Abstract
A novel optically transparent glass fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite has been developed by infusing a clear epoxy resin system of matching refractive index into a conventional E-glass fabric preform. Transparent composites are manufactured using a low cost, environmentally friendly vacuum infusion process. Physical and mechanical tests have been conducted. Transparent composites manufactured using the modified vacuum infusion process had a fiber volume fraction of 40%. Tensile strength and tensile modulus of these composites were 374.9 MPa and 31.74 GPa respectively. The results indicate that the transparent composites possess good physical and mechanical properties. These transparent composites form a good base for developing new generation transparent armour systems.
Recommended Citation
V. G. Menta et al., "Manufacturing of Transparent Composites using Vacuum Infusion Process," Polymers and Polymer Composites, vol. 22, no. 9, pp. 843 - 850, SAGE Publications, Nov 2014.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1177/096739111402200912
Department(s)
Chemistry
Second Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Publication Status
Free Access
Keywords and Phrases
E-glass; Transparent composite; VARTM manufacturing
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1478-2391; 0967-3911
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
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Creative Commons Licensing
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License
Publication Date
01 Nov 2014
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