Novel co-blended polymer matrix systems for fire resistant structural marine composites
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Southampton
Department Name: Faculty of Engineering & the Environment
Abstract
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Organisations
- University of Southampton (Lead Research Organisation)
- DSTL MOD (Project Partner)
- Scott Bader Company Ltd (Project Partner)
- Lloyd's Register Foundation (Project Partner)
- BVT (Project Partner)
- British Marine Federation (Project Partner)
- Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Project Partner)
- Maritime and Coastguard Agency (Project Partner)
Publications
Aktas A
(2014)
A cure modelling study of an unsaturated polyester resin system for the simulation of curing of fibre-reinforced composites during the vacuum infusion process
in Journal of Composite Materials
Aktas A
(2015)
Cure and strain monitoring of novel unsaturated polyester/phenolic resin blends in the vacuum infusion process using fibre Bragg gratings
in Journal of Composite Materials
Aktas, A.
(2014)
Exploring the processability of novel co-blended resin systems in the vacuum infusion process
in JEC Magazine
Aktas, A.
(2013)
Monitoring and simulation of the vacuum infusion process
| Description | We have developed new resin systems for use in reinforced composite structures with better properties and performance under fire |
| Exploitation Route | We have collaborated with a resin manufacturer, a boat designer/producer/manufacturer and two regulators who have the information and results to feed into their respective businesses |
| Sectors | Aerospace Defence and Marine Chemicals Construction Transport |
| Description | They have been passed on to resin manufacturers, boat designer /manufacturer / owner and two regulatory bodies |
| Sector | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Chemicals,Construction,Transport |
| Impact Types | Societal Economic Policy & public services |