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Xudan Yao^1,2, Yaxin Wang¹, Haolin Wang¹

¹School of Aeronautics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.

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Summary

This review covers methods for measuring fiber volume fraction (FVF) in composites, essential for performance evaluation. It highlights traditional destructive and advanced non-destructive techniques, discussing their pros and cons for various applications.

Keywords:

fibre volume fraction (FVF)fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites measurement methods

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Composite Materials

Background:

Fiber-reinforced composites offer high specific strength and stiffness, crucial for aerospace, automotive, and civil engineering.
Fiber volume fraction (FVF) is a key parameter influencing composite performance.
Accurate FVF measurement is vital for quality control and design optimization.

Purpose of the Study:

To comprehensively review existing methods for measuring fiber volume fraction (FVF) in fiber-reinforced composites.
To compare traditional destructive techniques with emerging non-destructive testing (NDT) approaches.
To identify challenges and future research directions in FVF measurement.

Main Methods:

Review of literature on destructive methods: resin removal, acid digestion, combustion, image analysis.
Review of literature on non-destructive methods: X-ray CT, thermography, ultrasonic, XRD, eddy current.
Analysis of methods based on applicability, accuracy, complexity, and cost.

Main Results:

Destructive methods offer high accuracy but are time-consuming and material-degrading.
Non-destructive techniques provide rapid, in-situ measurements with varying degrees of accuracy and complexity.
Each method has specific advantages and limitations depending on the composite material and application.

Conclusions:

The need for advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) methods for FVF measurement is emphasized.
Future directions include enhancing cost-efficiency, energy efficiency, and intelligent measurement capabilities.
Sustainability and broader applicability of FVF measurement techniques are crucial for future composite development.