| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/L71100/01 |
| Title: |
ROPA: THE IMPACT RESPONSE OF NOVEL THERMOPLASTIC/ ALUMINIUM LAMINATES |
| Principal Investigator: |
Jones, Professor N |
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| Department: |
School of Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Liverpool |
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ROPA |
| Starts: |
01 October 1997 |
Ends: |
30 September 1999 |
Value (£): |
98,327
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| Materials Characterisation |
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The aim of this project is to investigate the impact properties of a novel stampable glass fibre reinforced polypropylene/aluminium laminate. Initially, attention will focus on optimising the processing cycle in order to achieve good adhesion between the composite and aluminium layers. Once this has been achieved, a series of low and high velocity impact tests will be undertaken in order to investigate the dynamic response of these lightweight laminates. Finally, a theoretical model will be developed to predict the energy-absorbing response of the thermoplastic/aluminium laminates.
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http://www.liv.ac.uk |