Jun 8, 2006 #1 Laminator Materials Joined Jun 7, 2006 Messages 10 Location MY I read an article which stated that "Glass content: 40%". Does it mean that the fiber volume fraction (Vf) of that material is 0.4? or it means weight fraction (wf)? Thanks.
I read an article which stated that "Glass content: 40%". Does it mean that the fiber volume fraction (Vf) of that material is 0.4? or it means weight fraction (wf)? Thanks.
Jun 8, 2006 #2 Compositepro Chemical Joined Oct 22, 2003 Messages 7,841 Location US It could mean either one, but would more probably mean weight percent. You could probably determine it from the context it was used in the article. Upvote 0 Downvote
It could mean either one, but would more probably mean weight percent. You could probably determine it from the context it was used in the article.
Jun 8, 2006 #3 Hansmeister Aerospace Joined Apr 14, 2006 Messages 45 Location US Fiber content is typically given as "fiber volume". Resin content is typically given as "by weight". Upvote 0 Downvote