Every engineered structure must balance strength against weight. Steel provides exceptional strength through its dense atomic structure but imposes a severe mass penalty. Aluminum reduces weight but ...

in which the steel rebar is replaced with carbon fiber. New materials are always of interest here at Hackaday, so it’s worth reading further about the nature of the reinforcement. The carbon ...

A newly developed machine learning model makes reliable strength predictions in carbon fiber-reinforced steel columns, ...

Outside of its good looks, carbon fiber is about five times stronger than steel. It's also much more rigid, about twice as stiff as its competitor, bringing even extra strength and sturdiness to ...

It's a significant upgrade for the load-bearing structure, as carbon fiber is much lighter than traditional metals like steel and aluminum, according to a statement on the website of CRRC Qingdao ...

You can see the video of his results, below. In addition to the glue, he used epoxy and bulk carbon fiber, again, in two different orientations. After several days of curing, he was ready to test.

The 10/22 Carbon Fiber gets its name from its 16.1” barrel, which utilizes a cold hammer-forged stainless steel “core” around which is wrapped a tensioned carbon fiber sleeve. This ...

What's more, carbon fiber excels in vibration damping and noise reduction compared to steel, enhancing ride quality and comfort for passengers. According to the Chief Designer at CRRC Qingdao ...