A preform deformation and resin flow coupled model including the cure kinetics and chemo-rheology for the VARTM process
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DOI: 10.1007/s12289-020-01570-z
Abstract: The present paper deals with preform deformation and resin flow coupled to cure kinetics and chemo-rheology for the VARTM process. By monitoring the coupled resin infusion and curing steps through temperature control, our primary aim… read more here.
Keywords: resin; resin flow; rheology; preform deformation ... See more keywords
Elastomeric microfluidic valve for active resin flow control within composite structure
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.112844
Abstract: Abstract Due to the existence of curvature, non-uniform pressure field forms within fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite during processing. Complex resin flow induces significant thickness deviation and defects concentration at corners. In this study, a… read more here.
Keywords: microfluidic valve; resin flow; control; structure ... See more keywords
Integration of resin flow and stress development in process modelling of composites: Part II – Transversely isotropic formulation
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DOI: 10.1177/0021998318762296
Abstract: Part I of this two-part paper presented the framework to integrate the simulation of resin flow and stress development during the manufacturing process of composites. In the current paper, the integrated approach developed in Part… read more here.
Keywords: resin flow; part; stress development;