Ultrasonic assembly of anisotropic short fibre reinforced composites |
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Authors: | M-S Scholz BW Drinkwater RS Trask |
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Institution: | 1. Advanced Composites Centre for Innovation and Science (ACCIS), University of Bristol, Queen’s Building, University Walk, Bristol BS8 1TR, United Kingdom;2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bristol, Queen’s Building, University Walk, Bristol BS8 1TR, United Kingdom |
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Abstract: | We report the successful manufacture of short fibre reinforced polymer composites via the process of ultrasonic assembly. An ultrasonic device is developed allowing the manufacture of thin layers of anisotropic composite material. Strands of unidirectional reinforcement are, in response to the acoustic radiation force, shown to form inside various matrix media. The technique proves suitable for both photo-initiator and temperature controlled polymerisation mechanisms. A series of glass fibre reinforced composite samples constructed in this way are subjected to tensile loading and the stress–strain response is characterised. Structural anisotropy is clearly demonstrated, together with a 43% difference in failure stress between principal directions. The average stiffnesses of samples strained along the direction of fibre reinforcement and transversely across it were 17.66 ± 0.63 MPa and 16.36 ± 0.48 MPa, respectively. |
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Keywords: | Discontinuous fibre composites Mechanical properties Acoustic radiation pressure Particle manipulation |
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