THE FRICTION AND WEAR OF CARBON FIBRE-REINFORCED POLYESTER RESIN.

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Abstract:

Experiments are described which examine the effect of reinforcement by carbon fibres on the friction and wear of polyester resin sliding either against itself or tool steel. It is shown that reinforcement can significantly reduce both the coefficient of friction and the rate of wear, the maximum effect being achieved when the fibre axes are oriented normal to the sliding surface. In these conditions it is suggested that the fibres act as preferential load-bearing contact regions.

Author(s):
Fullerton-batten, R. F. ; Lancaster, J. K.
Author Organization(s):
ROYAL AIRCRAFT ESTABLISHMENT FARNBOROUGH (ENGLAND)
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0022

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TR-66247
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*POLYESTER PLASTICS, WEAR RESISTANCE), (*SYNTHETIC FIBERS, REINFORCING MATERIALS), FRICTION, TOOL STEEL, CARBON, ELASTIC PROPERTIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Plastics
Report Date:
1966 Aug 01