| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/J96239/01 |
| Title: |
STRUCTURAL AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS USING THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES |
| Principal Investigator: |
Rudd, Professor CD |
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Sch of Mech Materials Manuf Eng Mgt |
| Organisation: |
University of Nottingham |
| Scheme: |
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| Starts: |
01 January 1995 |
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31 December 1997 |
Value (£): |
76,556
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Develop deformation, consolidation and heat transfer models for co-mingled thermoplastic fabrics.Demonstrate the process technology necessary to produce economic structural parts at high volumes.Establish a database for processing and performance characteristics of thermoplastic composites.Integrate the process models to provide design tools for thermoplastic composite components.
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http://www.nottingham.ac.uk |