Effect of fiber orientation on the wrinkling behavior of thermoplastic composite

Lu Chen*, Shankar Kalyanasundaram

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    Abstract

    In this work, experiments were conducted to examine the impact of fiber orientation of self-reinforced polypropylene on wrinkling phenomenon. Defects due to wrinkling are major quality issues in rapid forming of sheet materials. This article examines the influence of two fiber orientations [0°/90° and 45°/-45°] on wrinkling initiation of a self-reinforced polypropylene composite (Curv®) material system. It was found that 45°/-45° specimen wrinkles at smaller axial displacement compared to 0°/90° specimen. In both specimens, there was an abrupt change in strain increment ratio that corresponded to the onset of wrinkling. This phenomenon validates the robustness of the wrinkling indictor based on strain increment ratio concept.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationMechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Civil Engineering IV
    EditorsJingwei Zhao
    PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd.
    Pages21-25
    Number of pages5
    ISBN (Print)9783035710908
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2017
    Event4th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Civil Engineering, ICMEMSCE 2016 - Sanya, China
    Duration: 19 Nov 201620 Nov 2016

    Publication series

    NameMaterials Science Forum
    Volume893 MSF
    ISSN (Print)0255-5476
    ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

    Conference

    Conference4th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Civil Engineering, ICMEMSCE 2016
    Country/TerritoryChina
    CitySanya
    Period19/11/1620/11/16

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