REFLECTOR:STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE
Scott Derrick
reflector@tvbf.org
Tue, 06 May 2003 08:05:41 -0600
Larry,
I was under the same impression. I've heard figures like 95% of the
strength is from the glass.
Scott
lawrence epstein wrote:
> Is this accurate? I was under the impression that a very small
> percentage of the ultimate (load bearing) strength is from the resin.
> "strength" is derived from the fibers . the resin merely keeps the
> fibers lined up?
>
> Larry Epstein
> 173 FGE
>
>> I'm saying that for a laminate of the same strength or of the same
>> stiffness you'd use fewer plies (and thus have less weight) with
>> ProSet than with WEST. (Note that they're both made by Gougeon)
>>
>
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*.
> http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail
>
> _______________________________________________
> To change your email address, visit
> http://www.tvbf.org/mailman/listinfo/reflector
>
> Visit the gallery! tvbf:jamaicangoose
>