Lifecycle of fibre reinforced plastics

BAM Video no 58, 2005, 8:12 min, FLV, 47 MB

Composite fibre materials are increasingly being used in lightweight structures such as aeroplanes, wind turbines, automobiles or railway vehicles. Since these new materials are gaining in importance, knowledge about their service life under various external conditions is necessary for their safe use. BAM is developing test methods for assessing their reliability and long-term behaviour, characterisation of their mechanical characteristics and damage assessment.