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Abstract
A resin flow model for vacuum-bag-only prepregs is coupled with heat transfer in a commercially available finite element software. The coupled model simulates the processing of composites manufactured from glass-fibre/epoxy-powders, where the powders have been calendared onto the fabric. For these materials, resin flow occurs in the through-thickness direction, which leads to a reduction in laminate thickness (up to 40%). The resin flow model is implemented in the finite element
software using user subroutines. The results show good agreement with both experimental test data and simulations from other software. Finally, a 3D simulation is developed for processing thick-section composite parts
software using user subroutines. The results show good agreement with both experimental test data and simulations from other software. Finally, a 3D simulation is developed for processing thick-section composite parts
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 5 Nov 2017 |
Event | SAMPE Europe Conference - Stuttgart, Germany Duration: 14 Nov 2017 → 16 Nov 2017 |
Conference
Conference | SAMPE Europe Conference |
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Country/Territory | Germany |
City | Stuttgart |
Period | 14/11/17 → 16/11/17 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- composite materials
- manufacturing
- simulations
- Powder epoxy
- thick section
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Novel Composite Materials and Processes for Offshore Renewable Energy
1/04/16 → 31/01/18
Project: Research