Raihan Lutfianto

13618068

HOMEWORK AE2230 MPMM II

Lecturer: Dr. Ir. Hendri Syamsudin
Given Out: 8 Apr 2020, Due Date: 13 Apr 2020
Question
1. Explain the function of matrix in a composite material
2. What is a prepreg and why is the prepreg commonly used in aerospace and
high-performance automotive industries?
3. What is the effect of the condition in which matrix cannot bind the fibre
thoroughly in prepreg, to the mechanical properties of composite?
4. What are the sources of manufacturing conditions which can prohibit the
matrix to bind the fibre during manufacturing process?
5. Explain the meaning of flexural stress and flexural modulus.
6. Why does the amount of percentage of void in composite affect the
flexural stress and modulus of a composite laminate made of several
prepreg laminas?
7. Explain the function of autoclave during prepreg layup process
8. Draw schematically, and explain the prepreg layup manufacturing process,
started from the storage until the composite is out of the autoclave.
9. What is the purpose of varying the temperature in the autoclave during
prepreg layup process?
10. What is the purpose of varying the pressure in the autoclave during
prepreg layup process?
Answer
1. Matriks memiliki fasa kontinu. Sehingga, peran matriks pada suatu
material komposit berfungsi adalah sebagai perekat fiber sehingga fiber
seluruhnya dilingkupi/ditutupi oleh matriks untuk mentransfer stress ke
fasa yang lain (antara fiber). Selain itu, matriks berfungsi untuk
melindungi fiber dari kerusakan berupa gangguan dari lingkungan,
menghambat dislokasi dan crack propagation, serta matriks menahan
shear load yang tinggi (dapat dilihat pada Gambar 1), ditandai oleh shear
strength matriks yang tinggi.