De-consolidation and Re-consolidation of Advanced Thermoplastic Matrix Composites

先进热塑性基复合材料的去固结与再固结。该项目提供了对先进热塑性复合材料在再加热/冷却过程（如热成型和连接）中的热脱固结和再固结过程的全面物理理解。将建立基于理论分析、试验研究和计算模拟的力学模型，以提供一个统一的方法来预测解固结和再固结过程。将建立最佳的处理窗口，有效地最小化由于解固结而导致的材料细观结构和力学性能的不期望的劣化。该项目的成果将填补热塑性复合材料加工知识的差距，并将提高热塑性复合材料结构在实际应用中的完整性。

De-consolidation and Re-consolidation of Advanced Thermoplastic Matrix Composites. The project provides a comprehensive physical understanding on thermal de-consolidation and re-consolidation processes in advanced thermoplastic composites during re-heating/cooling processes, such as thermoforming and joining. Mechanistic models based on theoretical analysis, experimental studies and computational modelling will be established to provide a unified approach to predict de-consolidation and re-consolidation processes. Optimum processing-windows will be established, with which the undesired deterioration in material meso-structures and mechanical performance due to de-consolidation is effectively minimised. The outcomes of the project will fill the gap in the knowledge for thermoplastic composite processing and will improve the integrity of thermoplastic composite structures in practical applications.