Processing of Polymer Matrix Composites (Paperback, 1)

Chapter 1: Introduction10.1 Constituents 10.2 Fiber Surface Treatment10.3 Fiber Volume Fraction10.4 Fiber Orientation Angle10.5 Modulus and Strength of Unidirectional Composites10.6 Laminated Structure10.7 Thermal Properties10.8 Manufacturing Processes10.9 Cost Issues10.10 ReferencesProblemsChapter 2: Fiber Architecture2.1 Fiber Forms 2.2 Linear Fiber Architecture2.3 Two-Dimensional Fiber Architecture2.4 Three-Dimensional Fiber Architecture 2.5 Random Fiber Architecture2.6 Selection of Fiber Architecture ReferencesProblemsChapter 3: Matrix 3.1 Thermosetting Polymers3.2 Thermoplastic PolymersReferencesProblemsChapter 4: Processing Fundamentals4.1 Cure Cycle for Thermosetting Polymers4.2 Viscosity4.3 Fiber Surface Wetting4.4 Resin Flow4.5 Consolidation4.6 Shrinkage4.7 Voids4.8 Residual Stresses and Distortions 4.9 Manufacturing Process Induced Defects and Their DetectionReferencesProblemsChapter 5: Bag Molding Process5.1 Prepreg5.2 Bag Molding Process5.3 Lay-Up Techniques5.4 Automated Tape Laying5.5 Cure Cycle5.6 Thick Section Laminates5.6 Out-of-Autoclave Curing5.7 Sandwich Molding5.9 Defects in Bag-Molded PartsReferences Chapter 6: Compression Molding6.1 Sheet Molding Compound 6.2 Bulk Molding Compound6.3 Compression Molding Process6.4 Cure Cycle6.5 Flow Pattern6.6 Fiber Orientation6.7 Defects in Compression Molded Parts6.8 Compression Molding Parameters6.9 Mold Design Considerations6.10 Part Design Considerations ReferencesChapter 7: Liquid Composite Molding7.1 Resin Transfer Molding7.2 Structural Reaction Injection Molding7.3 High Pressure Resin Transfer Molding 7.4 Preforms7.5 Resin Selection and Preparation7.6 Processing Steps in Liquid Composite Molding 7.7 Mold DesignReferencesChapter 8: Filament Winding8.1 Filament Winding Process8.2 Helical Filament Winding 8.3 Filament Winding Machines8.4 Mandrel Material and Design8.5 Filament Winding Process Parameters and Controls8.6 Defects in Filament Wound Parts8.7 Fiber Placement8.8 Tube RollingReferencesChapter 9: Pultrusion9.1 Pultrusion Process 9.2 Pultrusion Production Line9.3 Materials for Pultruded Products9.4 Pultrusion Process Parameters9.5 Design Guidelines for Pultruded Products9.6 Processes Related to PultrusionReferences Chapter 10: Forming of Thermoplastic Matrix Composites10.1 Incorporation of Continuous Fibers in Thermoplastic Matrix10.2 Consolidation of Thermoplastic Matrix Composites10.3 Shape Forming10.4 Forming Processes10.5 Compression MoldingReferencesChapter 11: Joining and Repair11.1 Joining in Composites11.2 Mechanical Fastening11.3 Adhesive Bonding11.4 Co-Curing11.5 Joining of Thermoplastic Matrix CompositesReferencesAppendix A: Health and Safety Issues