Within the scope of this work, Steffen Ropers evaluates the viscoelastic and temperature-dependent nature of the bending behavior of thermoplastic composite sheets in order to further enhance the predictability of the draping simulation. This simulation is a useful tool for the development of robust large scale processes for continuously fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP). The bending behavior thereby largely influences the size and position of wrinkles, which are one of the most common processing defects for continuously fiber-reinforced parts. Thus, a better understanding of the bending behavior of thermoplastic composite sheets as well as an appropriate testing method along with corresponding material models contribute to a wide-spread application of CFRPs in large scale production.

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AutoUni , Wolfsburg, Germany

Steffen Ropers

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Steffen Ropers studied mechanical engineering at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, U.S., with majors in polymer engineering and manufacturing technology. He is currently employed at the materials and processes department of a notable automotive OEM.

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Book Title: Bending Behavior of Thermoplastic Composite Sheets
Book Subtitle: Viscoelasticity and Temperature Dependency in the Draping Process
Authors: Steffen Ropers
Series Title: AutoUni – Schriftenreihe
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-17594-8
Publisher: Springer Wiesbaden
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH, part of Springer Nature 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-658-17593-1Published: 16 March 2017
eBook ISBN: 978-3-658-17594-8Published: 07 March 2017
Series ISSN: 1867-3635
Series E-ISSN: 2512-1154
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXIII, 93
Number of Illustrations: 60 b/w illustrations, 21 illustrations in colour
Topics: Materials Engineering, Solid Mechanics, Polymer Sciences

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

Front Matter

Introduction

Thermoplastic Prepregs

Draping Simulation of Thermoplastic Prepregs

Bending Characterization of Textile Composites

Simulation of Bending Behavior

Conclusion

Back Matter

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