Compressibility and Relaxation Characteristics of Bindered Non-Crimp-Fabrics Under Temperature and Injection Fluid Influence
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This research examines the compression, as well as short- and long-term relaxa-tion behaviour of bindered textiles at elevated temperature levels. Experiments were conducted on a carbon fibre non-crimp fabric with epoxy resin binder in a specifically designed compressibility test rig. Expanding past research activities at room temperature [1, 2] it was found in series of loading-relaxation-unloading tests, that the test temperature level significantly influences the maximum compac-tion pressure during the loading stage as well as the pressure characteristics dur-ing the relaxation stage [3]. Furthermore, a significant change in the compression behaviour, well below the specified processing temperature of the binder, was found. Also, a proof-of-concept demonstrates the “in-situ”-injection capability of a novel test-rig, reproducing RTM-like conditions in a controlled laboratory envi-ronment. The findings of this work are intended to support optimizing preform-ing and preform handling steps for liquid composite moulding processes.
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Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Munich Symposium on Lightweight Design 2021 |
Subtitle of host publication | Tagungsband zum Münchner Leichtbauseminar 2021 |
Place of Publication | Heidelberg |
Publisher | Springer Vieweg |
Pages | 44-58 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Edition | 1 |
ISBN (electronic) | 978-3-662-65216-9 |
ISBN (print) | 978-3-662-65215-2 |
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Publication status | Published - 29 Aug 2022 |