Table 3 DSC parameters and output for material characterization.

From: Experimental-based statistical models for the tensile characterization of synthetic fiber ropes: a machine learning approach

Fiber characterization (material code)

Samples masses (mg)

Heating rate (°C/min)

Heating range (°C)

Average Tg (°C)

Average Tm (°C)

Average Tc (°C)

Highly oriented PET (M1)

2.6, 2.47, 2.68

10

20 to 270

80.92

252.36

Polypropylene PP (M2)

2.85, 3.14

10

−50 to 200

−36.43

163.62

Pre-oriented PET (M3A)

3.93, 3.59, 4.18

10

20 to 280

69.86

243.14

110.7

Highly oriented PET (M3B)

3.06, 3.54, 3.95, 3.79

10

20 to 270

80.95

252.4

Nylon 6 PA (M4)

3.19, 3.76

10

0 to 280

47.55

222.94