Bending Behavior of Thermoplastic Composite Sheets: Viscoelasticity and Temperature Dependency in the Draping Process

By Steffen Ropers

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3658175931
• ISBN13: 9783658175931
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 93 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.3"