Microstructural image analysis applied to fibre composite materials: a review

F. J. Guild; J. Summerscales

doi:10.1016/0010-4361(93)90246-5

Microstructural image analysis applied to fibre composite materials: a review

F. J. Guild, J. Summerscales^*

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School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Queen Mary University of London

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Abstract

Current definition of the microstructure of fibre-reinforced composite materials is usually limited to the definition of the materials used and the proportion and orientation of the fibres. Significant differences can be achieved within such a definition, particularly in respect of the spatial distribution of fibres within the material. The microstructure-mechanics relationship is gaining importance as the discipline of mesomechanics.Recent advances in computer hardware, and in software for image processing and analysis, have permitted the rapid definition of spatial microstructural parameters. This paper reviews the preparation of samples for optical microscopy and the use of image analysis for the definition of microstructure in fibre-reinforced composites.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	383-393
Number of pages	0
Journal	Composites
Volume	24
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0010-4361(93)90246-5
Publication status	Published - Jul 1993

Keywords

FIBER COMPOSITES
MICROSTRUCTURE DEFINITION
AUTOMATIC IMAGE ANALYSIS
FIBER VOLUME FRACTION
FIBER ORIENTATION
FIBER LENGTH
REVIEW
FIBER
ORIENTATION
MICROSCOPY
PLASTICS
STRENGTH

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Microstructural image analysis applied to fibre composite materials: a review

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