Torner, M., Häfer, M., Schneider, H., Jentsch, H. (2009): Klinische Studie zum Handling eines Restaurationssystems für den Seitenzahnbereich auf Siloranbasis. Abstr. 24 (Poster, Vortrag), 23. DGZ-Jahrestagung, 15.-16.05.2009, Hannover.

This thesis is motivated by the use of full-depth, precast, prestressed concrete panels to facilitate deck replacement of composite bridges. The shear pockets required in using convention shear stud connections, however, can cause durability problems. The objective of this study is to investigate the possibility of eliminating the use of shear studs, and adhesively bond the concrete and steel sections. The feasibility of the developed polyurethane adhesive joint is defined based on the serviceability and ultimate limit states. The joint must have sufficient stiffness that additional deflection due to slip must not be excessive. The adhesive and bond must also have sufficient strength to allow the development of the full plastic capacity of the composite section. The use of the developed adhesive joint in typical composite bridges was found to be feasible. The behaviour under live load was found to be close to a fully composite section.

This thesis is motivated by the use of full-depth, precast, prestressed concrete panels to facilitate deck replacement of composite bridges. The shear pockets required in using convention shear stud connections, however, can cause durability problems. The objective of this study is to investigate the possibility of eliminating the use of shear studs, and adhesively bond the concrete and steel sections. The feasibility of the developed polyurethane adhesive joint is defined based on the serviceability and ultimate limit states. The joint must have sufficient stiffness that additional deflection due to slip must not be excessive. The adhesive and bond must also have sufficient strength to allow the development of the full plastic capacity of the composite section. The use of the developed adhesive joint in typical composite bridges was found to be feasible. The behaviour under live load was found to be close to a fully composite section.

Introduction of a composition gradient at a join between two materials of different elastic properties should reduce the stress concentrating effect of the interfacial discontinuity. A crack oriented perpendicular to this elasticity gradient will experience mode-mixity, and possible subsequent crack deflection. Explicit analytical solutions for the stress state at the tip of an angled crack in a graded material of a given finite geometry do not exist, and ongoing crack path development in such a gradient has not been characterised. An infiltration processing technique is developed which allows two materials to be joined through a region of graded composition, of tailored width and composition profile. Composition discontinuities at layer interfaces in a stepped gradient can be tolerated due to the resulting interpenetrating network structured (INS) microstructure. Firing stresses were found to be a limitation of the processing technique, overcome by limiting the steepness of the elastic gradient. Alumina and epoxy resin graded composites were produced and tested under monotonic loading, resulting in stable crack path evolution. Stress-field asymmetry at the tip of a crack oriented perpendicular to an elastic gradient was demonstrated, followed by subsequent crack deflection. Stress intensity factor and deflection angle increase with increasing gradient steepness. Rising R-curve behaviour was demonstrated for all compositions of the INS composite, with initiation and plateau toughness decreasing with increasing epoxy content. Evidence of crack bridging by intact ligaments of the epoxy phase in the crack wake explains this behaviour. Crack deflection towards the epoxy region was anticipated and demonstrated for all gradient configurations. An increase in relative crack depth was seen to increase mode-mixity at the crack-tip and subsequent crack deflection, up to a relative depth of ~0.5. No conclusive evidence was found for the influence of crack bridging on crack deflection. Toughness was shown to increase with the inclusion of a microstructural gradient. Measured toughness within graded samples was shown to be controlled by both the local composition and the volume of bridging ligaments in the crack wake. The optimum gradient should ??? extend over the widest region practical, ??? encompass the widest composition range possible, and ??? demonstrate extrinsic crack extension toughening.

Thesis (PhD) - Swinburne University of Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences, 2005. / Thesis submitted to Swinburne University of Technology, for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, 2005. Typescript. Bibliography p. 144-149.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Wollongong, 2007. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (MEng) - Swinburne University of Technology, Industrial Research Institute Swinburne - 2007. / A thesis submitted for fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Engineering, Industrial Research Institute, Swinburne University of Technology - 2007. Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (p. 168-193).

Thesis (M.S.)--University of North Dakota, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 43-44). Also available online (PDF file) by a subscription to the set or by purchasing the individual file.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of North Dakota, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 43-44)

Le but de ce projet est de concevoir un nouveau type d'étiquette ‘écologique', n'utilisant pas de dorsale siliconé. Ainsi, la couche d'adhésif est remplacée par une couche de microcapsules d'adhésif. Ces microcapsules doivent avoir une paroi suffisamment étanche et résistante pour envelopper l'adhésif et ne pas se rompre lors des étapes de fabrication du produit. Par contre, elles doivent céder sous l'effet d'une pression et libérer l'adhésif au moment de leur utilisation. Dans un premier temps, 3 adhésifs en émulsion aqueuse ont été caractérisés en vue de leur microencapsulation. Par la suite, un adhésif a été sélectionné et encapsulé par coacervation (avec des biomatériaux comme carapace) et par polymérisation in situ aminoplaste. Ensuite, 2 autres procédés d'encapsulation d'adhésif réalisés au LAGEP (le spray-drying et le spray-cooling) ont été comparés avec les 2 techniques précédentes. Les capsules produites par spray-cooling, les plus adhésives, ont permis la formulation d'un bain d'enduction en vue d'un couchage des capsules à l'aide d'une barre de Meyer, et par procédé sérigraphique. La compatibilité de ces microcapsules avec le procédé de fabrication d'une étiquette autoadhésive classique, sur une rotative d'impression flexographique, a été montrée. Les caractéristiques finales du produit ainsi fabriqué (adhésion, pression d'application) ont été comparées avec celles de différents produits autoadhésifs industriels (étiquette, enveloppe et timbre). / The main objective of this investigation is to prepare innovative silicone liner-free labels. It can be achieved by the adhesive ‘self protection', thanks to its incorporation into microcapsules. This allows the preparation of ‘dry labels' gluing under the application of a pressure, which induces the rupture of the microcapsules, thus releasing the core material, a pressure sensitive adhesive. The first step was to analyse 3 water-based PSA in view of their encapsulation. Then, the most suitable adhesive was microencapsulated by coacervation (using biopolymer as shell) and by in situ polymerisation. Two other encapsulation processes (spray-cooling and spray-drying), were also carried out at the LAGEP and were compared with the 2 former processes. Coating colour formulations were prepared with spray-cooling microcapsules (the most adhesive ones). Coating trials were carried out with a Meyer rod, and by screen printing. Compatibility between microcapsules and the label making process, using a flexographic printing press, was determined. Finally, the mains characteristics of the prepared innovative products (adhesion, application pressure) were compared to industrial self-adhesive homologues, and found that they could be suitable for the preparation of silicon liner-free envelops and stamps.