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This presentation will start with a review of typical composite bicycle design, as is common in the bicycle industry now. This includes general frame manufacturing processes, key design criteria and parameters and materials used (matrix and reinforcement). Further, a high level review of the bicycle industry supply chain will be done, using this to highlight ... Read more

Manufacturing defects are a complex and often expensive problem in carbon fiber composites. Understanding the underlying causes of various defects requires accurate characterization and, ideally, quantification. Characterizing fiber-level defects can be very difficult, as they cannot typically be resolved by conventional x-ray or ultrasonic imaging. While 2D sectioning methods can be used to study such ... Read more

The majority of parts composed of composite materials are joined with other parts before becoming the final product. In addition to adhesive bonding, bolted joints are a common method of joining composites. They can be strong, and reliable, while allowing for disassembly if required. In a previous AIM Event webinar, “Introduction to Bolted Joints in ... Read more