Properties of SMC Composites.
Abstract
The mechanical properties of five glass fiber sheet molding compounds are investigated in this research program. The materials studied are SMC-25, SMC-3O, SMC-65, SMC-C20/R3o and XMC-3. The specific properties include the tensile, compressive and shear response, as well as the strain rate sensitivity, impact resistance, notch sensitivity, statistical strength properties and bolted joint characteristics. A discussion of experimental test methods includes an evaluation of three shear test methods and a description of non-destructive inspection techniques. The mechanical properties of five glass fiber sheet molding compounds are investigated in this research program. The materials studied are SMC-25, SMC-3O, SMC-65, sMC-C20/R3o and XMC-3. The specific properties include the tensile, compressive and shear response, as well as the strain rate sensitivity, impact resistance, notch sensitivity, statistical strength properties and bolted joint characteristics. A discussion of experimental test methods includes an evaluation of three shear test methods and a description of non-destructive inspection techniques. (MM)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA305259
Entities
People
- D. G. Taggart
- J. W. Gillespie Jr.
- R. A. Blake
- R. B. Pipes
- R. Prabhakaran
Organizations
- University of Delaware