Polymer Reinforcement

Reinforcements
Professor Joe Greene CSU, CHICO
Copyright Joseph Greene 2001
Reinforcements
Fiber Reinforcements Glass Fibers Carbon/Graphite Fibers Organic Fibers Boron, Silicon Carbide, and Specialty Reinforcements Fabrics and Other Reinforcement Forms Particle and Whisker Reinforcements Reinforcement/Matrix Interactions Comparisons of Reinforcements
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Objectives
Understand the differences and similarities in major types of reinforcements used in composite structures Identify the principal uses for each of the major types of reinforcements. Discuss the principal methods for manufacturing reinforcements Compare the different types of reinforcement forms and evaluate their relative merits.
Fiber Reinforcements
Reinforcements for composites can be
Fibers, Particles, or whiskers Each has its own unique applications, although fibers are the most common in composites. Particles and whiskers improve slightly the stiffness (modulus) and reduce the CLTE of the base resin, but decrease the strength and impact.
Fibers are materials that have one very long axis compared to others and is characterized by the aspect ratio (fiber length divided by fiber diameter)
Length of short fiber = 3 mm, diameter = 12.7 microns (10-6 m) Length of long fiber = 6 mm, diameter = 10 microns (10-6 m) Aspect ratio = 3/12.7 x 1000 Fibers are stronger in the length direction than in the cross direction
Fibers
Fibers are produced by drawing the fiber which is accomplished by physically pulling the solid but pliable (plastic) fiber in the long direction. Fig 3-1
This orients the molecules along the length of the fiber so that the tension load on the fiber pulls more against the molecular chains themselves than against a mere entanglement of the chains.
Tension pulling
Aligned Fiberous Polymer
Fibers
Fibers are available as Continuous or Discontinuous
Continuous can be in a variety of weaves, woven, mats, etc. Discontinuous can be chopped into lengths from 3mm, 6mm 12mm, and up to 25mm
Particles have no preferred orientation and have an irregular shape. Used to reduce cost, shrinkage, CLTE
Glass Fibers
Fiber reinforcements have been known and used for centuries.
Renaissance Venetian artisans incorporated glass strands in crossed or web-like configurations to strengthen their fine, thin walled glass objects, e.g., vases, etc..
Glass manufacturing process

Raw materials are silica (SiO2), sand, limestone, boric acid, and other minor ingredients (e.g., clay, coal, fluorospar) Materials are dry mixed and melted in a high temperature refractory furnace. Temp is about 2300F (1260C)
Two processes
Marble process where the glass ingredients are shaped into marbles, sorted by quality, and then remelted into fiber strands Alternatively, the molten glass is introduced directly to fiber strands.
The glass melt flows through formation bushings and then air cooled
Continuous strands are called filaments. Diameter is controlled by hole size, draw speed, temperature, viscosity of melt, and cooling rate. Protective coating or SIZING is applied so that the fibers pass through the mechanical equipment without breaking. Fibers are elongated or drawn and then wound up in rolls or tows.
Glass Fibers
Types of glass fibers
Glass is an amorphous material that consists of a silica (SiO2) backbone with various oxide components to give specific compositions and properties. Several glass fibers can be produced, but only 4 are used. Table 3-1
E-glass: electrical glass Ca aluminoborosilicate composition with max 2% alkali Most common glass for composites and used when strength and high electrical resitivity. Lowest cost glass S-glass: high strength glass and S2 40% higher strength and better property retention at high temp Used in advanced composites and aerospace applications C-glass: chemical resistant glass Has soda-lime borosilicate composition and due to its chemical stability is used in corrosive environments Quartz: Used for electrical applications where a low dielectric material is required, e.g., antennas and in radomes
Glass Fibers
Properties of Glass Fibers: (Table 3-1)
Property Density Tensile Strength, ksi Tensile Modulus, Msi CLTE (in/in/ F) x10-6 Specific Heat @72F Softening Point, F Dielectric Constant Chemical Resistance (% wt gain after 24hrs) In H20 In 10%HCl In 10% H2SO4 In 10% Na2CO3 Type of Glass C E S 2.49 2.54 2.48 460 500 665 10 4 0.2 1381 0.008 10.5 2.8 0.195 1550 0.002 12.4 3.1 0.176 1778 0.003
1.1 4.1 2.2 2.4
0.7 4.2 3.9 2.1
0.7 3.8 4.1 2

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Glass Fibers Surface Treatments

Surface Treatments
Glass fibers are extremely fragile and abrade easily
Especially apparent when fibers are weaved
Chemical coating (sizing) is added to protect the fibers and holds the individual filaments together.
Usually the sizing agent is temporary and a finish (PVAc with organo-silane coupling is added after the size is removed
The sizing agent (size) can be a finish as well. Coupling agent are molecules
One end that is compatible with the silane structure of the glass The other is compatible with the matrix resin. Different coupling agents can change strength values 100%
Antistatic agents and lubricants can be added to match the desired use of glass as a chopped glass or woven mat.
Glass Fiber Applications

Discontinuous (Chopped) Fiber
Short fiber (L= 3mm) reinforcement for thermoplastic materials that are injection molded (PP and Nylon) Long Fiber (L=6mm) reinforcement for thermoplastic materials that are injection molded (Nylon) Chopped Fiber (L=12 mm to 25 mm) reinforcement for thermoset (SMC and BMC) and thermoplastic BMC that are compression molded into parts for Corvette hoods and doors, bumpers, Ford Truck box, and consumer box shapes
Continuous (Mat) Fiber

Many types of weaves for automotive or aerospace applications
Automotive: Viper hood with RTM, GM Truck box with SRIM, Corvette floor pan with RTM Aerospace: Prepregs, Wings, Fuselages with RTM and SCRIMP
Composites Can Have a Fiber Preform

Fiber type
Roving form that can be sprayed into a 3-D preform Roving form that is woven into a glass sheet and then formed to shape (preform)
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Sheet Molding Compound (SMC)

SMC is the paste that is compression molded
33% polyester resin and stryrene, which polymerizes and crosslinks 33% glass fibers (1 fibers) Discontinuous fiber 33% Calcium Carbonate
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Compression Molding
Compression molding was specifically developed for replacement of metal components with composite parts that are produced at fast cycle times (less than 60 seconds)
The molding process can be carried out with either thermosets (SMC, BMC, rubber) or thermoplastics (GMT- Glass mat thermoplastic). However, most applications today use thermoset polymers. In fact,compression molding is the most common method of processing thermosets.
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Glass Preform Processing for Composites

Discontinuous Glass Preforms
Spray-up of 3-D preform
Continuous fiber
Filament winding
Glass preform can be
Glass Preform &Resin Transfer Molding
Discontinuous: Roving form that can be sprayed into a 3-D preform Continuous: Roving form that is woven into a glass sheet and then formed to shape (preform)
In the RTM process,

Dry (i.e.,unimpregnated ) reinforcement is pre-shaped and oriented into skeleton of the actual part known as the preform which is inserted into a matched die mold. The heated mold is closed and the liquid resin is injected The part is cured in mold. The mold is opened and part is removed from mold.
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Processing of Composites
Glass or Carbon Fiber are in Continuous Preform Sheet and molded with Open Mold processes
Vacuum bag, pressure bag, SCRIMP
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Properties of Materials
Tensile modulus
Low alloy steel Aluminum Carbon fiber Glass fiber Aramid fiber (Kevlar) Low alloy steel Aluminum Carbon fiber Glass fiber Aramid fiber (Kevlar) 207GPa(30Mpsi) 72GPa (10Mpsi) 300GPa(40Mpsi) 76GPa (10Mpsi) 125GPa (20Mpsi)
Density
Spec Mod
7.85 g/cc 26spGPa 2.8 g/cc 26spGPa 1.8 g/cc167spGPa 2.56g/cc 30spGPa 1.4g/cc 89spGPa
Tensile strength
1500MPa(220Kpsi) 500MPa(75Kpsi) 2400MPa(360Kpsi) 2000MPa(300Kpsi) 3000MPa (450Kpsi)
Density
Spec Str
7.85 g/cc 191spMPa 2.8 g/cc 178spGPa 1.8 g/cc4320spGPa 2.56g/cc 781spGPa 1.4g/cc 2140spGPa
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Automotive Plastics and Composites Use

Exterior Composite Panels
doors
Sheet Molded Compound (SMC) with compression molding: Camaro, Firebird and Corvette Polyester resin and glass mat preform with Resin Transfer Molding (RTM): Viper
hoods
Sheet Molded Compound (SMC) with compression molding: Camaro, Firebird, Corvette, Ford trucks Polyester resin and glass mat preform with Resin Transfer Molding (RTM): Viper, Heavy duty trucks)
bumper beams
Glass Mat Thermoplastic (GMT) with compression molding : Camaro, Firebird, Venture, Transport,
Interior
floor pan
Polyester resin and glass mat preform with Resin Transfer Molding (RTM): Corvette
Engine
Sheet Molded Compound (SMC) with compression molding: valve covers, intake manifolds, fluid containers, etc.
SMC
Sheet Molding Compound: Polyester Resin and chopped glass
Automotive Applications of Plastics and Composites

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Composite Intensive Vehicles

Polyester resin and Glass Mat Preform
With RTM Resin Transfer Molding
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Automotive Plastics and Composites Use
SMC
Sheet Molding Compound
SMC
Sheet Molding Compound
Recreational Composites Use

Snow Equipment
skis, snow boards, snow mobiles, etc.
Marine Applicactions
water skis, water crafts, snorkel equipment, fishing gear diving equipment, submersibles, hovercraft, mine sweepers, canoes, kayaks
Land Sports Equipment

shoes, roller blades, skate boards, tennis, golf
Air Sports Equipment

plane kits
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Carbon/Graphite Fibers
Need for reinforcement fibers with strength and modulii higher than those of glass fibers has led to development of carbon Thomas Edison used carbon fibers as a filament for electric light bulb High modulus carbon fibers first used in the 1950s Carbon and graphite are based on layered structures of hexagonal rings of carbon Graphite fibers are carbon fibers that
Have been heat treated to above 3000F that causes 3 dimensional ordering of the atoms and Have carbon contents GREATER than 99% Have tensile modulus of 344 Gpa (50Mpsi)
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Manufacturing Process
Current preferred methods of producing carbon fibers are from polyacrylonitrile (PAN), rayon (regenerated cellulose), and pitch.
PAN
Have good properties with a low cost for the standard modulus carbon High modulus carbon is higher in cost because high temperatures required
PITCH
Lower in cost than PAN fibers but can not reach properties of PAN Some Pitch based fibers have ultra high modulus (725 GPa versus 350GPa) but low strength and high cost (Table 3-2)
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PAN Manufacturing Process Figures 3-3 and 3-4
Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) is commercially available textile fiber and is a ready made starting material for PAN-based carbon fibers Stabilized by thermosetting (crosslinking) so that the polymers do not melt in subsequent processing steps. PAN fibers are stretched as well Carbonize: Fibers are pyrolyzed until transformed into all-carbon
Heated fibers 1800F yields PAN fibers at 94% carbon and 6% nitrogen Heated to 2300F to remove nitrogen yields carbon at 99.7% Carbon
Graphitize: Carried out at temperatures greater than 3200 F to

Improve tensile modulus by improving crystalline structure and three dimensional nature of the structure.
Fibers are surface treated

Sizing agent is applied Finish is applied Coupling agent is applied
Fibers are wound up for shipment

PITCH Manufacturing Process Figure 3-3
Pitch must be converted into a suitable fiber from petroleum tar
Pitch is converted to a fiber by going through a meso-phase where the polymer chains are somewhat oriented though is a liquid state (liquid crystal phase) Orientation is responsible for the ease of consolidation of pitch into carbon
Stabilized by thermosetting (crosslinking) so that the polymers do not melt in subsequent processing steps Carbonize: Fibers are pyrolyzed until transformed into all-carbon
Heated fibers 1800F Heated to 2300F
Graphitize: Carried out at temperatures greater than 3200 F to

Improve tensile modulus by improving crystalline structure and three dimensional nature of the structure.
Fibers are surface treated

Sizing agent is applied Finish is applied Coupling agent is applied
Fibers are wound up for shipment

Carbon Fiber Mechanical Properties

Table 3-2
Carbon Fiber Mechanical Properties PAN Based Tensile Modulus (Mpsi) 33 - 56 Tensile Strength (Msi) 0.48 - 0.35 Elongation (%) 1.4 - 0.6 Density (g/cc) 1.8 - 1.9 Carbon Assay (%) 92 - 100 PITCH Based Rayon Based 23 -55 5.9 0.2 - 0.25 0.15 0.9 - 0.4 25 1.9 - 2.0 1.6 97 - 99 99
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Carbon Fiber Surface Treatments Surface Treatments

Early disadvantage of carbon fiber was the low interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) and lower than for glass or boron fibers. ILSS is a shear strength that assumes that the shear occurs between two laminates
A laminate is a layer of the composites that is made from resin impregnating a layer of reinforcement.
Improvements in the elastic (Youngs) modulus by treating the carbon fibers at higher temperatures resulted in a lower ILSS values.
Low values = poor bonding between the carbon fiber and the matrix resin.
Surface treatments are needed to improve the fiber/matrix interfacial bonding and consequently the ILSS Oxidative surface treatments using liquid phase and not gaseous phase
Drawing the fibers through a bath of some convenient oxidizing agent nitric acid, potassium peranganate, sodium hypochlorite Drawing the fibers through an acidic or alkaline electrolytic bath (preferred) Result of oxidation is to clean the carbon surface and then to attach chemical groups, hydroxides, which can Joseph bond Greene with the matrix or sizing agent Copyright 2001
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Carbon Fiber Surface Treatments

Surface treatment
Organic coatings (sizes) are added to the fibers in some cases to improve the fiber/matrix bonding & protect the fibers during processing Sizes are applied to both treated and untreated fibers by passing the fibers through a heated bath of sizing agent.
Epoxy is most common, but PVOH and polyimides have been used. Not as critical as in glass fibers due to carbon fibers better moisture resistance.
Dilemma: Properties of carbon fiber: Table 3-2

Dilemma- if high modulus for PAN is desired then strength is sacrificed.
Due to scaly or onion-skin surface develops as the fiber is treated to increase modulus, which worsens the fiber-matrix bonding.
Tensile modulus and tensile strength are determined by using either a single fiber or a strand of fiber filaments.
Statistical methods are used because of erratic data from single fibers Testing conditions and processing parameters affect properties, Length of fiber specimen increases then more flaws are possible in the fiber and reducing strength. Not affected by strain rate or testing temperature. Heat treatment temperature, time, stretch, type of precursor, surface treatment
Influence of Heat Treatment

The modulus of carbon fibers are derived from PAN precursers increase with final heat treatment.
Heat Treatment on Properties
Fiber Modulus, GPa
600 500 400 300 200 100 0 0 1000 2000 3000
Fiber Strength, GPa
3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 0 1000 2000 3000 Heat Treatment Temp, C
Series1
Heat Treatment on Properties

Heat Treatment Temp, C
Series2
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Carbon Fibers are good conductors of electricity

Due o natural conductivity of graphite and the orientation of the graphene rings which lie parallel to the axis of the fiber. Considerable research is underway to improve the conductivity of carbon fibers.
Carbon Fiber Properties
Carbon fibers have very low CLTE, slightly negative (contract upon heat)
CLTE becomes more negative with increasing modulus. The contraction can be combined with a positive CLTE of a polymer matrix to have a net zero CLTE.
Mechanical Properties
Ideal engineering material would have high strength, high stiffness, high toughness, and low weight. Carbon fibers combined with polymer matrices meet these criteria more closely than any other material Carbon fibers are Elastic to failure at normal temperatures Creep resistant and nonsusceptible to failure. Chemically inert except in strong oxidizing environments or in contact with certain molten metals. Excellent damping characteristics.
Disadvantages of Carbon Fibers

Carbon Fiber Applications
Brittle and low-impact resistance, Low break extensions (low strain to failure), Low compressive strengths and small CLTE Expensive compared to glass fibers Aircraft control surfaces- wing spoilers, flaps, elevators, rudders Helicopter rotor blades and aircraft landing gear and doors, Transportable bridges Automotive drive shafts and leaf springs and structural beams Sporting goods: golf clubs, tennis racquets, fishing rods, skis, frames Racing car bodies, spacecraft, rockets, missiles Thermal applications
Heat shields for missiles and rockets Aircraft brakes and aerospace antennas and space telescope platforms
Applications
Carbon Fiber Applications

Applications
Chemical inertness
Storage tanks and nuclear industry parts
Rigidity and good dampening

Musical instruments and audio speakers
Electrical conductivity
Shield against radio frequency interference (not s good as metal) Touch switches
Biological inertness and x-ray permeability

Artificial joints, heart valve components, and X-ray equipment
Fatigue resistance and self-lubrication

Textile machine components, air slide valves, compressor blades, and artificial limbs
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Organic Fiber
Most common organic fiber used for reinforcement
Aramids, with Kevlar, a DuPont fiber as a major brand Other aramids Ultra high orientation polyethylene fiber (Spectra)
Aramid
Introduced in 1971 in commercial products. Used for reinforcements for tires, belts, and other rubber-related goods Bullet proof vests, high strength cloth, sails for racing boats.
Para-phenylene diamine and terphthaloyl chloride are mixed in an organic solvent to form Para-phenylene-tere-phthalamide (Aramid)
Fig 3-5 is the chemical reaction- condensation reaction Highly aromatic nature of polymer gives good thermal and strength properties and linear nature of the bonding and hydrogen bonding gives good rigidity.
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Organic Fiber- Kevlar

Para-phenylene-tere-phthalamide (Aramid)
Polymer is washed and then dissolved in sulfuric acid Polymer is partially oriented, liquid crystal form. Polymer solution is extruded through small die holes (spinnerettes in a process know as solution spinning. Spinning is the name given to the formation of a fiber and can be one from either a solution or a melt of the polymer Fibers are then washed and dried and wound up.
Note: The fibers are not drawn to increase orientation of the molecules, unlike normal textile fibers and glass fibers.
Aramid fibers are oriented in the solution and during spinning are further orientated as it passes through the spinnerette
No surface treatment is applied as with caron fibers. A finish or size (usually epoxy) is applied for many applications, especially for weaving, making rope, and ballistic reasons, though not for composites Bundles of filaments range from 134 to 10,000 filaments per bundle.
Organic Fiber- Kevlar Properties

Properties- Table 3-3
Kevlar is made is three types
Kevlar 29 (high toughness) Kevlar 49 (high modulus), and Kevlar 149 (ultra-high modulus)
Property difference is due to changes in process conditions which promote additional crystallinity in the high modulus and ultra modulus Tensile strength and modulus of aramids are much higher than other organic fibers, though not as high as carbon fibers. Aramid fibers are less brittle than carbon or glass fibers Failure mode of aramid fibers is breakage into small fibrils which are like fibers within the fibers.
Tensile failure initiates at the end of the fibrils and is propogated by shear through the fiber. The provides very high tensile strengths for aramid composites, but low compression strengths which are 50% of carbon fiber composites
Aramid fibers are flame resistant and resistant to most solvents except strong acids and bases.
Organic Fiber- Kevlar Properties

Properties- Table 3-3
Kevlar has high heat resistance, though less than carbon fiber. Kevlar has exceptional exposure limits to temperature
No degradation in properties after 7 days at 300 F. 50% reduction in properties after 7 days at 480F. 50% reduction in properties after 12 months of sunlight exposure in Florida
Kevlar are hygroscopic and are susceptible to moisture and need to be dried Aramids do not bond well to matrices as do glass and carbon fibers
The ILSS (interlaminar Short beam shear) values are lower.
Properties of Kevlar 29 Tensile Mod MPa (psi) 83 (1,200) Tensile Strength MPa 3.6 Elongation % 4 Density g/cc 1.44 Kevlar 49 131 3.6 2.8 1.44 149 186 3.4 2 1.47
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Organic Fiber- Kevlar Uses

Uses of Aramid Fiber
Bullet proof vests, armor for ships and motorized combat vehicles. Battlefield shelters because of good antiballistic properties
Slippage that occurs between the matrix and the fiber which is enhanced by sizing the fibers.
Leading edges of wings and other structures where impact damage might be expected. Pressure vessels
Ultrahigh orientation polyethylene fibers

PE fiber that has excellent strength to weight and modulus fibers
Allied Corp, Spectra
Approximately the same strength and modulus as Aramid Higher specific modulus and strength due to low density Solvent resistant superior to aramid Thermal resistance is less than aramid
Boron, Si Carbide, & Specialty Reinforcements
Boron and Silicon carbide (SiC) are the most common of very high modulus reinforcements
Developed in the 1960s at Texaco and United Tech Principal use of
Boron is as a reinforcement with epoxy SiC as a reinforcement in ceramic and metal matrices
Manufacturing method
Made by Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Fig 3-6 A substrate filament, e.g., Tunsten for Boron, and Carbon for SiC Is pulled through a cleaning solution Deposition chamber T=2500F: Chemical reaction occurs on the surface of the heated filament. Boron has trichloride and hydrogen SiC reactants are alkyl silanes with Si-C-Si structure and hydrogen Boron fibers are 4 to 8 mils in diameter SiC fibers are 5 to 6 mils. Fibers are wound onto spools Boron fibers are consolidated with epoxy for prepreg uni tape or Al foil
Boron and SiC have very high modulus and strength Crystal structure
Boron is small crystals
Amorphous
Boron & SiC Properties

Boron 2.5 510 60 0.9 2.5 320 SiC 3.07 570 60 ------------100 Density (g/cc) Tensile Strength, ksi Tensile Modulus, Msi Tensile Elongation, % CLTE (in/in/F) Cost, $/lb
SiC has
larger crystal structure
Boron fibers have high modulus due to swelling of Tungsten filament when reacting with boron trichloride
Surface structure is scale-like or corn-cob appearance
SiC fibers have smoother surface than boron

Surface defects and flaws limit the strength
Internal defects on surface determines strength properties
SiC has excellent high temp properties due to SiC not reacting with the carbon. Especially important in metal matrix composites where reinforcements may be subjected to molten metal. Copyright Joseph Greene 2001
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Boron SiC Composites

Boron/epoxy composites have excellent tensile property retention with increasing temperature
At 500F: Lose 10% of modulus and 20% strength
SiC has a surface that can be modified by changing the fabrication method to improve bonding with specific metals. Uses
Aerospace and consumer markets for medium to high temperatures 600-900F (315480C)
Specialty Fibers
Carbon fibers with fluorine for CF fibers for electrical Al fiber with high modulus as Al reinforcement for radar evade Nitrides resist thermal shock and CLTE is less than Al
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Fabrics & Other Reinforcement Forms

Fibers are sold and used in many forms
Strands for chopped, Fabric, or Tape
Types of reinforcements
Fibers: general term for material with a long axis (length) that is many times greater than its diameter Filament: A single fiber that is formed by a single hole in the spinning process. Strand: Bundle or group of untwisted filaments Tow: Untwisted bundle of continuous filaments usually with a specific count, e.g., 12,000 filaments or 48K Roving: Number of yarns or tows collected into a parallel bundle without twisting. Tape: Collection of parallel filaments that are held together with a resin (binder) matrix. Yarn: Twisted bundle of continuous filaments or twisted tow. Woven fabric: Planar material made by interlacing yarns or tows in various specific patterns. Braiding: Interlacing of yarns or tows into tubular shape instead of flat fabric. Mat: Sheet-like material consisting of randomly oriented chopped fibers or swirled fibers held together loosely by a binder
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Tow and Roving
Simplest form of reinforcement commonly used is tow. Are sold on spools with particular filament count for each tow end. Forms
Laid down in a filament winding Chopped into short fiber segments for SMC, BMC, or injection molding Twisted into yarn or combined with other tows into a roving.
Weave types
Plain weave is the simplest: interlacing yarns: one over & one under. One warp (machine direction) and one fill yarns.
Very Stable weave and most resistant to in-plane stresses. Stiff weave with good resin flow and good air removal. Used for flat laminates, printed circuit boards, narrow fabrics, molds, and covering wood boats.
Basket weave is similar to plain weave, except that two warp yarns are woven as one over and under two fill yarns.
Less stable and more pliable. Flatter and stronger than plain weave.
Crow-foot satin weave has one warp yarn carried over 3 then under 1 fill yarn.
Improved directional properties with more strength in one direction than plain weave More pliable and can comply with complex shapes and contours. Used for fishing rods, diving boards, skis, aircraft ducts, channel, and conduit.
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Weave types
Long shaft satin or Harness weave has one warp yarn weaving over 4 or more (4harness, 5-harness,.) then under 1 fill yarn.
Weave is less stable and has a high degree of drape and stretch. High yarn density is possible so wetting and air removal is a problem and requires use of a vacuum. Used extensively in aircraft industry for complex shapes as well as for housing, radomes, ducts, and other contoured surfaces.
Leno weave is produced by having two parallel warp yarns twisted around each fill yarn, providing a locking effect.
Reduces distortion of low count, open weave fabric Provides heavy fabrics for rapid build-up of plies. Used as inner core for support of thin coatings for tooling and repairs. Have excellent drape and can be purchased with 45
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Weave types
Mat is made of relatively short glass fibers and is used in non-critical applications like most applications. Many uses and popular
Cost much less than woven fabrics and is about 50% as strong. Requires more resin to fill interstices and more vacuum to remove air. Used for inner layers and helps in filling complex fabrics. Made from continuous strand or chopped strand by swirling strands of continuous fiber onto a belt, spraying a binder over them and drying binder. CSM = Continuous strand mat is very common Surface veil = very fine mat is made from glass or carbon fiber and is used as a top layer in a composite to provide a nicer surface by hiding the glass fibers of a regular woven fabric.
Braids is wound directly onto a mandrel or wound on a spool.

Mandrels can assume any shape other than round. Stronger than other types of reinforcements due to maximize properties in all directions of part. Improves torsional load capability, contains and inner core, provides impact resistance or damage tolerance
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Weave types
3-D weaving are available to improve the performance of shaped composites which can be made from pre-formed reinforcements.
Several weaving machines are available for fabrication of this type. Third direction is desired can be given rather than a structural member. Woven material is a cylinder but can be cut and laid out to form a blanket of material with strength in the thickness direction and planar direction.
Hybrids combine two or more types of reinforcements.

Examples would be carbon/aramid, glass/carbon, glass/aramid. Advantage is that some weaves and braids have the best properties of each. New material can combine thermoplastic fibers with reinforcement When heated the thermoplastic fibers melt and form matrix. PEEK with carbon fibers Used as alternative to prepreg tape Not as stiff as prepreg and can drape and conform easier. More difficult to wet-out reinforcement from melting fiber resin.
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Interface of Reinforcements and Matrix

Bonding between reinforcement and matrix is critical
Strong bond between reinforcement and matrix resin
Loads are transferred efficiently between reinforcement and matrix Toughness of material is dependent upon bond Failure mode will show the quality of bond
Want to have fiber pull-out and not shear failure Want to wet-out fiber by having resin infiltrate fiber bundle Do not want the resin to encapsulate the fiber but flow inside.
Sizes and finishes

Sizes are used chiefly to protect the fibers during weaving. Finishes are used to enhance bonding of the fibers to the matrix In practice, both sizes and finishes are combined in one sizing agent that protects the fiber and acts as a coupling agent (bonding)
For glass, have organosilane sizing which has one part that bonds to the fiberglass and one part that bonds to the resin.
Interface of Reinforcements and Matrix

Sizes and finishes
For carbon fiber, the chosen finish is the matrix resin.
Solves the problem of matrix bonding, but results in a fair wet-out of fiber Further research is ongoing to find better sizing and coupling agents. Finish can cause additional moisture pick-up due to its polar nature.
Interphase theory
Recognition of a flexible, 3-D interphase network which is thought to exist between reinforcement and matrix resin.
Polymer network formed by coupling compound or the amount into which the resin can penetrate.
Adhesion theory
Predictions of bond strength between matrix and reinforcement can be obtained by applying principles of surface chemistry.
Bonding is dependent upon the surface energy of the matrix and the fiber and air Surface energy: energy necessary to move a molecule from the bulk to surface. If surfaces are a liquid and a vapor it is called surface tension.
Four methods are used to measure bond strength

None of the methods give a complete measurement.
Measurement of fiber/matrix bond strength

Compression
Short Beam Shear: 3-Point bending test

Like a flexural test but much shorter (0.5 by 2) Tension Results are difficult to interpret since of the many failure modes. Test assumes that because there is compression on the top and tension on the bottom, that there is a mid-plane of shearing The mid-plane shear is the shear strength which indicates bonding
Transverse tensile test

Tensile test with the pulling direction perpendicular to the direction of the fibers. The large difference in modulii of the fiber and matrix may cause failure in interfacial region but not at the interface.
Single filament pull out test

Fiber flaws cause variations in the test and the fiber is stronger than intephase.
Embedded single filament test

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Comparisons of Reinforcements
Table 3-5
Material Steel Titanium Aluminum Glass Fiber Carbon Fiber Aramid Fiber Boron Fiber SiC Fiber Density 7.8 4.5 2.8 2.5 1.9 1.4 2.6 3.5 Ten Strength Sp Ten Strength Ten mod Sp Ten Mod ksi Msi 145 18.6 29.0 3.7 134 29.8 16.0 3.6 67 23.9 10.0 3.6 246 98.4 10.0 4.0 228 120.0 55.0 28.9 385 275.0 19.0 13.6 443 170.4 23.0 8.8 500 142.9 57.0 16.3
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Automotive Plastics and Composites Use

Automotive Applications of Plastics and Composites

Composite Intensive Vehicles

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Automotive Plastics and Composites Use

Recreational Composites Use

Land Sports Equipment

Air Sports Equipment

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Copyright Joseph Greene 2001

Copyright Joseph Greene 2001

Graphitize: Carried out at temperatures greater than 3200 F to

Fibers are surface treated

Fibers are wound up for shipment

Graphitize: Carried out at temperatures greater than 3200 F to

Fibers are surface treated

Fibers are wound up for shipment

Carbon Fiber Mechanical Properties

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Carbon Fiber Surface Treatments Surface Treatments

Carbon Fiber Surface Treatments

Dilemma: Properties of carbon fiber: Table 3-2

Influence of Heat Treatment

Heat Treatment on Properties

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Carbon Fibers are good conductors of electricity

Carbon Fiber Properties

Disadvantages of Carbon Fibers

Carbon Fiber Applications

Carbon Fiber Applications

Rigidity and good dampening

Biological inertness and x-ray permeability

Fatigue resistance and self-lubrication

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Copyright Joseph Greene 2001

Organic Fiber- Kevlar

Organic Fiber- Kevlar Properties

Organic Fiber- Kevlar Properties