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Технически университет - София

Abstract: Carbon-fibre-reinforced plastics have been extensively used in many sectors such as aerospace, automotive and civil engineering for numerous consumer and technical applications due to being strong, yet lightweight. Moreover, these plastics are not too expensive and do not require much tooling, big machines, or many workers in order to be produced with satisfactory final quality. This article briefly reviews the most common methods for their production (hand lamination, infusion, and prepreg) by emphasizing on advantages and disadvantages of each method, and by presenting an example of a carbon fibre monocoque coupe produced by university students for a small energy-efficient vehicle which takes part in the competition Shell Eco-marathon. Additionally, the sandwich structure for carbon-fibre parts, and production of moulds for the same project are shortly reviewed.

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