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Re: Epoxy additives for fillets question
By:John B.
Date: 11/2/2001, 7:13 pm
In Response To: Re: Epoxy and strength (Sam McFadden)

.....with plots of strength vs fiber volume fraction or weight
: fraction, that show a drop in strength with an increase in the matrix
: (epoxy) content.

Hi Sam,

Does this mean I would have stronger, yet lighter fillets if I used silica fume, or chopped fiberglass fibers in smaller fillets vs. using the wood flour as an additive in larger fillets? The cost difference for the additives seem relatively small. I suppose it is hard to make a conclusion given my qualitative description, so I guess the real question is whether chopped fibers make much of a difference in strength (in fillets).

Thanks,
John

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Re: Epoxy additives for fillets question
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