Materialverhalten von AR-Glas- und Carbonfilamentgarnen unter Dauerlast- sowie unter Hochtemperatureinwirkung

In vielen technischen Anwendungen werden Faserverbundwerkstoffe mit Hochleistungsfasern aus Carbon und AR-Glas eingesetzt, die aufgrund ihrer physikalischen und chemischen Eigenschaften ein hohes Festigkeitspotential aufweisen. Damit eröffnen sich neue Anwendungsgebiete, z. B. als textile Bewehrungen für Betonbauteile. Die Garnmaterialien müssen hohe sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen erfüllen. Dazu gehören u. a. eine ausreichende Tragfähigkeit unter Dauerlastbeanspruchung und eine hohe Temperaturbeständigkeit im Brandfall. Zur Spezifizierung dieser Eigenschaften wurden experimentelle Untersuchungen durchgeführt, deren Ergebnisse nachfolgend vorgestellt werden.Due to their strong mechanical and chemical properties, fiber composite materials composed of high performance carbon and AR-glass fibers lend themselves to many technical applications. Potentially new and innovative application fields should be considered, such as textile reinforcements for concrete components. The yarn materials must meet high technical and safety standards, specifically sufficient load-bearing capabilities under long-term conditions and acceptable strength at high temperatures should fire occur. Research was conducted to document these characteristics. The results are presented in this paper

Textile Betonbewehrungen auf Basis der Multiaxial-Kettenwirktechnik

Dieser Beitrag bietet einen Überblick über die in zwölf Jahren Forschungsarbeit am Institut für Textilmaschinen und Textile Hochleistungswerkstofftechnik (ITM) erzielten Ergebnisse auf dem Gebiet textiler Betonbewehrungen unter Einsatz der Nähwirktechnik. Standen zunächst die Weiterentwicklung der Nähwirk- bzw. Multiaxial-Kettenwirktechnik und die Integration zusätzlicher Prozessschritte im Mittelpunkt, so wurde dies mit der Einführung neuer Faserwerkstoffe durch die Beantwortung grundlegender Fragen zum Materialverhalten von Glas- und Carbonfasern unter verschiedensten Belastungsszenarien ergänzt. Aufbauend auf den gewonnen Erkenntnissen stehen heute Multiaxialgelege als Bewehrung für Beton zur Verfügung, die ein weites Anforderungsspektrum abdecken können, mit hoher Qualität und Produktivität herstellbar sind und damit den praktischen Einsatz des Textilbetons auf breiter Basis ermöglichen.This paper provides an overview on the results of textile concrete achieved in twelve years of research at the Institute of Textile Machinery and High Performance Material Technology (ITM) in the field of textile reinforcements for concrete based on the multiaxial stitch-bonding technology. During the early years the research focused on the development of the textile manufacturing process and the integration of additional functions in stitch-bonding machines. With the introduction of new fiber materials this was shifted towards the description of the material behavior of glass and carbon fibers under different load scenarios. Based on the results of this research, multiaxial multi-ply fabrics are available now as reinforcements for concrete, covering a broad range of applications. These fabrics can be produced with high quality and productivity and enable the practical usage of textile reinforced concrete

Study of tensile behavior for high-performance fiber materials under high-temperature loads

Textile high-performance filament yarn subjected to extremely high thermal loads can be found in various technical application fields. Besides the mechanical loads, textile fiber materials have to also satisfy high safety requirements in these applications with respect to thermal loads. Some of the main fields of application in the field of mechanical engineering are turbines, drive devices, rocket components and fire protection coatings. Textile grid-like structures are also being increasingly used in civil engineering as reinforcements (textile concretes). The design and development of textile structures for these applications demands studying and acquiring the material behavior under high thermal loads. Neither sufficient data nor standardized testing methods have been extensively achieved for evaluating the tensile characteristics of filament yarns under thermal influences. Hence, studying the thermal behavior of these yarns, which are used as input material for the reinforcing structures, is essential. The impact of the standard atmospheric condition on the oxidation behavior of the yarns, as in the case of carbon filament yarns and their influence on the physicochemical and tensile mechanical properties, have to be studied as well. This paper aims to address this issue and provides an insight into the current research about the development and realization of a novel test stand and the subsequent study of tensile mechanical behavior for textile high-performance fiber material under extreme thermal loads together with their physicochemical behavior

Materialverhalten von AR-Glas- und Carbonfilamentgarnen unter Dauerlast- sowie unter Hochtemperatureinwirkung

In vielen technischen Anwendungen werden Faserverbundwerkstoffe mit Hochleistungsfasern aus Carbon und AR-Glas eingesetzt, die aufgrund ihrer physikalischen und chemischen Eigenschaften ein hohes Festigkeitspotential aufweisen. Damit eröffnen sich neue Anwendungsgebiete, z. B. als textile Bewehrungen für Betonbauteile. Die Garnmaterialien müssen hohe sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen erfüllen. Dazu gehören u. a. eine ausreichende Tragfähigkeit unter Dauerlastbeanspruchung und eine hohe Temperaturbeständigkeit im Brandfall. Zur Spezifizierung dieser Eigenschaften wurden experimentelle Untersuchungen durchgeführt, deren Ergebnisse nachfolgend vorgestellt werden.Due to their strong mechanical and chemical properties, fiber composite materials composed of high performance carbon and AR-glass fibers lend themselves to many technical applications. Potentially new and innovative application fields should be considered, such as textile reinforcements for concrete components. The yarn materials must meet high technical and safety standards, specifically sufficient load-bearing capabilities under long-term conditions and acceptable strength at high temperatures should fire occur. Research was conducted to document these characteristics. The results are presented in this paper

Materialverhalten von AR-Glas- und Carbonfilamentgarnen unter Dauerlast- sowie unter Hochtemperatureinwirkung

In vielen technischen Anwendungen werden Faserverbundwerkstoffe mit Hochleistungsfasern aus Carbon und AR-Glas eingesetzt, die aufgrund ihrer physikalischen und chemischen Eigenschaften ein hohes Festigkeitspotential aufweisen. Damit eröffnen sich neue Anwendungsgebiete, z. B. als textile Bewehrungen für Betonbauteile. Die Garnmaterialien müssen hohe sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen erfüllen. Dazu gehören u. a. eine ausreichende Tragfähigkeit unter Dauerlastbeanspruchung und eine hohe Temperaturbeständigkeit im Brandfall. Zur Spezifizierung dieser Eigenschaften wurden experimentelle Untersuchungen durchgeführt, deren Ergebnisse nachfolgend vorgestellt werden.Due to their strong mechanical and chemical properties, fiber composite materials composed of high performance carbon and AR-glass fibers lend themselves to many technical applications. Potentially new and innovative application fields should be considered, such as textile reinforcements for concrete components. The yarn materials must meet high technical and safety standards, specifically sufficient load-bearing capabilities under long-term conditions and acceptable strength at high temperatures should fire occur. Research was conducted to document these characteristics. The results are presented in this paper

Textile Betonbewehrungen auf Basis der Multiaxial-Kettenwirktechnik

Dieser Beitrag bietet einen Überblick über die in zwölf Jahren Forschungsarbeit am Institut für Textilmaschinen und Textile Hochleistungswerkstofftechnik (ITM) erzielten Ergebnisse auf dem Gebiet textiler Betonbewehrungen unter Einsatz der Nähwirktechnik. Standen zunächst die Weiterentwicklung der Nähwirk- bzw. Multiaxial-Kettenwirktechnik und die Integration zusätzlicher Prozessschritte im Mittelpunkt, so wurde dies mit der Einführung neuer Faserwerkstoffe durch die Beantwortung grundlegender Fragen zum Materialverhalten von Glas- und Carbonfasern unter verschiedensten Belastungsszenarien ergänzt. Aufbauend auf den gewonnen Erkenntnissen stehen heute Multiaxialgelege als Bewehrung für Beton zur Verfügung, die ein weites Anforderungsspektrum abdecken können, mit hoher Qualität und Produktivität herstellbar sind und damit den praktischen Einsatz des Textilbetons auf breiter Basis ermöglichen.This paper provides an overview on the results of textile concrete achieved in twelve years of research at the Institute of Textile Machinery and High Performance Material Technology (ITM) in the field of textile reinforcements for concrete based on the multiaxial stitch-bonding technology. During the early years the research focused on the development of the textile manufacturing process and the integration of additional functions in stitch-bonding machines. With the introduction of new fiber materials this was shifted towards the description of the material behavior of glass and carbon fibers under different load scenarios. Based on the results of this research, multiaxial multi-ply fabrics are available now as reinforcements for concrete, covering a broad range of applications. These fabrics can be produced with high quality and productivity and enable the practical usage of textile reinforced concrete

Textile Betonbewehrungen auf Basis der Multiaxial-Kettenwirktechnik

Dieser Beitrag bietet einen Überblick über die in zwölf Jahren Forschungsarbeit am Institut für Textilmaschinen und Textile Hochleistungswerkstofftechnik (ITM) erzielten Ergebnisse auf dem Gebiet textiler Betonbewehrungen unter Einsatz der Nähwirktechnik. Standen zunächst die Weiterentwicklung der Nähwirk- bzw. Multiaxial-Kettenwirktechnik und die Integration zusätzlicher Prozessschritte im Mittelpunkt, so wurde dies mit der Einführung neuer Faserwerkstoffe durch die Beantwortung grundlegender Fragen zum Materialverhalten von Glas- und Carbonfasern unter verschiedensten Belastungsszenarien ergänzt. Aufbauend auf den gewonnen Erkenntnissen stehen heute Multiaxialgelege als Bewehrung für Beton zur Verfügung, die ein weites Anforderungsspektrum abdecken können, mit hoher Qualität und Produktivität herstellbar sind und damit den praktischen Einsatz des Textilbetons auf breiter Basis ermöglichen.This paper provides an overview on the results of textile concrete achieved in twelve years of research at the Institute of Textile Machinery and High Performance Material Technology (ITM) in the field of textile reinforcements for concrete based on the multiaxial stitch-bonding technology. During the early years the research focused on the development of the textile manufacturing process and the integration of additional functions in stitch-bonding machines. With the introduction of new fiber materials this was shifted towards the description of the material behavior of glass and carbon fibers under different load scenarios. Based on the results of this research, multiaxial multi-ply fabrics are available now as reinforcements for concrete, covering a broad range of applications. These fabrics can be produced with high quality and productivity and enable the practical usage of textile reinforced concrete

Effects of hospital facilities on patient outcomes after cancer surgery: an international, prospective, observational study

© 2022 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an Open Access article under the CC BY 4.0 licenseBackground: Early death after cancer surgery is higher in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) compared with in high-income countries, yet the impact of facility characteristics on early postoperative outcomes is unknown. The aim of this study was to examine the association between hospital infrastructure, resource availability, and processes on early outcomes after cancer surgery worldwide. Methods: A multimethods analysis was performed as part of the GlobalSurg 3 study—a multicentre, international, prospective cohort study of patients who had surgery for breast, colorectal, or gastric cancer. The primary outcomes were 30-day mortality and 30-day major complication rates. Potentially beneficial hospital facilities were identified by variable selection to select those associated with 30-day mortality. Adjusted outcomes were determined using generalised estimating equations to account for patient characteristics and country-income group, with population stratification by hospital. Findings: Between April 1, 2018, and April 23, 2019, facility-level data were collected for 9685 patients across 238 hospitals in 66 countries (91 hospitals in 20 high-income countries; 57 hospitals in 19 upper-middle-income countries; and 90 hospitals in 27 low-income to lower-middle-income countries). The availability of five hospital facilities was inversely associated with mortality: ultrasound, CT scanner, critical care unit, opioid analgesia, and oncologist. After adjustment for case-mix and country income group, hospitals with three or fewer of these facilities (62 hospitals, 1294 patients) had higher mortality compared with those with four or five (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 3·85 [95% CI 2·58–5·75]; p<0·0001), with excess mortality predominantly explained by a limited capacity to rescue following the development of major complications (63·0% vs 82·7%; OR 0·35 [0·23–0·53]; p<0·0001). Across LMICs, improvements in hospital facilities would prevent one to three deaths for every 100 patients undergoing surgery for cancer. Interpretation: Hospitals with higher levels of infrastructure and resources have better outcomes after cancer surgery, independent of country income. Without urgent strengthening of hospital infrastructure and resources, the reductions in cancer-associated mortality associated with improved access will not be realised. Funding: National Institute for Health and Care Research

Global variation in postoperative mortality and complications after cancer surgery: a multicentre, prospective cohort study in 82 countries

© 2021 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an Open Access article under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licenseBackground: 80% of individuals with cancer will require a surgical procedure, yet little comparative data exist on early outcomes in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). We compared postoperative outcomes in breast, colorectal, and gastric cancer surgery in hospitals worldwide, focusing on the effect of disease stage and complications on postoperative mortality. Methods: This was a multicentre, international prospective cohort study of consecutive adult patients undergoing surgery for primary breast, colorectal, or gastric cancer requiring a skin incision done under general or neuraxial anaesthesia. The primary outcome was death or major complication within 30 days of surgery. Multilevel logistic regression determined relationships within three-level nested models of patients within hospitals and countries. Hospital-level infrastructure effects were explored with three-way mediation analyses. This study was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03471494. Findings: Between April 1, 2018, and Jan 31, 2019, we enrolled 15 958 patients from 428 hospitals in 82 countries (high income 9106 patients, 31 countries; upper-middle income 2721 patients, 23 countries; or lower-middle income 4131 patients, 28 countries). Patients in LMICs presented with more advanced disease compared with patients in high-income countries. 30-day mortality was higher for gastric cancer in low-income or lower-middle-income countries (adjusted odds ratio 3·72, 95% CI 1·70–8·16) and for colorectal cancer in low-income or lower-middle-income countries (4·59, 2·39–8·80) and upper-middle-income countries (2·06, 1·11–3·83). No difference in 30-day mortality was seen in breast cancer. The proportion of patients who died after a major complication was greatest in low-income or lower-middle-income countries (6·15, 3·26–11·59) and upper-middle-income countries (3·89, 2·08–7·29). Postoperative death after complications was partly explained by patient factors (60%) and partly by hospital or country (40%). The absence of consistently available postoperative care facilities was associated with seven to 10 more deaths per 100 major complications in LMICs. Cancer stage alone explained little of the early variation in mortality or postoperative complications. Interpretation: Higher levels of mortality after cancer surgery in LMICs was not fully explained by later presentation of disease. The capacity to rescue patients from surgical complications is a tangible opportunity for meaningful intervention. Early death after cancer surgery might be reduced by policies focusing on strengthening perioperative care systems to detect and intervene in common complications. Funding: National Institute for Health Research Global Health Research Unit