Effect of charge placement on fibre orientation, distortion and failure of a carbon fibre reinforced sheet moulding compound

Samuel F. Kite, Ollie Nixon-Pearson, Stephen L. Ogin, David A. Jesson, Ian Hamerton, Graham Meeks, Alessandro Sordon

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Abstract

Carbon fibre reinforced sheet moulding compounds are being used more extensively, however their use comes alongside the manufacturing issue of dimensional instability and unpredictable failure locations. These are both features of the fibre orientation distribution which can be affected by the charge location. This paper presents aspects of work examining the effect of the charge placement on the distortion and strain distribution (measured by digital image correlation) of such panels. The warpage of the panel has been compared with an investigation of the fibre orientation distribution by micro-computed tomography. It has been found that the charge location affects both the warpage and strain distribution under load of the moulded panel, with the fibre orientation distribution due to the flow of the charge in the mould being the origin of both effects. To minimise distortion during manufacture, and reduce the negative effects of strain concentrations within the material, the charge shape and placement must be carefully considered during the design process.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECCM 2018 - 18th European Conference on Composite Materials
Publisher Applied Mechanics Laboratory
ISBN (Electronic)9781510896932
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2020
Event18th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2018 - Athens, Greece
Duration: 24 Jun 201828 Jun 2018

Publication series

NameECCM 2018 - 18th European Conference on Composite Materials

Conference

Conference18th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2018
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityAthens
Period24/06/1828/06/18

Keywords

  • DIC
  • Discontinuous reinforcement
  • Fibre orientation distribution
  • SMC
  • Warpage

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