| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/M89348/01 |
| Title: |
NOVEL FIBRE-METAL LAMINATES BASED ON THERMOPLASTIC- MATRIX COMPOSITES |
| Principal Investigator: |
Cantwell, Professor W |
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| Department: |
School of Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Liverpool |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 January 2000 |
Ends: |
28 February 2002 |
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121,592
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| Materials Characterisation |
Materials Processing |
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The aim of the proposed research prroject is to develop and charcaterise a range of novel layered materials based on a range of thermoplastic - matrix composites and an alluminium alloy. This project will build on the findings of a successful two year ROPA project in which a new glass fibre reinforced polypropylene system was developed and evaluated.In this study, a wider range of thermoplatic-matrix composites will be manufactured, tested under quasi-static and impact loading conditions and modelling using classical laminate theory (CLT). Initially, attention will focus on the optimisation of the composite - aluminium interface. Once this has been achieved, multi layer systems will be manufactured and their mechanical properties characterised experimentally and modelling using CLT. Finally, a series of low and high velocity impact tests will be undertaken in order to evaluate the dynamic properties of these lightweight materials.
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http://www.liv.ac.uk |