A mechanical analysis of polydicyclopentadiene with metal inserts through flexural load

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2013

Authors

André Camboa (Author) FEUP; Bernardo Ribeiro (Author) Other; João Nunes (Author) Other; Jorge Lino (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: IRF2013 - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Integrity, Reliability and failure

IRF2013-4th International Conference on Integrity, Reliability and Failure

Funchal, Portugal, 23-27 June 2013

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Mechanical engineering

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Mechanical engineering

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-010-NPG

Resumo (PT): Este trabalho envolveu a caracterização de sete chapas (Chapas S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6 e S7). Cortaram-se pequenas amostras de cada uma delas que foram montadas num suporte de resina termoendurecível para se proceder ao polimento automático da sua secção transversal. Após polimentos, as amostras foram observadas num microscópio óptico, sem ataque metalográfico, para análise de inclusões, e com ataque para observação da sua microestrutura. Foram registadas imagens de todas elas e que se apresentam nas figuras seguintes.

Abstract (EN): Polydicyclopentadiene (PDCPD) is being used in several products with particular success regarding to weight reduction and surface finish improvement. Despite the enough good mechanical properties presented by this thermosetting polymer, it needs to be adequately reinforced in applications requiring extra structural stability. This work studies the improvement of mechanical properties that may be achieved in PDCPD components reinforced with over-moulded steel wires by using the reaction injection moulding (RIM). Specimens, with and without metal inserts, were produced by using a special dedicated developed prototype RIM mould to be submitted to three point bending test, according to EN ISO 178:2003 standard. This paper presents and discusses the results obtained from the flexural tests, which allow concluding that the solution could be industrially used in feasible and advantageous conditions.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific