Abstract
This paper focuses on an investigation into the role of the epoxy resin: curing agent ratio in composite interfacial shear strength of glass fibre composites. The procedure involved changing the percentage of curing agent (Triethylenetetramine [TETA]) used in the mixture with several different percentages used, ranging from 4% up to 30%, including the stoichiometric ratio. It was found by using the microbond test, that there may exist a relationship between the epoxy resin to curing agent ratio and the level of adhesion between the reinforcing fibre and the polymer matrix of the composite.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Composite Materials |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Publisher | ICCM20 Secretariat |
| Publication date | 2015 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Event | 20th International Conference on Composite Materials - Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 19 Jul 2015 → 24 Jul 2015 Conference number: 20 http://iccm20.org/ |
Conference
| Conference | 20th International Conference on Composite Materials |
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| Number | 20 |
| Country/Territory | Denmark |
| City | Copenhagen |
| Period | 19/07/2015 → 24/07/2015 |
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Keywords
- Microbond Technique
- Interfacial Strength
- Epoxy Resin
- Stoichiometric Ratio
- Glass Fibre