The structure and geometrical accuracy of injection-molded gears made of PA6, PA66 and PPA filled with glass fiber (30, 35 and 50%) were investigated. Using the AMI software, the injection mold cavity and the injection point distribution were simulated and the orientation of the glass fibers in the product was determined. SEM analysis of the gears fracture surfaces confirmed the good adhesion and dispersion of the glass fiber in the polymer matrix. However, the low accuracy class of injection-molded gears may indicate the need to optimize the injection process, which will be the subject of further research.
The influence of class C fly ash as a substitute for mineral aggregate on the stability and density of asphalt mixtures containing 3.5−6 wt% of bitumen was investigated. For the fly ash concentration (in relation to the replaced aggregate) 25, 50, 75 and 100 wt%, the optimal asphalt content (OAC) was determined, respectively, 5.75, 4.82, 4.42, 4.4 and 4 wt%. The stability increased with the increase in the content of fly ash. The results confirm the possibility of replacing mineral aggregates with fly ash.
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