flexural strength of polymer composite

Feb 16, 2006 4 Replies

hi, all:



we have a trouble of glass fibre reinforced polymer composites (using filament winding). For some reason, the flexural strength is always below our expectation. all the other testings such as interlaminar shear is great. Is there someone have any idea about this?



Thanks,



Tony



Does that include short beam shear? Maybe poor adhesion or resin poor sections. Frank

The short beam shear is ok. Only the flexural strength is lower

The short beam shear is ok. Only the flexural strength is lower

tony

Still wonder if it is resin distribution problem. Are you getting a green stick type fracture? Low compressive strength?

Filament winding is normally done for pressure vessels where tensile strength is the predominant mode of failure and high tensile strength is most desirable.

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