Competition car composites : a practical handbook

Author

• McBeath, Simon

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

Somerset: Haynes Publishing, 2000

Language

English

ISBN

9781859606247

Series

Subject(s)

• AUTOMOBILES, RACING-MATERIALS
• PLASTICS IN AUTOMOBILES
• COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Notes

. . Index: p. 206-208

Abstract

The use of 'composites' is now an essential element in the construction of competition cars, so it is important that those involved in the sport have a thorough understanding of what they are, and how they can be employed. This practical guide covers all aspects of composite fiber reinforced plastic manufacturing techniques: wet and dry laminating techniques; pattern making and constructing moulds; material upgrades; vacuum consolidation and elevated temperature cure; pre-peg fabrics in the home workshop, and more. A valuable source of reference.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

208 p.

Dimension

24 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Materials: fibres, fabrics, resins, laminates, cores --
Equipment and basic techniques: tools, workspace, basic wet lay-up moulding trials --
Pattern making: materials, design and manufacture --
Making moulds: requirements, split lines, lay-up, reinforcement --
Component manufacture: product design, laminating, stiffeners, woven glass fabrics --
Material upgrades: carbon and aramid fabrics, epoxy resin, more core materials --
Technology upgrades: pressure moulding, elevated temperature, vacuum consolidation --
Pre-pregs: properties, mould design, using pre-pregs honeycomb --
The professionals: design, facilities, autoclaves, materials, testing --
Motorsport applications: from club racer to Formula 1, composites in action.

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