Statistical characterization and robust design of RTM processes

Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing

Volumn 36, Issue 5, 2005, Pages 564-580

  Li, Jing ^a   Zhang, Chuck ^a   Liang, Richard ^a   Wang, Ben ^a  

^a FAMU FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING   (United States)

Author keywords

E. Resin transfer moulding (RTM); Permeability

Indexed keywords

COSTS; MECHANICAL PERMEABILITY; PARAMETER ESTIMATION; STATISTICAL METHODS; STRUCTURAL DESIGN; WEIBULL DISTRIBUTION;

MOLD FILLING; RACE-TRACKING; ROBUST DESIGN; STRUCTURAL PARTS;

RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING;

EID: 13844276197     PISSN: 1359835X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2004.10.001     Document Type: Article

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