Measurements of thermal diffusivities by heat-pulse method constitutes basis of noncontact, nondestructive method of determining fiber volume fractions (FVFs) of samples of composite (matrix/fiber) materials. Modulated radiant heat applied to sample, while resulting modulated infrared emitted is monitored. Phase shift between two modulations indicative of thermal diffusivity and fiber volume fraction of sample. Testing method takes less time, provides data to characterize sample through its thickness, and amenable to scanning for global determination of gradual spatial variations in FVF along sample.
Heat-Pulse Measurements Reveal Fiber Volume Fractions
NASA Tech Briefs ; 18 , 11
1994-11-01
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