Fiber Orientation in Fiber-Reinforced Plastics and How It Affects Automotive Applications,

Abstract

This paper discusses how fiber orientation of fiber in fiber- reinforced plastics affects automotive applications. Orientation can adversely affect moldings in applications where stress is important, especially in engine components such as front timing covers, pump flanges, oil sump bosses, and crankshaft housing. The paper examines these problems in detail and suggests ways to avert serious difficulties relating to fiber orientation. (AN)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA305146

Entities

People

  • E. R. Rowbotham

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Crankshafts
  • Engine Components
  • Engines
  • Fiber Reinforced Polymers
  • Materials
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Plastics
  • Reinforced Plastics

Readers

  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Organizational Psychology.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.