Research on the Quality of Fiber-Reinforced Composites

Abstract:

The paper aims an experimental study of the quality of composite materials based on the coefficient of uniformity, an indicator that appreciates the influence of different factors on their mechanical behavior. For the experiment, composite plates having an epoxy resin matrix and various types of reinforcement were made. Each plate is made up of five layers of fabric. These plates take into account two factors of influence, the number of layers with discontinuities and the size of the discontinuity. Then a bifactorial dispersion analysis is made that can differentiate the influences of the two factors.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 880)
• Pages: 279-284
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.880.279
• Online since: March 2018
• Authors: Alexandru Bolcu, Mirela Cherciu*
• Keywords: Coefficient of Uniformity, Fiber Reinforced Composites, Quality

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