PROCESSING AND PROPERTIES OF NEAT AND REINFORCED EPOXIES.

J. Mijovic, E. M. Pearce

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

An investigation was conducted of relationships between processing and properties of neat and graphite fiber-reinforced epoxy resins. Laminates were made from the prepreg tape and cured in an autoclave. Various cure cycles were employed, simulated in DSC and appropriate kinetic models were developed. Rheological changes during cure were also studied. Changes in specific heat, density and thermal conductivity were investigated as a function of both temperature and the degree of cure. An energy balance equation was then solved to obtain temperature distribution during cure. Finally, a series of mechanical property measurements were performed on cured samples and the results related to the curing condition.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationPolymeric Materials Science and Engineering, Proceedings of the ACS Division of Polymeric Material
PublisherACS
Number of pages1
ISBN (Print)0841209618
StatePublished - 1986

Publication series

NamePolymeric Materials Science and Engineering, Proceedings of the ACS Division of Polymeric Material
Volume54

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'PROCESSING AND PROPERTIES OF NEAT AND REINFORCED EPOXIES.'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this