Novel coupon geometry for tensile property determination of Sheet Molding Compounds

Sheet molding compounds (SMCs) are becoming key materials for the current and future transportation industry due to their outstanding mechanical properties, low density and easy processability. To meet the high standards required by the mentioned industry, robust mechanical characterizations of the materials must be carried out. In the case of SMCs, the use of testing geometries which can capture their heterogeneous microstructure and the...