Abstract
The production parameters of compression molding have a significant effect on the mechanical properties of glass-reinforced composites. The effects of compression molding parameters such as curing time, curing temperature, and clamp pressure on the stress-strain relation of the woven composites are examined for the same volume fraction ratio (Vf=39%). The contribution of epoxy resin and curing agent mixing ratio is investigated as well. The optimum production parameters with desired mechanical properties are investigated. The stress-strain relation of laminated glass fabric-reinforced composites fabricated with different manufacturing parameters is evaluated under tensile loading. ANOVA is performed for investigating the significance of each variable.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 775-780 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 7 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Compression molding
- Processing parameters
- Stress-strain relations
- Woven composites