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Fig. 7 Normalized moduli versus fiber orientation for a glass-fiber/epoxy-resin composite (a) and a boron-fiber/epoxy-resin composite (b). The normalized Young's modulus, shear modulus, Poissons' ratio, and major shear coupling factor are illustrated for loads applied at different angles More

Fig. 6 S-N curves for (a) various AS4-epoxy laminates and (b) glass-fiber polymer laminates at various ply orientations. Source: (a) Engineered Materials Handbook, Vol 1, Composites, ASM International, 1987, p 438 and (b) C. Osgood, Fatigue Design, 2nd ed., 1982, Pergamon Press, p 530 More

Fig. 7 Voids found in a glass fiber composite cross section due to solvents from manufacturing. Bright-field illumination, 10× objective More

Fig. 8 Residual curing agent particles in a thermoset-matrix glass fiber composite. Reflected-light phase contrast, 40× objective More

Fig. 2 Glass fiber honeycomb composite part submitted for failure analysis. The coordinates were established with a tape measure and a felt-tip permanent-ink marker. The starting point is the lower left corner, numbering “1” to “15” vertically (next to holes) and “A” through “E” horizontally More

Fig. 12 Voids in a glass-fiber-filled engineering thermoplastic matrix. Transmitted light, differential interference contrast, 40× objective More

Fig. 7 Microcracks in a thermoplastic-matrix glass fiber composite. Red penetration dye (DYKEM Steel Red layout fluid, Illinois Tool Works, Inc.), dark-field illumination, 25× objective More

Fig. 9 Microcracked glass fiber composite showing a lack of detail due to absorbed solvent/dye by the matrix. Red penetration dye (DYKEM Steel Red layout fluid), dark-field illumination, 10× objective More

Fig. 3 Matrix morphology differences of an engineering thermoplastic glass fiber composite that was exposed to different cooling rates. (a) Slow cooling rate. (b) Quenched to room temperature. Micrographs were taken from ultrathin sections. Transmitted polarized light, 40× objective More

Fig. 12 Flexural creep compliance of parallel glass-fiber-reinforced aromatic-amine-cured epoxy resin (EPON Resin 826). t, time; a T , amount of curve shift More

Fig. 20 Tensile stress/strain at 23 °C (73 °F) for nylon 6/6 30% glass fiber. Stress-strain curve represents the nylon 6/6 resin that was used to produce the failing aftermarket automotive components. The identified level of stress inherent to the application is indicated. More

Fig. 8 Parts made with glass fiber/epoxy prepreg using laminated object manufacturing (LOM). The part on the right has been fully cured. More

Fig. 8 Typical reinforcement in-plane shear behavior. 800 g/m 2 glass fiber fabrics. Source: Ref 9 More

Fig. 6 Vacuum infusion of a 3.2 × 12 m (10.5 × 39 ft) glass fiber/vinyl ester sandwich illustrating the technique for creating a hull panel for the corvette shown in Fig. 7 . Courtesy of Kockums Shipyard, Karlskrona, Sweden More

Fig. 13 GMT glass-fiber mat reinforcement types More

Fig. 11 Lamina-level failure model for glass-fiber-reinforced laminates More

Fig. 2 High-sensitivity T g detection using MDSC. Sample: glass fiber reinforced epoxy-Kevlar/polyimide; sample size: 32.9 mg; method: MDSC 2.5/60 at 1 °C/min; crimped pan; nitrogen gas purge More

Fig. 22 Back surface normal velocity histories at the center of glass fiber-reinforced epoxy composite target. V , velocity. Source: Ref 107 More

Fig. 4 Effect of temperature on the strength of S-glass-fiber/epoxy-matrix composites. (a) Tensile strength. (b) Elastic modulus. Source: Ref 4 More