The delamination behaviour of Vectran/Epoxy composites having a novel non-crimp fabric architecture
The Mode I and Mode II Interlaminar Fracture Toughness (IFT) of Vectran/Epoxy composite material were investigated using the Double Cantilever Beam (DCB) and 4 End NotchedFlexure (4ENF) methods, respectively. Due to the relatively low compressive strength of Vectran material (<10% of its tensile...
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Elsevier Ltd
2022
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Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/95092/7/95092_The%20delamination%20behaviour.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/95092/8/95092_The%20delamination%20behaviour_Scopus.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/95092/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1359836821007824 |
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Summary: | The Mode I and Mode II Interlaminar Fracture Toughness (IFT) of Vectran/Epoxy composite material were investigated using the Double Cantilever Beam (DCB) and 4 End NotchedFlexure (4ENF) methods, respectively. Due to the relatively low compressive strength of Vectran material (<10% of its tensile properties), specimens were hybridised by overwrapping Vectran/Epoxy with T800s/M21 to prevent compressive failure during testing. Experimental results were then simulated using the non-linear Finite Element Method (FEM) package, LS-Dyna. Fractographic studies were also conducted to understand the mechanism of failure and factors influencing it. |
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