@article{MAKHILLJEAS2017121714760,
    title = {Comparison of Horizontal and Vertical Cantilever Tests for the
Characterization of Bending Behavior in Woven Fabric Prepregs},
    journal = {Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences},
    volume = {12},
    number = {17},
    pages = {4344-4348},
    year = {2017},
    issn = {1816-949x},
    doi = {jeasci.2017.4344.4348},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1816-949x&doi=jeasci.2017.4344.4348},
    author = {Hassan and},
    keywords = {Cantilever bending test,woven fabric prepreg,composite forming,out-of-plane deformation,own weight,comparison},
    abstract = {The success or failure of composite formation is determined by the properties of a material that
predominate deformation during the process. Wrinkling is caused by out-of-plane deformation due to
compressive loading in the plane of the material during the forming process. Consequently, capturing
the out-of-plane properties using a suitable experimental method is required with the ultimate aim of predicting
and optimizing forming processes. A comparison between two test methods to characterize the bending
behavior of woven fabric prepreg was presented. Results show that the vertical cantilever test offers a good
control of the deflection shape and reproducible results. On the contrary, the sample twisting was observed
during the horizontal test as the sample is bent under its own weight.}
    }