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My Article on Carbon Fiber.[ PROPERTIES OF CARBON FIBER ]
CARBON FIBER SKERRY MAST
RESEARCH PAGE.
Higglety Pigglety collection of reference material I found interesting.
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Making a Carbon Fiber Mast from Bateau. Similar procedure to Krakenbait.
- University of Southern Mississippi has a page on making carbon fibre
- László I. Mórocz 's page on building a mast for his Kraken Bait.
- UK Cherub class sailing Dinghy has a good article (Choose Technical in the Navigation Bar then go on to the How To articles.) and a VIDEO on YouTube:
- How it is made has a Video on YouTube on making Fibreglass Vaulting Poles, Interesting in the Methodology.
- The following YouTube video on the structure of Carbon Fibre is great fun.
A large mast is being made in a shop using an aluminium mandrel and autoclave.- YouTube Video from GMT Composite.
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Carbon Fiber Characteristics
Terms and Definitions with an emphasis on boatbuilding with composites.
Heat Conductivity of Carbon Fiber
Young's Modulus of Carbon Fiber is a measure of its stiffness.
Research on Carbon Fibre Composites This research I did when trying to figure out how to make my carbon fibre mast. Some good video links
Comparison of Carbon Fibre, Glass and Kevlar (Aramid)
I have the following book and have found it useful. It's geared mostly towards automotive but methods can be adapted to boat accesssories.
Some suppliers for Carbon Fibre and a brief description of the different formats carbon fiber is available.
Making my carbon fiber mast
Small Print
I don't claim to be an expert. I'm not an engineer. IF you want to build in Carbon Fiber, Kevlar or Glass, plan carefully and get proper advice. This information is for general knowledge only,Otherwise have fun. This is not a primary source.