Composite, use of structural reinforcement, structural reinforcement for use in a composite, and method for making a composite

摘要

"COMPOSITE USE OF A STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT, STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT FOR USE IN A COMPOSITE, AND, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A COMPOSITE". A composite comprises a structural component and a resin component, the structural component comprising structural fibers and a curing additive comprising non-structural thermoplastic fibers and the resin component comprising a non-thermoplastic material. The structural component is a preform formed from structural fibers and thermoplastic fibers. The volume fraction of structural fibers in the preform is at least 65%. The composite can be produced by forming a preform of the structural fibers with the non-structural thermoplastic fibers to provide a structural component. The liquid resin is then injected or infused into the structural component and cured.