STRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CHAOTIC GLASS FIBER REINFORCED THERMOPLASTICS

Stavrov V.P., Belarusian State University of Technology, Minsk, the Republic of Belarus, root@bstu.unibel.by

Narkevich A.L., Belarusian State University of Technology, Minsk, the Republic of Belarus

On the basis of statistical model of fibers orientation and damages growth the elastic modules and tensile strength of chaotic glass fiber reinforced thermoplastics are calculated.

Thermoplastic, glass fiber, reinforce

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