Abstract
We investigate with molecular mechanics the nature of load transfer for a number of candidate. CNT structures that shows promise in enhancing the weak load transfer mechanisms. We extend these studies to an amorphous carbon nanotube, where there is a mixture of trivalent and tetravalent carbon in the wall of the tube, to address the question of whether an a-C NT could be a high stiffness and strength fiber. It seems more likely that such "non-graphitized" amorphous carbon nanotubes may be synthesized prior to diamond being mass-produced in nanofiber form.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2538-2546 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Collection of Technical Papers - AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference |
| Volume | 4 |
| State | Published - 2002 |
| Event | 43rd Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference - Denver, CO, United States Duration: Apr 22 2002 → Apr 25 2002 |
Keywords
- Amorphous carbon
- Load transfer
- Nanofiber
- Nanotube
- Strength of material
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Architecture
- General Materials Science
- Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering