, densidades de energia e técnicas de polimerização na sorção, solubilidade e resistência flexural biaxial (RFB) de uma RC. Foram confeccionados 240 espécimes (2mm x 8 mmØ) de RC (Esthet-X), cor A2. Dois grupos foram obtidos, em função do aparelho utilizado: lâmpada halógena e luz emitida por diodo (LED); e subdivididos de acordo com a densidade de energia (16 J/cm2 e 20 J/cm2), técnica de polimerização (convencional, pulso interrompido I e pulso interrompido II) e tipo de permeante (água deionizada e etanol 75%). A metodologia utilizada para o desenvolvimento do teste de sorção e solubilidade foi baseada na ISO 4049:2000. Em seguida, os espécimes foram testados quanto à RFB (ASTM F 394-78). Foram utilizados os testes ANOVA e Tukey para os dados paramâtricos e os testes Kruskal-Wallis e Mann-Whitney para os dados não paramétricos ( =0,05). Foi observado que, em geral, não houve diferenças estatisticamente significantes quando comparados as fontes de luz e as técnicas de polimerização (p>0,05). Na densidade de energia de 16 J/cm2 e na técnica por pulso interrompido II foi possível observar que o LED gerou maiores valores de sorção e solubilidade do que a lâmpada halógena e, na técnica convencional, menores valores de RFB (p>0,05). O etanol gerou maiores valores de sorção e solubilidade, e menores de RFB quando comparado com a água. Em geral, as fontes de luz, densidades de energia e técnicas de polimerização não influenciaram nos valores de soção, solubilidade e RFB

Syfte Syftet med föreliggande studie var att undersöka böjhållfastheten hos IPS e.max CAD före och efter termocykling med 10 000 respektive 15 000 cykler. Material och metod Trettio provkroppar framställdes från fem stycken IPS e.max CAD LT-block. Provkropparna var indelade i två testgrupper (GT10 och GT15), och en kontrollgrupp (GK), á 10 provkroppar i varje. Provkropparna utformades enligt måtten L 17,9 ± 0,03 mm x B 2,5 ± 0,03 mm x H 2,5 ± 0,03 mm. Samtliga provkroppar kristalliserades och grupp GK förvarades i rumstemperatur, resterande två grupper, GT10 och GT15 termocyklades i 10 000 respektive 15 000 cykler.Därefter utfördes ett trepunkts böjhållfasthetstest. Resultaten analyserades med One-way ANOVA, Tukey’s test med signifikansnivån α= 0,05 i statistikprogrammet SPSS. Resultat Resultaten visade att det inte fanns någon signifikant skillnad mellan grupp GK och GT10 (p>0,05) respektive mellan grupp GT10 och GT15 (p>0,05). Grupp GT15 hade högst medelvärde (516 MPa) och grupp GK hade lägst medelvärde (450 MPa). Signifikant skillnad fanns mellan grupp GK och GT15 (p<0,05). Grupp GT15 hade en signifikant högre böjhållfasthet (~470-637 MPa) jämfört med grupp GK (~406-494 MPa). Slutsats Inom föreliggande studies begränsningar kan följande slutsatser dras: Termocykling med 10 000 cykler påverkar inte böjhållfastheten, däremot ger ökat antal cykler (15 000) högre böjhållfasthet. / Purpose  The purpose of the present study was to investigate the flexural strength of IPS e.max CAD beforeand after thermal cycling with 10,000 and 15,000 cycles, respectively.  Material and method  Thirty specimens were prepared from five IPS e.max CAD LT blocks, divided into two test groups (GT10 and GT15), and one control group (group GK) (n=10). The specimens were designed with the dimensions L 17.9 ± 0,03 mm x W 2.5 ± 0,03 mm x H 2.5 ± 0,03 mm. All specimens were crystallized and group GK was kept in room temperature, the remaining two groups, GT10 and GT15 were thermocycled with 10,000 and 15,000 cycles respectively. A three-point flexural strength test was performed. The results were analyzed with One-way ANOVA, Tukey's test with a significance level α = 0.05 in the statistical program SPSS.  Results  The results showed that there was no significant difference between groups GK and GT10 (p> 0.05), and between groups GT10 and GT15 (p> 0.05). It was also observed that group GT15 had the highest average (516 MPa) and group GK had the lowest average (450 MPa). There was a significant difference between groups GK and GT15 (p <0.05). Group GT15 had a significantly higher flexural strength (~ 470-637 MPa) compared to group GK (~406-494 MPa).  Conclusion  Within the limitations of the present study, the following conclusions can be drawn:Thermal cycling comprising 10,000 cycles do not affect the flexural strength, however, increasing the number of cycles (15,000) will give higher flexural strength.

In this study, the mechanical properties of a fiber-reinforced cementitious composite (FRCC) were derived for specimens fabricated using two different methods of casting: conventional cast construction and pump-driven extrusion. Through the extrusion process, fibers are more likely to be oriented along the length of the member being cast and will therefore be more efficient since they are aligned parallel to the tensile stresses produced in flexure testing. The FRCC employed 0.5% and 1% polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber reinforcement by volume. The flexural properties of FRCC were determined using four-point bend tests according to a modified ASTM C1609. Calculations included the modulus of rupture (MOR) and flexural toughness based on load-deflection curves. The fracture properties of FRCC were determined by using three-point bend tests on the same design but having notched beams using the two-parameter fracture model (TPFM). Calculations included the Mode I critical stress intensity factor (KIC), the critical crack tip opening displacement (CTODc), the strain energy release rate (GIC), and the total fracture energy (GF). The results show that enhanced ductility and post-peak behavior are achieved in concrete to which fibers have been added, as has been demonstrated in other studies, although this study further demonstrated how preferential fiber alignment produced via an extrusion can enhance fracture and flexural properties of cementitious composites. / Master of Science / Fiber-reinforced cementitious composite (FRCC) is a type of cementitious composite that contains fibers that are added to the mixture to improve its strength, durability, and ductility. One of the key factors of FRCC that affects its mechanical properties is the fiber alignment. Extrusion can be used as a method to preferentially align the fibers in order to maximize the benefit of fibers. Extruded FRCC can be pumped through a nozzle, making fiber alignment a convenient option for construction projects where traditional concrete placement methods would be difficult. One of the main benefits of aligning fibers in pump-extruded FRCC is that it can improve cementitious composites' fracture and flexural toughness. Fracture toughness refers to the ability of a material to resist crack propagation, while flexural toughness refers to its ability to withstand bending. By adding fibers to the mixture, the fibers act as reinforcement and help to distribute stress more evenly throughout the material, leading to increased strength and ductility. Furthermore, the alignment of fibers within the mixture also plays a critical role in the fracture and flexural strength of the material. Research has shown that when fibers are aligned in a specific direction, they can improve the tensile strength of the concrete and decrease the likelihood of crack propagation. This can be especially useful in structures that are exposed to seismic activity or long-lasting heavy loads. Overall, the use of pump extrusion-based method as a fiber alignment for FRCC can significantly improve the fracture and flexural strength of concrete. This makes it an attractive option for construction projects that require strong and durable members.

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical properties of engine-driven Nickel-Titanium instruments manufactured by different thermal treatments. In the first part of this study, 60 reciprocating instruments were used (n=20): Reciproc R25 (REC 25.08), Unicone L25 (UNC 25.06) e Prodesign R 25 (PDR 25.06). The cyclic flexural fatigue resistance was performed measuring the time to failure in an artificial stainless steel canal with a 60º angle and a 5 mm radius of curvature (n=10). The torsional test was performed according to ISO 3630-1, measuring the torque and angle of rotation at failure in the 3 mm from the tip portion (n=10). Additionally, the fractured surface of each instrument was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to assess the topographic features of the fractured surface. Data were analyzed using one was analysis of variance ANOVA and Tukey test, the level of significance was set at 5%. The results of the cyclic flexural fatigue showed that PDR 25.06 presented significantly higher values than the other groups (P<0.05). REC 25.08 showed higher fatigue resistance than UNC 25.06 (P<0.05). In relation to the torsional test, the PDR 25.06 presented the lowest torque load than REC 25.08 and UNC 25.06 (P<0.05). In addition, there was no significant difference between REC 25.08 and UNC 25.06 (P>0.05). The PDR 25.06 and UNC 25.06 showed higher angular rotation until fracture than REC 25.08 (P<0.05). No difference was found between PDR 25.06 and UNC 25.06. All the instruments showed typical topographic features of cyclic flexural and torsional fatigue. The second part of this study evaluated the cyclic flexural and torsional fatigue resistance of reciprocating instruments Reciproc Blue (RB 25.08), WaveOne Gold Primary (WOG 25.07) and Prodesign R 25 (PDR 25.06) (n=20). The cyclic flexural fatigue test was performed with the same previsoly described device, using a root curvature with 60º and a 5 mm radius (n=10) and the torsional test was performed according to ISO 3630-1 (n=10). The fractured surface of each instrument was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Data were analyzed using one was analysis of variance ANOVA and Tukey test, the level of significance was set at 5%. The results of the cyclic flexural fatigue test showed that PDR 25.06 presented significantly higher values than the other groups (P<0.05). RB 25.08 showed higher fatigue resistance than WOG 25.07 (P<0.05). The torsional test showed that PDR 25.06 had lowed torsional load (P<0.05). No difference was found between RB 25.08 and WOG 25.07 (P>0.05). In relation the angular rotation, the PDR 25.06 showed higher angular rotation values than RB 25.08 and WOG 25.07 (P<0.05). RB 25.08 presented higher angular values than WOG 25.07 (P<0.05). All the instruments showed typical topographic features of cyclic flexural and torsional fatigue. The third part of this study was to evaluate the torsional fatigue resistance of NiTi rotary glide path instruments. The torsional test was performed according to ISO 3630-1, measuring the torque and angle of rotation at failure in the 3 mm from the tip portion. A total of 56 glide path instruments were used (n=8): Logic 25.01 (LOG 25.01), Logic CM 25.01(LOG CM 25.01), Proglider 16.02 (PGD 16.02), Hyflex GPF 15.01, 15.02, 20.02 (HGPF) and Mtwo 10.04. The fractured surface of each instrument was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Data were analyzed using one was analysis of variance ANOVA and Tukey test, the level of significance was set at 5%. The results showed that LOG 25.01 had a significantly higher torsional load than the other groups (P<0.05). The PGD 16.02 had significantly difference in comparison with HGPF 15.01 and 15.02 (P<0.05). LOG CM 25.01 had higher torsional load than HGPF 15.01 and 15.02 (P<0.05). No difference was found among Mtwo 10.04, HGPG 15.01, 15.02 and 20.02. In relation the angular rotation, LOG CM 25.01 and HGPF 15.01 presented the highest values (P<0.05). PGD 16.02 had the lowest values (P<0.05) followed by Mtwo 10.04. LOG 25.01 had higher angle of rotation than PGD 16.02 and Mtwo 10.04 (P<0.05). All the instruments showed typical topographic features of torsional fatigue. / O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o comportamento mecânico de instrumentos mecanizados de Níquel-Titânio (NiTi) fabricados com diferentes tratamentos térmicos. Na primeira parte do estudo foram utilizados 60 instrumentos reciprocantes para a realização dos teste de fadiga cíclica flexural e torcional (n=20): Reciproc R25 (REC 25.08), Unicone L25 (UNC 25.06) e Prodesign R 25 (PDR 25.06). O teste de fadiga cíclica flexural foi realizado com o objetivo de mensurar o tempo para a fratura dos instrumentos em um canal artificial de aço inoxidável com curvatura com 60º de angulação e 5 mm de raio (n=10). Para o teste de torção, os 3 mm inicias das pontas dos instrumentos foram fixadas em um aparelho de torção (n=10), de acordo com a norma ISO 3630-1. Este teste foi realizado com o objetivo de mensurar o torque máximo e o ângulo de rotação suportado pelos instrumentos até sua fratura. Adicionalmente, todos os fragmentos dos instrumentos fraturados foram examinados em microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) para avaliar as características topográficas da superfície da área da fratura. A análise-estatística foi realizada utilizando o teste de análise de variância com um fator ANOVA e teste de Tukey, o nível de significância foi de 5%. Os resultados de fadiga cíclica flexural demonstraram que o PDR 25.06 apresentou maior tempo para a fratura do que os outros grupos (P<0.05). O instrumento REC 25.08 apresentou maior resistência a fadiga cíclica flexural do que o UNC 25.06 (P<0.05). O teste de torção demonstrou que o PDR 25.06 apresentou significantemente menor resistência torcional do que o REC 25.08 e UNC 25.06 (P<0.05). Além disso, não houve diferença entre REC 25.08 e UNC 25.06. Com relação ao ângulo de rotação, o PDR 25.06 e UNC 25.06 apresentaram diferença significante quando comparado ao REC 25.08. Não houve diferença entre PDR 25.06 e UNC 25.06 (P>0.05). Todos os instrumentos apresentaram característica topográficas típicas de fadiga cíclica flexural e torcional. Na segunda parte deste estudo avaliou-se a fadiga cíclica flexural e torcional dos instrumentos reciprocantes Reciproc Blue R25 (RB 25.08), WaveOne Gold Primary (WOG 25.07) e Prodesign R 25 (PDR 25.06) (n=20). O teste de fadiga cíclica flexural foi realizado com dispositivo descrito anteriormente, utilizando curvaturas de 60º e 5 mm de raio (n=10). O teste de torção foi realizado de acordo com a norma ISO 3630-1 (n=10). Todos os fragmentos dos instrumentos fraturados foram examinados em microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) para avaliar as características topográficas da superfície da área da fratura. A análise-estatística foi realizada utilizando o teste de análise de variância com um fator (ANOVA) e teste de Tukey, o nível de significância foi de 5%. Os resultados de fadiga cíclica flexural demonstraram que o PDR 25.06 apresentou a maior resistência a fadiga cíclica flexural do que dos outros grupos (P<0.05). O RB 25.08 apresentou maior tempo para à fratura do que o WOG 25.07 (P<0.05). O teste de torção, o PDR 25.06 apresentou a menor resistência à torção do que os outros grupos (P<0.05). Não houve diferença significante entre RB 25.08 e WOG 25.07 (P>0.05). Em relação ao ângulo de rotação, o PDR 25.06 apresentou maiores valores quando comparados com RB 25.08 e WOG 25.07. O RB 25.08 apresentou diferença significante quando comparado com WOG 25.07. Todos os instrumentos apresentaram características topográficas típicas de fadiga cíclica flexural e torcional. Na terceira parte deste estudo avaliou-se a resistência torcional de instrumentos empregados para patência do canal radicular, de acordo com a norma ISO 3630-1. Foram utilizados 56 instrumentos rotatórios (n=8): Logic 25.01 (LOG 25.01), Logic CM 25.01 (LOG CM 25.01), Proglider 16.02 (PGD 16.02), Hyflex GPF 15.01, 15.02, 20.02 (HGPF) e Mtwo 10.04. Os fragmentos dos instrumentos fraturados foram examinados em microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) para avaliar as características topográficas da superfície da área da fratura. A análise-estatística foi realizada utilizando o teste de análise de variância com um fator ANOVA e teste de Tukey, o nível de significância foi de 5%. Os resultados demonstraram que o LOG 25.01 apresentou significantemente maior resistência torcional do que os demais grupos (P<0.05). O grupo da PGD 16.02 apresentou diferença significante quando comparado com HGPF 15.01 e 15.02 (P<0.05). O LOG CM 25.01 apresentou maior resistência torcional do que o grupo do HGPF 15.01 e 15.02 (P<0.05). Não houve diferença significante entre os intrumentos Mtwo 10.04 e HGPF 15.01, 15.02 e 20.02. Com relação ao ângulo de rotação, o LOG CM 25.01 e HGPF 15.01 apresentaram os maiores valores (P<0.05). O PGD 16.02 apresentou o menor valor de todos os grupos (P<0.05) seguido pelo Mtwo 10.04. O LOG 25.01 apresentou maiores ângulos de rotação do que o PGD 16.02 e Mtwo 10.04 (P<0.05). Todos os instrumentos apresentaram característica topográficas típicas de fadiga torcional. As características da secção transversal, tipo de núcleo, taper e o tratamento térmico possuem forte influência sobre as propriedades mecânicas dos instrumentos de NiTi. No entanto, o tratamento térmico é um dos fatores primordiais para maior flexibilidade dos instrumentos. O instrumento PDR 25.06 apresentou maior resistência à fadiga cíclica flexural e maior ângulo de rotação no teste de torção do que todos os outros instrumentos reciprocantes avaliados. No entanto, menor resistência torcional. Os intrumentos LOG 25.01 apresentaram maior resistência torcional e o LOG CM 25.01 maiores ângulos de rotação.

Placas oclusais são dispositivos intraorais utilizados no manejo de pacientes que apresentam desordens do sono, migrânia do tipo tensional e outros. No entanto são os cirurgiões dentistas que predominantemente utilizam as placas oclusais como tratamento do equilíbrio das arcadas dentárias nas disfunções temporomandibulares, prevenção de desgaste dental em pacientes com hábitos parafuncionais e na prevenção de traumas em atletas. Vários métodos têm sido empregados para reforçar resinas acrílicas, como reforço metálico e atualmente a incorporação de diferentes tipos de fibras tais como: carbono, polietileno e vidro. Contudo a adição de fibras de vidro com partículas menores em algumas propriedades mecânicas ainda permanecem desconhecidas. Objetivo: O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar algumas propriedades mecânicas como a rugosidade de superfície, microdureza, módulo de elasticidade e resistência flexural em resinas acrílicas após a incorporação de fibras de vidro particuladas pré silanizadas. Material e método: Para avaliação das propriedades foram confeccionados vinte e quatro corpos de prova (65 x 10 x 3 mm) de cada marca comercial de resina acrílica, utilizadas para confecção de placas oclusais, Vipi Flash (autopolimerizável), Vipi Wave (termopolimerizável por calor de microondas), Vipi Crill, Lucitone e QC-20 (termopolimerizáveis por calor de banho de água), sendo doze corpos-de-prova controles, e doze experimentais, com adição de 10% em peso de fibras de vidro particuladas (Reforplás S/A, São Paulo, SP, Brasil). Após a realização do acabamento superficial dos corpos de prova com lixas de carborundum e feltros era realizada a avaliação da rugosidade superficial em rugosímetro (Mitutoyo®) com três leituras ao longo dos corpos-de-prova, a microdureza Vickers era analisada em um microdurômetro (Micro Hardness Tester, Shimadzu, Japan) com cinco mensurações em cada corpo-de-prova, e para avaliar os ensaios de resistência flexural e módulo de elasticidade os corpos-de-prova foram avaliados por meio uma máquina de ensaios universal (Emic DL 2000®, Emic, São José dos Pinhais, PR, Brasil), com velocidade de 5mm/min. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente, usando testes paramétricos e não paramétricos, de acordo com a distribuição da amostra. Resultados: As médias e desvios padrões do teste de rugosidade superficial em Ra foram Vipi Flash sem fibra (0,10 ± 0,03); Vipi Flash com fibra (0,12 ± 0,01); Vipi Wave sem fibra (0,16 ± 0,02); Vipi Wave com fibra (0,13 ± 0,02); Vipi Cril sem fibra (0,12 ± 0,03); Vipi Crill com fibra (0,15 ± 0,03); Lucitone sem fibra (0,10 ± 0,02); Lucitone com fibra (0,09 ± 0,04); QC-20 sem fibra (0,11 ± 0,02) e QC-20 com fibra (0,18 ± 0,03). As médias e desvios-padrão ao teste de microdureza Knoop com relação às marcas comerciais foram: Vipi Flash sem fibra (15,35 ± 0,3); Vipi Flash com fibra (15,51 ± 0,4); Vipi Wave sem fibra (16,60 ± 0,8); Vipi Wave com fibra (17,25 ± 0,9); Vipi Cril sem fibra (17,78 ± 2,27); Vipi Crill com fibra (18,02 ± 1,0); Lucitone sem fibra (15,72 ± 0,3); Lucitone com fibra (16,69 ± 0,6); QC-20 sem fibra (15,91 ± 0,4) e QC-20 com fibra (15,63 ± 0,2). As médias e desvios-padrão ao teste de módulo de elasticidade foram: Vipi Flash sem fibra (2952,76 ± 292,12); Vipi Flash com fibra (3373,49 ± 403,76); Vipi Wave sem fibra (2511,69 ± 304,09); Vipi Wave com fibra (3225,01 ± 248,66); Vipi Cril sem fibra (2745,61± 288,86); Vipi Crill com fibra (3671,67 ± 329,91); Lucitone sem fibra (1904,53 ± 149,05); Lucitone com fibra (3056,87 ± 126,11); QC-20 sem fibra (1913,86 ± 147,80) e QC-20 com fibra (2858,32 ± 185,26). As médias e desvios-padrão ao teste de resistência flexural foram Vipi Flash sem fibra (81,62 ± 4,82); Vipi Flash com fibra (83,98 ± 4,98); Vipi Wave sem fibra (83,52 ± 8,79); Vipi Wave com fibra (88,98± 8,47); Vipi Cril sem fibra (64,17± 5,46); Vipi Crill com fibra (93,37 ± 9,97); Lucitone sem fibra (74,71± 9,43); Lucitone com fibra (87,29 ± 4,73); QC-20 sem fibra (75,80 ± 8,82) e QC-20 com fibra (81,67± 12,97). Conclusão: Conclui-se que a incorporação de fibras provocou alterações em praticamente todas as propriedades analisadas, sendo, portanto facilmente utilizável como um reforço adicional às resinas acrílicas. Com relação à dureza superficial as resinas acrílicas termopolimerizável por banho de água e termopolimerizável por calor de microondas apresentaram maiores valores quando comparados com a resina acrílica autopolimerizável. Além disso, a adição de fibras de vidro particuladas aumentou os valores de rugosidade de algumas resinas acrílicas Vipi Crill, Vipi Flash e Vipi Wave e se manteve constante nas resinas Lucitone e QC-20. A adição de fibra de vidro não aumentou significantemente a microdureza Knoop nos grupos em estudo. Com relação à resistência flexural as fibras de vidro particuladas aumentaram significantemente todos os valores, assim como o módulo de elasticidade das resinas acrílicas reforçadas pela adição de fibras de vidro. / Intraoral Occlusal splints are devices used in the management of patients with sleep disorders, migraine type tension and others. But dentists who are predominantly using the plates as a treatment of occlusal balance of the dental arches in temporomandibular disorders, prevention of tooth wear in patients with habits and prevention of injuries in athletes. Several methods have been used to strengthen acrylic resins, such as metal reinforcement and are currently incorporating different types of fibers such as carbon, polyethylene and glass. However the addition of glass fibers with smaller particles on mechanical properties are still unknown. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate some mechanical properties such as surface roughness, hardness, elastic modulus and flexural strength in acrylic resins after the incorporation of glass fiber particulate pre silanized. Methods: To evaluate the properties were made twenty-four specimens (65 x 10 x 3 mm) of each brand of acrylic resin, used for fabrication of occlusal splints, Vipi Flash (self-curing), Vipi Wave (by thermo microwave heat), Vipi CRILL, Lucitone and QC-20 (thermo heat water bath), with twelve specimes controls, and twelve experimental, with the addition of 10 wt% glass fiber particulate (Reforplás S / A, São Paulo, Brazil). After completion of the roughness of the specimens with grit carborundum and felt it was evaluated the surface roughness on roughness tester (Mitutoyo ®) with three readings over the specimes, the microhardness was examined with a hardness ( Micro Hardness Tester, Shimadzu, Japan) with five measurements in each specime, and evaluate the tests for flexural strength and modulus of elasticity of the specimes was evaluated using a universal testing machine (Emic DL 2000 ®, Emic, São José dos Pinhais, PR, Brazil), with speed 5mm/min. The data were statistically analyzed using parametric and nonparametric tests, according to the sample distribution. Results: The mean and standard deviation of the test surface roughness were Vipi Flash without fiber (0.10 ± 0.03); Flash Vipi with fiber (0.12 ± 0.01); Vipi Wave without fiber (0, 16 ± 0.02); Vipi Wave with fiber (0.13 ± 0.02); Vipi Cril without fiber (0.12 ± 0.03); Vipi CRILL with fiber (0.15 ± 0.03); Lucitone without fiber (0.10 ± 0.02); Lucitone with fiber (0.09 ± 0.04), QC-20 fiber without (0.11 ± 0.02) and QC-20 with fiber (0.18 ± 0.03). Means and standard deviations for Knoop microhardness test with respect to trademarks were Vipi Flash without fiber (15.35 ± 0.3); Flash Vipi with fiber (15.51 ± 0.4); Vipi Wave without fiber (16.60 ± 0.8); Vipi Wave with fiber (17.25 ± 0.9); Vipi Cril without fiber (17.78 ± 2.27); Vipi CRILL with fiber (18.02 ± 1.0 ); Lucitone without fiber (15.72 ± 0.3); Lucitone with fiber (16.69 ± 0.6), QC-20 without fiber (15.91 ± 0.4) and QC-20 with fiber (15 , 63 ± 0.2). Means and standard deviations to test elastic modulus were Vipi Flash without fiber (2952.76 ± 292.12); Flash Vipi with fiber (3373.49 ± 403.76); Vipi Wave without fiber (2511.69 ± 304.09); Vipi Wave with fiber (3225.01 ± 248.66); Vipi Cril without fiber (2745.61 ± 288.86); Vipi CRILL with fiber (3671.67 ± 329.91); Lucitone without fiber (1904.53 ± 149.05); Lucitone with fiber (3056.87 ± 126.11), QC-20 without fiber (1913.86 ± 147.80) and QC-20 with fiber (2858.32 ± 185 26). Means and standard deviations for flexural strength were Vipi Flash without fiber (81.62 ± 4.82); Flash Vipi with fiber (83.98 ± 4.98); Vipi Wave without fiber (83.52 ± 8 , 79); Vipi Wave with fiber (88.98 ± 8.47); Vipi Cril without fiber (64.17 ± 5.46); Vipi CRILL with fiber (93.37 ± 9.97); Lucitone without fiber ( 74.71 ± 9.43); Lucitone with fiber (87.29 ± 4.73), QC-20 without fiber (75.80 ± 8.82) and QC-20 with fiber (81.67 ± 12.97). Conclusion: the conclusion is that the incorporation of fibers resulted in changes in almost all properties examined, and thus easily used as an additional reinforcement for acrylic resins. With respect to the surface roughness of acrylic resins by thermo water bath and microwave thermo heat showed higher values when compared with acrylic resin. Moreover, the addition of glass fiber particulate increased the roughness values of some acrylic resins Vipi CRILL, Vipi Flash and Vipi Wave and remained constant in the resins Lucitone and QC-20. The addition of glass fiber does not increase significantly the microhardness in the groups. With respect to flexural strength glass fiber particulate significantly increased all values, as well as the modulus of acrylic resin reinforced by the addition of glass fibers.

O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a resistência à fadiga cíclica flexural de instrumentos rotatórios de níquel-titânio de número 25, conicidade 0,04 e 25 mm de comprimento (K3, SybronEndo), submetidos a variados torques de acionamento e repetidos ciclos de usos em canais simulados, valendo-se de dispositivo apropriado para ensaios dinâmicos. Procurou-se determinar se, além do fator de variação número de uso, há influência relacionada com o torque e, ainda, a possibilidade de interação entre número de uso e torque. Valendo-se motor elétrico acionado à velocidade de 300 rpm foram instrumentados 320 canais simulados, utilizado-se 80 instrumentos divididos em 4 grupos com 20 espécimes cada, de acordo com os torques (0,5 Ncm, 1,0 Ncm, 2,0 Ncm e 6,0 Ncm) a que seriam submetidos. Cada grupo foi subdividido em 4 subgrupos com 5 espécimes, de acordo com o número de usos (1, 3, 5 e 7 ciclos de usos). Todos os instrumentos foram submetidos a ensaio de fadiga cíclica flexural que foi realizado num dispositivo que permitia ao instrumento girar livremente, reproduzindo a instrumentação rotatória num canal curvo (40º e raio de curvatura de 5 mm), simulando o movimento de pecking, onde o instrumento deslizava pelo sulco criado no anel de aço temperado. Foi utilizada peça de mão com contra-ângulo redutor de 16:1, acionado por motor elétrico na velocidade de 300 rpm e torque idêntico ao empregado durante a fase de preparo dos canais simulados. A fratura do instrumento era facilmente detectada pelo sensor, e neste momento o contador e o temporizador paravam imediatamente. Os dados registrados no contador e no temporizador foram tranformados em segundos. Para a avaliação estatística empregou-se ANOVA e o teste t de Student (p<0,01). No que diz respeito ao fator de variação número de uso, não houve diferença estatística significante, enquanto as comparações feitas com o torque de 6,0 Ncm apresentaram valores de t calculado altamente significativo, com p < 0,01. Também não ocorreu interação significante entre os fatores de variação número de usos e torque. Baseado nos resultados deste estudo pode-se concluir que o torque afetou a resistência à fadiga cíclica flexural dos instrumentos rotatórios de NiTi, sendo menor naqueles submetidos à torque elevado, enquanto o número de usos em até 7 vezes não afetou . / The aim of the present study was to evaluate the flexural cyclic fatigue resistance of nickel-titanium rotary instruments, number 25, taper 0,04, and length of 25mm (K3, SybronEndo), when submitted to several torque values and number of uses in simulated canal blocks, by using devices appropriated for dynamic tests. It was tried to detect whether, in addition to the factor number of uses, there would be an influence related to torque, or even the possibility of an interaction between number of uses and torque. The data was collected from 320 simulated canals that were prepared, driven by an electrical motor at 300 rpm, using 80 instruments divided in 4 groups of 20 sample each, based on torque values (0,5 Ncm, 1,0 Ncm, 2,0 Ncm e 6,0 Ncm). Each group was randomly divided in 4 subgroups of 5 samples each, according to the number of uses (1, 3, 5 and 7 cycles). All files were submitted to flexural cyclic fatigue test realized in a device that allows the instrument to freely rotate, reproducing the movement of an instrument rotating in a curved canal (40º angle and 5 mm of radius), simulating the pecking movement, where the instrument slide over the groove created in the hardened steel. An electric motor hand-piece was used with a contra-angle 16:1 reduction set at 300 rpm and torque value identical to that used during preparation of simulated canals. The fracture of the instrument was easily detected at moment which the counter and the timer were immediately stopped. Data collected by the counter and the timer were converted in seconds and analysed by ANOVA and t Student test (p<0.01). In regards to the number of uses factor, there was not a statistically significant difference, while comparisons made with torque value set at 6,0 Ncm showed t values significantly high, with p<0.01. It was not seen any interaction between both variables, number of uses and torque. Based on the results of this investigation, it can be concluded that torque affected the resistance to flexural cyclic fatigue of nickel-titanium rotary instruments, being low on those tested at high torque value; while the factor number of uses up to 7 times did not affect the results.