The role of the epoxy resin: curing agent ratio in composite interfacial strength by single fibre microbond test

Ross Minty; James Thomason; Helga Petersen

The role of the epoxy resin: curing agent ratio in composite interfacial strength by single fibre microbond test

Ross Minty, James Thomason, Helga Petersen

Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering

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This paper focuses on an investigation into the role of the epoxy resin: curing agent ratio in composite interfacial shear strength of glass fibre composites. The procedure involved changing the percentage of curing agent (Triethylenetetramine [TETA]) used in the mixture with several different percentages used, ranging from 4% up to 30%, including the stoichiometric ratio. It was found by using the microbond test, that there may exist a relationship between the epoxy resin to curing agent ratio and the level of adhesion between the reinforcing fibre and the polymer matrix of the composite.

Original language	English
Number of pages	6
Publication status	Published - 19 Jul 2015
Event	20th International Conference on Composite Materials - Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 19 Jul 2015 → 24 Jul 2015

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Conference	20th International Conference on Composite Materials
Country/Territory	Denmark
City	Copenhagen
Period	19/07/15 → 24/07/15

Keywords

microbond technique
interfacial strength
epoxy resin
stoichiometric ratio
glass fibre

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The role of the epoxy resin: curing agent ratio in composite interfacial strength by single fibre microbond test

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An exploration of the relationship of chemical and physical parameters in the micromechanical characterisation of the apparent interfacial strength in glass fibre epoxy systems

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