Mechanical behaviour in shear and compression at elevated temperature of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foam
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102526
Abstract: Abstract Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foams are being increasingly used as core of composite sandwich panels because of their improved thermal insulation and good strength-to-weight ratio. However, there is a major gap in the knowledge about… read more here.
Keywords: terephthalate pet; elevated temperature; polyethylene terephthalate; pet foam ... See more keywords
Dynamic behavior of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foam under compressive loads: Experimental and numerical study
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DOI: 10.1080/15376494.2023.2299932
Abstract: Abstract The behavior of PET foam under quasi-static and dynamic compressive loads is analyzed. An experimental study is performed to evaluate its mechanical behavior and energy absorption characteristics at different strain rates. Also, a numerical… read more here.
Keywords: pet foam; dynamic behavior; strain; pet ... See more keywords
Thermoplastic composite sandwich panels with recycled PET foam core: A manufacturing process assessment
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DOI: 10.1177/08927057241291021
Abstract: This study attempts to modify two distinct lamination processes of double-belt and compression molding to produce environmentally sustainable full thermoplastic sandwich panels. A precise assessment of fabrication parameters was conducted to ensure the quality of… read more here.
Keywords: thermoplastic composite; pet foam; sandwich panels; foam core ... See more keywords