HiMax™ glass multiaxials Dasyc building case study Hexcel’s non-crimp fabrics reinforce Dasyc’s transportable composite hanga

HiMax™ glass multiaxials Dasyc building case study Hexcel Reinforcements UK’s glass fibre fabrics were selected by Greek company Dasyc for the manufacture of its Composite Modular Transportable Hangar (CMTH®). Constructed from prefabricated composite sandwich panels, this innovative structure can be employed as a temporary or permanent facility in a wide variety of civil or military applications. The use of Hexcel quadaxial reinforcements enabled Dasyc to manufacture a composite structure with a strength equivalent to that of a concrete or steel building. Versatile and Mobile Dasyc SA specialises...

Modular Composite Construction To create the CMTH the composite panels are assembled together to form arches. Each arch is made up of a varying number of main panels (2.1 m x 3.7 m in size), one half-size panel (1.15 m x 3.7 m in size) and two edge panels (which interface with the ground). All panels have the same radius of curvature (approximately 16.9 m) and each arch is a geometric arc. The length of the arch can be adjusted by using a different number of main panels. The length of the hangar is dependent on the number of arches used – adding one arch increases the length by 3 m. For the hangars...

Easy to Install and Customise The outer surface of the panels is coated with an ISONPG gel-coat (available in a number of colours) which provides excellent weather resistance. The composite panels result in an installed structure with a long life expectancy that is essentially maintenance-free when compared to fabric or metal shelters. The PU core and composite skins provide thermal insulation to the overall structure resulting in an excellent overall heat transfer coefficient. The hangars can be installed easily and quickly using standard tools and a crane. Panels are assembled together with...

Dasyc is currently working on a redesign of the CMTH in order to exploit the anisotropic properties of composite materials. The current use of quadaxial fabric leads to an isotropic composite structure exhibiting the same strength in the 0°, -45°, 90° and +45° directions. However, there is a non-uniform distribution of the stresses on the hangar structure, with more than 70% of the stresses concentrated in the 0° direction. The new laminate lay-up will employ unidirectional (UD) fabrics to strengthen this direction and eliminate unnecessary reinforcement from the other directions. Hexcel is working...

Hexcel Reinforcements UK Ltd (formerly Formax) is a world leader in the supply of composite reinforcements, specialising in the production of ultra lightweight carbon fibre multiaxials and highly engineered glass fibres for the Automotive, Wind, Marine, Sports and Industrial markets. Our goal is to deliver materials of the highest quality, specifically tailored for each unique application and customer requirement. Through continuous investment in product development and research technology, HiMax™ fabrics are lighter, stronger and cost effective. Our Customers Hexcel acquired the Formax multiaxials...

Innovations Product development is integral to us. At the Hexcel Reinforcements UK Innovation Centre, our team of technicians is constantly striving to produce the next generation of reinforcement fabrics. Working in partnership with organisations such as the internationally acclaimed Polymer Composites Group and the Imperial College London, we are confident our technologies will be utilised by some of the world’s most prestigious manufacturers in years to come. Drape Simulation Software Hexcel has the capability to support customers with Drape Simulation Technology to improve quality prediction...

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