Direct fiber simulation of a compression molded ribbed structure made of a sheet molding compound with randomly oriented carbon/epoxy prepreg strands—A …

J Teuwsen, SK Hohn, TA Osswald - Journal of Composites Science, 2020 - mdpi.com
Discontinuous fiber composites (DFC) such as carbon fiber sheet molding compounds (CF-
SMC) are increasingly used in the automotive industry for manufacturing lightweight parts …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanisms of notch insensitivity in long-fiber discontinuous, prepreg platelet compression molded composites

DE Sommer, SG Kravchenko, WB Avery… - Composites Part A …, 2022 - Elsevier
The present treatise offers an investigation into the operative mechanisms of stress
redistribution and notch insensitivity of the prepreg-based, long-fiber discontinuous …

Role of Structural Hierarchy in Multiscale Material Systems

S Sattar - 2022 - search.proquest.com
Multiscale material systems derive their effective mechanical properties through a
hierarchical organization of their structural elements and components. The hierarchy of a …

Effect of Large Holes and Platelet Width on the Openhole Tension Performance of Prepreg Platelet Molded Composites

G Gutierrez - 2022 - search.proquest.com
Carbon-fiber reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are often used in the aerospace and automotive
industries for their high strength-to-weight ratios and corrosion resistance. A new class of …