Modelling the effect of reinforcement deformation on the filling phase during liquid composite moulding
Conference
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OSTI ID:577570
- Univ. of Nottingham (United Kingdom)
In recent years a number of researchers have developed simulations of the filling phase during liquid composite moulding (LCM). These rely on an accurate knowledge of the reinforcement permeability, which is usually determined experimentally using a simple flow experiment based on roll-stock reinforcement samples. However this neglects the effects of reinforcement deformation, which may result in a highly nonuniform distribution of fibre orientations and volume fractions. This paper attempts to account for these variations by integrating fabric drape modelling and LCM flow simulation software packages. Using this approach, the effects of reinforcement deformation on the filling phase are demonstrated on a generic component geometry using alternative injection strategies.
- OSTI ID:
- 577570
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-970431--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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