Periodic Reporting for period 1 - FIONA (FIbre OrientatioN Analysis of fibre-reinforced components)

Fibre-reinforced material parts (e.g. glass/carbon-reinforced plastics, FRP) have recently emerged as a mechanically viable, cheaper and cleaner alternative to load-bearing metal parts – becoming a multi-billion market expected to be worth over $135bn by 2021. Their...