The Reduction Factor of Pultrude Glass Fibre-Reinforced Polyester Composite Cross-Arm: A Comparative Study on Mathematical Modelling for Life-Span Prediction

• Main Authors: Abu Bakar M.S., Syamsir A., Alhayek A., Asyraf M.R.M., Itam Z., Shaik S.M.M., Abd Aziz N., Jamal T., Mohd Mansor S.A.
• Other Authors: 57202962691
• Format: Article
• Published: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) 2024
• Subjects: energy; life-span prediction; mathematical model; pultrude glass fibre-reinforced polyester composite; reduction factor; Creep; Electric power transmission; Fiber reinforced plastics; Forecasting; Glass fibers; Overhead lines; Sustainable development; Composite glass; Cross arm; Energy; Glass fiber-reinforced polyesters; Life-span prediction; Lifespans; Polyester composites; Pultrude glass fiber-reinforced polyester composite; Pultruded composites; Reduction factor; Strain rate
• Institution: Universiti Tenaga Nasional

This paper presents an experimental and numerical investigation of pultruded composite glass fibre-reinforced polymer (pGFRP) cross-arms subjected to flexural creep behaviour to assess their performance and sustainability in composite cross-arm structure applications. The primary objective of this s...