Prediction of shape distortions for a curved composite C-spar

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Volumn 24, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 323-339

  Svanberg, J M ^a   Altkvist, C ^b   Nyman, T ^b  

^a SWEREA SICOMP AB   (Sweden)

^b SAAB AB   (Sweden)

Author keywords

Carbon fiber; Complex shaped component; Polymer composite; Shape distortion; Simulation; Thermoset

Indexed keywords

BOUNDARY CONDITIONS; COMPUTER SIMULATION; CURING; GLASS TRANSITION; MOLECULAR STRUCTURE; SUPERCONDUCTING TRANSITION TEMPERATURE; THERMOSETS;

COMPLEX SHAPED COMPONENT; POLYMER COMPOSITES; RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING (RTM); SHAPE DISTORTION;

CARBON FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS;

EID: 17044431924     PISSN: 07316844     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0731684405043559     Document Type: Article

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