Fibre volume fraction (Vf)

Fibre volume fraction (Vf) is the part of the volume of a composite occupied by fibres.

The higher the Vf, the higher the stiffness and strength in the fibre direction. In autoclave-cured prepreg laminates Vf is usually around 55–65%.

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