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)
>>
> 
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