Unsaturated Polyester Based Composites Reinforced with Curauá Fiber - Preliminary Studies Universidade de São Paulo - São Carlos

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Giacomini, Nestor Pedro, author.

Conference Name:

International Mobility Technology Conference and Exhibit (2000-10-03 : Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2000

Summary:

Curauá fiber processing characterization has been performed throughout the different processing steps. Unsaturated polyester has been used as matrix in the production of curauá reinforced composite samples. Compression molding process has been used to prepare the samples. Tensile strength, impact resistance, flexural strength, Young's modulus and elongation at break have been accessed for curauá composites in comparison with fiberglass composites. Mechanical properties were found not to attend the company's internal standards specification. However, the work has shown some alternatives to solve these problems such as the modification of equipment characteristics and resin formulation, the necessity of incorporation of a higher content of fiber and the possibility of using a new type of filler

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Publisher Number:

2000-01-3171

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