Modelling matrix injection through elastic porous preforms

Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing

Volumn 29, Issue 1-2, 1998, Pages 5-18

  Ambrosi, D ^a   Preziosi, L ^b  

^a CENTER FOR ADVANCED STUDIES   (Italy)

^b POLITECNICO DI TORINO   (Italy)

Author keywords

Analytical modelling; Injection moulding; Resin transfer moulding (RTM)

Indexed keywords

DEFORMATION; ELASTICITY; INTERFACES (MATERIALS); MATHEMATICAL MODELS; STRESSES; TRANSFER MOLDING;

RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING;

INJECTION MOLDING;

EID: 0031670041     PISSN: 1359835X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S1359-835X(97)00029-8     Document Type: Article

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