Abstract
This research study reports the creep behavior analysis of the new composite materials manufactured by 3D printing technology. Nylon was used as a polymer matrix, and carbon fiber, Kevlar, and fiberglass were used as reinforcing agents. Since the properties of 3D-printed components are usually insufficient for robust engineering applications, adding reinforcing fibers improves the performance of these components for several engineering applications. Fiber-reinforced additive manufacturing (FRAM) is an almost 4-year-old technology. Additionally, there is not sufficient research on the behavior of FRAM components specifically at high temperatures. Therefore, the investigation of the high-temperature behavioral analysis of FRAM components was focused on in this study. Creep properties of the composite specimens reinforced by different fibers were measured by the dynamic mechanical thermal analysis system. The statistical analyses were conducted to analyze the experimental data using mathematical models. The microstructural analysis was performed to further investigate parts’ morphology, 3D printing quality, and fracture mechanisms. The results indicated that the creep compliance of reinforced composite specimens was significantly improved in comparison with pure nylon. Overall, this paper presents quantitative creep analysis results demonstrating the capabilities of FRAM components to be used for several engineering applications.
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The technical support provided by Dr. Holly Stretz, Mr. Moamen Elkelany and Mr. Garrett Perry is greatly appreciated.
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This study has been funded by the Center for Manufacturing Research and T.S. McCord Endowment of the College of Engineering.
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Mohammadizadeh, M., Fidan, I., Allen, M. et al. Creep behavior analysis of additively manufactured fiber-reinforced components. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 99, 1225–1234 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-018-2539-z
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