1. Input parameters (E1, E2, G, n)
PamForm simulations
Uniaxial Tensile Test Simulations (with ESI PamForm)  sensitivity study to calibrate the material input parameters (E1, E2, G, n), looking forward to the results of experimental tests v v
Simulation list
Input parameters (E1, E2, G, n)
Output Force (final value)
Parametric curves

2. PamForm (1/3) Material characterization
TEST
STANDARD
and Output
NOTES:
INFO FROM PARTNERS
PARTNER IINVOLVED
Ply Density measure -
We can carry out the test
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Ply Thickness measure
Tensile test
Standard: ASTM D412
Output: fibre moduli
Young moduli in 1- and 2-direction, measured on the complete composite structure at the process temperature
This test is equated to ISO 37 which is for vulcanized rubber and elastomeric thermoplastic. We propose to continue with our proposed normative ISO 527
UGHENT
Compression test
Standard: ASTM D575
Young moduli in 1- and 2-direction, measured on the complete composite structure at the process temperature.
It is not mandatory: it gives additional information for a better simulation
This test is designed for rubber
UORL UGHENT

3. Picture frame or Biaxial tensile tests
PamForm (2/3) Material characterization
TEST
STANDARD
and Output
NOTES:
INFO FROM PARTNERS
PARTNER IINVOLVED
Picture frame or Biaxial tensile tests
Non standard Test: at 190, 205, 220 °C and 50, 300, 1000 mm/min
Output: intra ply viscosity, in-plane shear modulus, a lock
Non Standard test: pay attention to the fabric alignement.
Shear modulus, locking angle, post locking shear modulus (G, alock, Glock) have to be measured on the complete composite structure with the following conditions:
Pre-forming condition: If you polymerize your material before forming, then you have to characterize it polymerized; if not, characterize the material non polymerized
Process temperature: test carried out at T ~100°C instead of process temperature is OK if you think that material behavior between 100°C and process temp is not drastically different. But, is it really the case?
We can carry them out under ISO 527 at 50 and 100 mm/min. Temperatures we can work at temperatures up to 100°C.
STILL NOT ASSIGNED?

4. TEST STANDARD and Output NOTES: INFO FROM PARTNERS PARTNER IINVOLVED
PamForm (3/3) Material characterization
TEST
STANDARD
and Output
NOTES:
INFO FROM PARTNERS
PARTNER IINVOLVED
Self-weight bend test
Standard: ASTM 1388
Output: bending stiffness
Measured on the complete composite structure at the process temperature
We can equate this to ISO 178 which is the one we proposed
STILL NOT ASSIGNED?
Pull-out Test
Test at 180, 200, 220 °C and 0.5, 0.8, 1.2 mm/s (normal pressure between 80kPa and 2.5 MPa)
Output: ply/tool friction
We cannot carry out this test
Data from ESI and parametric study
Viscosity test
Output:
power law or cross equation
Measured at the process temperature
ESI recommends to use the different picture frame tests (different temp. + different shear rate) compared with simulation results to calibrate viscosity. Viscosimeter will not give a correct value. Please note that a constant value for viscosity is also possible. ESI could provide a typical value for optimization start point if needed.
We can measure viscosity by Ubbeholde viscosimeter, and ashes measurement
UORL – please confirm?
Test Method for Thermal Conductivity
ply/tool heat transfer coefficients
Measured at the process temperature.
We would perform an isothermal simulation: ESI says it would be sufficient. In this case, thermal conductivity is not needed.
We can carry out this test, although it requires more time to do so.
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