ISSN:
1572-8943
Keywords:
composites
;
DMTA
;
glass transition temperature
;
Round-Robin-test
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract A sensitive method to characterize the thermomechanical behaviour of fiber reinforced composites is the dynamic mechanical thermoanalysis (DMTA) method. A Round-Robin-test with five different institutes was conducted to determine the role of the fiber orientation, processing conditions, test apparatus, the mode of loading, and the matrix materials on the determination of the glass transition temperature (Tg). The result shows that the DMTA is a suitable method to analyze Tg of long fiber composites. However, some major problems have to be taken into consideration: - A direct comparison of results from different DMTA-systems is not possible - The real temperatures in the specimens deviate from the temperatures displayed by the DMTA measuring system - There is no clear and common evaluation method for the glass transition temperature.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1010109129224
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