An experimentally validated, multi-physics and multi-scale processing model was developed
to predict the residual stress buildup in a polymer matrix composite during manufacturing. At …

This work seeks to develop a better understanding of the influence that the chemistry of an
epoxy thermoset system has on the stress-transfer capability of the fibre-matrix interface. We …

An integrated simulation tool for the optimal vulcanization of tires is presented. Three are the
main issues discussed on the optimal vulcanization of 3D items with complex geometry …

Abstract Knowledge about the volumetric behavior of epoxy resins (chemical shrinkage)
during curing is a basic requirement for constitutive modeling of curing processes in …

It is well known that the fibre-matrix interface plays a key role in defining the mechanical
properties of fibre composite materials. The ability to efficiently transfer stress between the …

La fabrication de matériaux composites à la base de polymères est de plus en plus
importante dans les industries aérospatiale, automobile et du sport. La principale raison de …

The manufacturing of polymeric composite materials is nowadays more and more common
in the aerospace, automotive and sports industries. The main reason for the use of these …