Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Glass fibre plain weave laminate

Sample dataManufacturing data
Sample name:Orthogonal 3D woven compositeDate of manufacture2014
Reinforcement typeWoven - 2DProcess typeResin Transfer Moulding using a steel mould
Reinforcement additional notesGlass fibre, plain weave, areal density 895 g/m2, 3 layersProcess description
Fibre typeGlassCure cycle
Fibre nameGlassConsolidation pressureCompacted to 2.0 mm in a flat RTM tool in a press.
Matrix typeThermosetAdditional details
Matrix/resin nameUnknown
Sample dimensions - X (mm):30
Sample dimensions - Y (mm):30
Sample dimensions - Z (mm):2
Tow width (mm)
Tow filament countUnknown
Nominal fibre volume fraction (%)51
Nominal areal weight (gsm/layer)895
Layup/architecture3 layers with same orientation
Additional notesSamples used for geometry analysis. Same fabric was characterised for permeability