Tensile Response of Fibre-Reinforced Plastics Produced by Additive Manufacturing for Marine Applications

The present study makes a consistent attempt to evaluate promising additive manufacturing (AM) processes and materials for marine structural applications, paving the way development of additively manufactured light-weight composites. main objective is analyse performances fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) produced by AM applications. In particular, tensile response chopped continuous carbon-fibre-reinforced thermoplastics have been investigated through destructive non-destructive testing, considering influence process settings thermal post-manufacturing treatments. results demonstrate that are potentially suited since their capacity superior minimum imposed Classification Society Rules. However, mechanical properties FRP currently lower than conventional carbon fibre reinforcement far more effective one, deposition pattern significantly influences capacity. annealing treatment enhances approximately 10%, decreasing material ductility defects.