Aligned discontinuous fibre reinforced composites (ADFRCs) have the capability to exhibit mechanical properties close to that of continuous fibres when they are highly aligned with fibres longer than critical length. ADFRCs also offer better handling and forming capabilities, a feature that has the potential to reduce manufacturing defects. The HiPerDiF technology, invented at the University of Bristol has been upscaled to a new third-generation machine capable of producing larger quantities of ADFRC feedstock with more consistency. This research aims to investigate the quality and performance of the new material in comparison with unidirectional continuous fibre composites of similar constituent material.
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PERFORMANCE OF ALIGNED, DISCONTINUOUS CARBON FIBRE COMPOSITES PRODUCED WITH HIPERDIF 3G
Longana M. L.;
2022-01-01
Abstract
Aligned discontinuous fibre reinforced composites (ADFRCs) have the capability to exhibit mechanical properties close to that of continuous fibres when they are highly aligned with fibres longer than critical length. ADFRCs also offer better handling and forming capabilities, a feature that has the potential to reduce manufacturing defects. The HiPerDiF technology, invented at the University of Bristol has been upscaled to a new third-generation machine capable of producing larger quantities of ADFRC feedstock with more consistency. This research aims to investigate the quality and performance of the new material in comparison with unidirectional continuous fibre composites of similar constituent material.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
