MM and T-Pultruded Composite Structural Elements.
Abstract
The objectives of this program were to establish the manufacturing technology base in order to pultrude with a range of resin matrices and reinforcing forms, to investigate the post-forming capability of epoxy matrix pultrusions, and to derive a representative range of static and fatigue mechanical property design allowables. Additionally, structural efficiency studies were performed to evaluate the potential advantages of using pultuded substructural elements. It was concluded that even using existing epoxy system, pultrusion is a highly viable process that results in structures possessing good mechanical properties at potentially low cost. Post-forming operations may be readily carried out, which further enhances the potential application areas for the technique. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA035217
Entities
People
- Brian H. Jones
- William Jakway