Abstract

The fiber orientation distributions (FODs) of injection molded long-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (LFT) composite panels were measured using two different experimental methods: optical image analysis and micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). The fiber orientation tensors were determined from the FODs. Elastic properties of the LFT were then computed using the Eshelby-Mori-Tanaka model. The elastic properties computed based on the micro-CT measurements correlated better with the experimental results than those based on the optical image analysis method. The results demonstrated that micro-CT is an effective tool in the study of FOD.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication28th Annual Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites 2013, ASC 2013
Pages405-418
Number of pages14
StatePublished - 2013
Event28th Annual Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites 2013, ASC 2013 - State College, PA, United States
Duration: Sep 9 2013Sep 11 2013

Publication series

Name28th Annual Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites 2013, ASC 2013
Volume1

Other

Other28th Annual Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites 2013, ASC 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityState College, PA
Period9/9/139/11/13

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites

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