Induction welded unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic L-joints: Joint performance and testing methodology

Induction welding is an effective technique for joining unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites and L-joints can be produced through quick and cost-effective processing steps. However, due to high localized stresses in the skin-stiffener interface, these L-joints are often avoided in primary aircraft structures. Also, no...

Analysis of the viscoelastic deformation behaviour of continuous fibre-reinforced polymers subjected to the automotive painting process

The automotive industry has developed an interest in manufacturing structural parts from continuous fibre-reinforced polymers because legislation is becoming more strict on the permissible CO₂ emission of newly produced vehicles. Additional requirements on the level of recyclability has raised the question if composite materials with...