Finite element modelling of thermoplastic matrix composite gas cylinders

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Volumn 21, Issue 5, 2008, Pages 411-441

  Antunes, P J ^a   Dias, G R ^a   Nunes, J P ^a   Van Hattum, F W J ^a   Oliveira, T ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MINHO   (Portugal)

^b AMTROL ALFA Metalomecnica SA   (Portugal)

Author keywords

Composite gas cylinder; Filament winding; Finite element analysis; Glass polypropylene commingled tapes; Mechanical behavior; Thermoplastic matrix composite

Indexed keywords

BOILERS; CAISSONS; FILAMENTS (LAMP); FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; GAS CYLINDERS; GASES; GLASS FIBERS; METALLIC GLASS; METALLIC MATRIX COMPOSITES; PRESSURE VESSELS; REINFORCED PLASTICS; STEEL;

COMPOSITE GAS CYLINDER; FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS; GLASS/POLYPROPYLENE COMMINGLED TAPES; MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR; THERMOPLASTIC MATRIX COMPOSITE;

FILAMENT WINDING;

EID: 50949107139     PISSN: 08927057     EISSN: 15307980     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0892705708089484     Document Type: Article

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