Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7892214 | Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The model has been successfully demonstrated using an automotive spare wheel well geometry, which shows that a highly optimised discontinuous fibre composite solution can compete against a continuous fabric counterpart in terms of specific stiffness, whilst presenting an opportunity for significant cost reduction. This could potentially lead to the application of composite materials into new areas where cost has previously been prohibitive.
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Authors
C.C. Qian, L.T. Harper, T.A. Turner, N.A. Warrior,