Deformation properties of uncured reinforcements - A reappraisal

International Journal of Materials and Product Technology

Volumn 21, Issue 1-3, 2004, Pages 4-23

  Potter, Kevin D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Composite; Drape; Manufacture; Non crimp fabric; Reinforcement; Woven cloth

Indexed keywords

AEROSPACE INDUSTRY; AUTOMATION; COMPOSITE STRUCTURES; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; REINFORCEMENT; RESINS; SHEAR DEFORMATION; TEXTILE INDUSTRY;

DEFORMATION MODES; DRAPE; NON CRIMP FABRIC; WOVEN CLOTH;

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING;

EID: 3042550165     PISSN: 02681900     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1504/ijmpt.2004.004740     Document Type: Conference Paper

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