Finite element simulation of cure of thick composite: Formulations and validation verification

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Volumn 27, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 339-355

  Yan, Xiangqiao ^a  

^a HARBIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (China)

Author keywords

Anisotropy; Composite materials; Cure; Finite element; Heat transfer; Thermosetting composites

Indexed keywords

ANISOTROPY; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; HEAT CONDUCTION; THERMOSETS; THICK FILMS; TWO DIMENSIONAL;

CURE KINETICS; FINITE ELEMENT FORMULATION; HEAT EQUATIONS; THICK THERMOSETTING COMPOSITES;

COMPOSITE MATERIALS;

EID: 40249100487     PISSN: 07316844     EISSN: 15307964     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0731684407083007     Document Type: Article

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