| EPSRC Reference: |
EP/C002164/1 |
| Title: |
New Challenges in Composite Micromechanics |
| Principal Investigator: |
Young, Professor RJ |
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Materials |
| Organisation: |
University of Manchester, The |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
07 February 2005 |
Ends: |
06 August 2008 |
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258,461
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| Materials Characterisation |
Materials Processing |
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This proposal seeks to investigate some fundamental problems in composite micromechanics that have hitherto been unsolvable using the experimental techniques currently available. The study of composites micromechanics using Raman spectroscopy pioneered at the Manchester Materials Science Centre has enabled the research community to understand better the stress transfer at interfaces between resins and fibres in composite materials. This proposed study will build upon successful preliminary research conducted into the micromechanics of composite materials by using micro x-ray diffraction at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF). The systems to be investigated will be interfaces in optically-opaque matrices reinforced with high-performance polymer and all-polymer composites. Novel approaches to spectroscopy will be employed to follow interfacial micromechanics from both fibre and matrix deformation in glass-fibre reinforced systems. Finally, Raman spectroscopy will be used to follow deformation micromechanics in hybrid systems consisting of both glass and natural fibres.
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http://www.man.ac.uk |