Molding of Oriented Short-Fiber Composites. IV. Characterization of Fiber Orientation Patterns

Abstract

The various considerations underlying the specification and characterization of three-dimensional orientation distributions in moldings of short fiber reinforced polymers are discussed. The recommended treatment resolves the overall complex orientation pattern into distributions on a macroscopic and microscopic scale. Some examples, including the effects of molding conditions, are given for an end-gated rectangular bar plunger molded from fiberglass reinforced epoxy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0785266

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  • Lloyd A. Goettler

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  • Monsanto

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  • Air Platforms

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  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • Composite Materials
  • Contracts
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Dispersions
  • Epoxy Composites
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Fiber Reinforced Polymers
  • Fiberglass
  • Materials Processing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Military Research
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Regression Analysis
  • Resins
  • Tensile Strength
  • Three Dimensional

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