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Bending Behavior of Thermoplastic Composite Sheets

Viscoelasticity and Temperature Dependency in the Draping Process

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Authors:
  1. Steffen Ropers

    1. AutoUni , Wolfsburg, Germany

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  • Publication in the field of technical sciences
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: AutoUni – Schriftenreihe (AUS, volume 99)

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XXIII
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  2. Introduction

    • Steffen Ropers
    Pages 1-4

  3. Thermoplastic Prepregs

    • Steffen Ropers
    Pages 5-20

  4. Draping Simulation of Thermoplastic Prepregs

    • Steffen Ropers
    Pages 21-29

  5. Bending Characterization of Textile Composites

    • Steffen Ropers
    Pages 31-59

  6. Simulation of Bending Behavior

    • Steffen Ropers
    Pages 61-82

  7. Conclusion

    • Steffen Ropers
    Pages 83-86

  8. Back Matter

    Pages 87-93
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About this book

Within the scope of this work, Steffen Ropers evaluates the viscoelastic and temperature-dependent nature of the bending behavior of thermoplastic composite sheets in order to further enhance the predictability of the draping simulation. This simulation is a useful tool for the development of robust large scale processes for continuously fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP). The bending behavior thereby largely influences the size and position of wrinkles, which are one of the most common processing defects for continuously fiber-reinforced parts. Thus, a better understanding of the bending behavior of thermoplastic composite sheets as well as an appropriate testing method along with corresponding material models contribute to a wide-spread application of CFRPs in large scale production.

Authors and Affiliations

  • AutoUni , Wolfsburg, Germany

    Steffen Ropers

About the author

Steffen Ropers studied mechanical engineering at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, U.S., with majors in polymer engineering and manufacturing technology. He is currently employed at the materials and processes department of a notable automotive OEM.

 

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Bending Behavior of Thermoplastic Composite Sheets

  • Book Subtitle: Viscoelasticity and Temperature Dependency in the Draping Process

  • Authors: Steffen Ropers

  • Series Title: AutoUni – Schriftenreihe

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-17594-8

  • Publisher: Springer Wiesbaden

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH, part of Springer Nature 2017

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-658-17593-1Published: 16 March 2017

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-658-17594-8Published: 07 March 2017

  • Series ISSN: 1867-3635

  • Series E-ISSN: 2512-1154

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXIII, 93

  • Number of Illustrations: 60 b/w illustrations, 21 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Materials Engineering, Solid Mechanics, Polymer Sciences

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