About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2024 ASC Technical Conference, US-Japan Joint Symposium, D30 Meeting
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Symposium
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2024 ASC Technical Conference, US-Japan Joint Symposium, D30 Meeting
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Presentation Title |
Diagnosis and Optimization of Prepreg Curing with Rheology |
Author(s) |
Unal Yilmazoglu |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Unal Yilmazoglu |
Abstract Scope |
Navigating the curing process of prepreg materials is fundamental to the innovation in composite material technologies. This study undertakes an in-depth review of the modes of failure during the curing of prepregs, employing an encapsulated specimen rheometer designed to comply with ASTM D7750. The study evaluates how six essential variables—cure temperature, temperature ramp rate, applied pressure, layup orientation, out time, and shelf life—affect the mechanical properties of prepregs, using rheological methods for investigation. By exploring these variables' roles in shaping the viscoelastic characteristics of the material and introducing a novel parameter for analysis, the study aims to define the optimum curing practices to boost the composite materials' reliability and functionality. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |