ISSN: 0884-6804
CODEN: JCTRER
Page Count: 3

Polymer Composite Characterization for Automotive Structural Applications
JC, Lynn
Materials specialist, Materials Engineering, Chrysler Motors Co., MI

Abstract

This paper addresses the need to create new test methods pertinent to automotive structural application and standardize the existing test methods. Ten cases in point are briefly discussed. A list of selected tests has been proposed covering static short-term properties as well as long-term durability properties.

Keywords:
polymer composites, test methods, standardization, reinforcement, matrix, glass transition temperature, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), tensile, compressive, shear, fracture toughness, instrumented impact, fatigue, combined effect

Paper ID: CTR10204J
DOI: 10.1520/CTR10204J
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