Polymers and Polymer Composites

AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFECT OF COMPACTION ON THE MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE OF A 3D REINFORCED ADVANCED COMPOSITE

July 1, 2007 By: Stewart G; McIlhagger A T; Quinn J P; King S Research article

Title: AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFECT OF COMPACTION ON THE MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE OF A 3D REINFORCED ADVANCED COMPOSITE
Page Range: p.535-543
Author(s): Stewart G; McIlhagger A T; Quinn J P; King S
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Journal: Polymers and Polymer Composites
Issue Year: ppc
Volume: 15
Issue No: No.7

Abstract
The effects of increased fibre volume fraction via compaction on the structure and mechanical properties of three-dimensional woven carbon fibre reinforced epoxy resin composites with through-the-thickness binder tows fabricated using vacuum-assisted resin transfer moulding were investigated by interlaminar shear strength and flexural testing combined with optical microscopy. The results are discussed in terms of distortion of the woven fabric structure with increasing compaction, characterised by decreasing inter-tow distances, nesting and tow deformation. 50 refs.


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