Simulation of the reinforcement compaction and resin flow during the complete resin infusion process

Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing

Volumn 41, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 45-57

  Govignon, Q ^a   Bickerton, S ^a   Kelly, P A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

C. Finite element analysis (FEA); E. Preform; E. Resin flow; Resin infusion

Indexed keywords

CAVITY THICKNESS; COMPACTION MODELS; COMPLEX STRESS; DRY AND WET; E. PREFORM; FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS; GLASS FIBRES; LIQUID RESIN; NON-LINEAR; POST-FILLING; RESIN FLOWS; RESIN INFUSION; RESIN INFUSION PROCESS;

COMPACTION; FILLING; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; FLOW SIMULATION; GLASS FIBERS; INJECTION MOLDING; PREFORMING; REINFORCEMENT; RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING; SIMULATORS; UNLOADING;

RESINS;

EID: 71549125238     PISSN: 1359835X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2009.07.007     Document Type: Article

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