Ropers Bending Behavior of Thermoplastic Composite Sheets

Viscoelasticity and Temperature Dependency in the Draping Process
1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-3-658-17594-8
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, Band 99, 112 Seiten, eBook

Reihe: AutoUni - Schriftenreihe

Within the scope of this work, Steffen Ropers evaluates the viscoelastic and temperature-dependent nature of the bending behavior of thermoplastic composite sheets in order to further enhance the predictability of the draping simulation. This simulation is a useful tool for the development of robust large scale processes for continuously fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP). The bending behavior thereby largely influences the size and position of wrinkles, which are one of the most common processing defects for continuously fiber-reinforced parts. Thus, a better understanding of the bending behavior of thermoplastic composite sheets as well as an appropriate testing method along with corresponding material models contribute to a wide-spread application of CFRPs in large scale production.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ropers, Steffen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Thermoplastic Prepregs.- Draping Simulation of Thermoplastic Prepregs.- Bending Characterization of Textile Composites.- Modeling of Bending Behavior.

Über Autor(innen)

Steffen Ropers studied mechanical engineering at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, U.S., with majors in polymer engineering and manufacturing technology. He is currently employed at the materials and processes department of a notable automotive OEM.