Bi-Directional Design Data
Bi-directional design data provides approximate values for the primary flow direction (longitudinal), and the direction perpendicular to that (transverse). This data is based upon the room temperature stress/strain behavior of molded test specimens.
Fiber reinforced materials are not isotropic, and can have significantly different material properties in different directions (anisotropic). This is caused by the flow/shear induced orientation of the fibrous reinforcement, and is dependent upon part geometry, gate location, processing, and many other factors.
For more information on the appropriate use of this data, please contact RTP Company's CAE Design staff at (800) 433-4787 or (507) 454-6900.
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