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Optimization of the filler content of filled polyester resin
Author(s) -
Jones W. C.,
Fricke A. L.
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.1971.070150507
Subject(s) - filler (materials) , materials science , composite material , unsaturated polyester , polyester , constraint (computer aided design) , polyester resin , mathematics , geometry
A method for the constrained optimization of the filler content in polyester resin was demonstrated. The fillers investigated included marble, clay, pecan shell flour, and hollow microspheres in various concentrations. The method of optimization included an experimental design to generate data and a polynomial regression analysis to determine the mechanical property constraint functions. The constraints were well approximated by linear functions, and linear programming was used to find optimum compositions for several possible applications.