Characterization of Prepreg-Based Discontinuous Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Systems

This paper quantifies the elastic behavior and failure response of discontinuous carbon fiber/ epoxy laminates produced by compression molding of randomly oriented preimpregnated unidirectional tape. Flat plates have been successfully molded using manually prepared prepreg charges, and showed a satisfactory degree of randomization. Complex relationships between reinforcement aspect ratio and tensile, compressive, and flexural moduli and...