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Unidirectional reinforcement (UD), in which maximum •
strength and stiffness are obtained in the direction of the
ber
Properties:
- highest strength in direction of ber orientation
- bad handling features
- critical machining due to high delamination risk
Planar reinforcement, two-dimensional woven fabric•
Properties:
- uniform strength in all directions
- better handling features
- lower delamination risk
Fiber Orientation and Structure
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