6 research outputs found
On the computation of -flat outputs for differential-delay systems
We introduce a new definition of -flatness for linear differential delay
systems with time-varying coefficients. We characterize - and -0-flat
outputs and provide an algorithm to efficiently compute such outputs. We
present an academic example of motion planning to discuss the pertinence of the
approach.Comment: Minor corrections to fit with the journal versio
Effect of surface treatment in cork reinforced composites
This work explores the possibility of using cork
for reinforcing of polypropylene (PP). The cork granules
were mixed with PP by extrusion and the mixture was then
injected. The hydrophilic character of cork and the
hydrophobic character of PP influence negatively the
adhesion at the interface between the reinforcement and
the matrix. In order to improve it, several chemical
modifications of the cork reinforcements were used in this
work: treatment with silane, with sodium hydroxide and
with a compatibilizing agent MAPP. The interface modifications
were studied by scanning electron microscopy
(SEM), Goniometry analysis and infrared spectroscopy
analysis (IR). The improvement of the mechanical properties
was demonstrated by tensile tests. On their basis it was
demonstrated that the best interfacial adhesion between
cork and PP is achieved by the silane chemical modification
(silanization)