Effects of quasi-3D stacking architecture on interlaminar shear strength and void content of FRP

2014 ◽  
Vol 131 (22) ◽  
pp. n/a-n/a ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohui Zhang ◽  
Yugang Duan ◽  
Xinming Zhao ◽  
Dichen Li
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Interlaminar Shear Strength ◽  
Void Content ◽  
Interlaminar Shear ◽  
3D Stacking

Thermal cycle effects on laminated composite plates containing voids

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 489-501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shambhu K Gupta ◽  
Mehdi Hojjati
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Thermal Cycle ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Laminated Composite ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Interlaminar Shear Strength ◽  
Void Content ◽  
Manufacturing Method ◽  
Polished Cross Section ◽  
Interlaminar Shear

Composite structures are often cured in an autoclave to acquire the required space grade quality. Now the industry is focusing on the out of autoclave manufacturing method which leads to more voids inside laminate with respect to those manufactured in the autoclave. In the present work, the influence of voids on microcrack formation under thermal cycling and environmental conditions was analyzed. Thermal cycle experiments were performed using liquid nitrogen and oven, followed by microscopic observation of the polished cross-section of the 90° layered plies. Cracks were monitored, counted, and measured with respect to void and void free areas. Void content was characterized using microscopic and ImageJ software was used. It was observed that the microcracks will be formed both around the voids and in void free areas. As the number of thermal cycle increases, the number of microcrack around the voids increases much faster than compared to the void free areas. Also it was observed that most of microcracks were propagated in the transverse direction. Interlaminar shear strength was measured. Results indicate that interlaminar shear strength reduces as the number of cycle rises due to the increase in the microcrack density. Finite element method was used to simulate the process. The micro, meso, and macro model were created with respect to original samples voids and positions to calculate the stress distribution and its concentration. Good agreement between experiment and simulation was observed.

Influence of microstructural voids on the mechanical and impact properties in commingled E-glass/polypropylene thermoplastic composites

2002 ◽  
Vol 216 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Santulli ◽  
R Brooks ◽  
C D Rudd ◽  
A C Long
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Interlaminar Shear Strength ◽  
Void Content ◽  
Impact Properties ◽  
Impact Performance ◽  
Impact Tests ◽  
Interlaminar Shear ◽  
The Impact

In recent years, the compression moulding of E-glass/polypropylene commingled composites has been thoroughly investigated. In particular, in the University of Nottingham, a number of studies have been carried out, trying to correlate moulding parameters with mechanical properties and microstructural void content. However, some aspects of commingled composites have received less coverage so far and are therefore dealt with in this paper. These concern the effect of the processing conditions of these materials on interlaminar shear strength and impact properties and the influence of the synergy between processing, microstructure and properties on the impact performance of commingled composite structures. With this aim, flat plaques of E-glass/polypropylene commingled composites with a different fibre architecture (two-and three-dimensional) were non-isothermally compression moulded under various moulding conditions and then tested. The test programme included falling weight impact tests with a staircase procedure, Charpy impact tests and interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) tests. To evaluate the consolidation of the laminates, void content measurement using optical microscopy was related to ILSS and impact test results. In particular, the specific issues arising in moulding laminates with added three-dimensional fibres were studied. These include correct placement of the tow, sufficient preheating of thick laminates and nesting of the layers during moulding. The results of these tests are discussed in the light of the moulding conditions and quality, and conclusions are drawn regarding optimum moulding conditions for impact performance. Finally, indications on the reliability and possible improvement of the moulding procedure to yield a sufficient moulding quality, even with large thickness, are also provided. The knowledge acquired on material consolidation properties is applied in the manufacture of an automotive side intrusion beam: problems due to the scale effect are also discussed.

Mechanical properties of multiwall carbon nanotubes/unidirectional carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy hybrid nanocomposites in transverse and longitudinal fiber directions

2021 ◽  
pp. 096739112098651
Author(s):  
Saeedeh Saadatyar ◽  
Mohammad Hosain Beheshty ◽  
Razi Sahraeian
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Interlaminar Shear Strength ◽  
Lap Shear Strength ◽  
Transverse Tensile ◽  
Lap Shear ◽  
Longitudinal Fiber ◽  
Interlaminar Shear ◽  
Multiwall Carbon

Unidirectional carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy (UCFRE) is suffering from weak transverse mechanical properties and through-thickness properties. The effect of different amount (0.1, 0.3 and 0.5 phr which is proportional to 0.09, 0.27 and 0.46 wt%, respectively) of multiwall carbon nanotube (MWCNT), on transverse tensile properties, flexural strength, fracture toughness in transverse and longitudinal fiber directions, interlaminar shear strength and lap shear strength of UCFRE has been investigated. Dicyandiamide was used as a thermal curing agent of epoxy resin. MWCNT was dispersed in the epoxy resin by ultrasonic instrument and their dispersion state was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The curing behavior of epoxy resin and its nanocomposites was assessed by differential scanning calorimetry. Results show that transverse tensile strength, modulus and strain-at-break were increased by 28.5%, 25% and 14%, respectively by adding 0.1 phr of MWCNT. Longitudinal flexural properties of UCFRE was not changed by adding different amount of MWCNT. Although longitudinal flexural strength was increased by 5% by adding 0.1 phr of MWCNT. Fracture toughness in transverse and longitudinal fiber directions was increased by 39% and 9%, respectively at 0.3 phr of MWCNT. Results also show that interlaminar shear strength and lap shear strength were increased at 0.3 phr of MWCNT by 8% and 5%, respectively. These increases in mechanical properties were due to the good adhesion of fibers to the matrix, interlocking and toughening action of MWCNT as revealed by SEM.

Effect of consolidation force on interlaminar shear strength of CF/PEEK laminates manufactured by laser-assisted forming

2021 ◽  
Vol 266 ◽  
pp. 113779
Author(s):  
Qiuyu Miao ◽  
Zhihong Dai ◽  
Guangyi Ma ◽  
Fangyong Niu ◽  
Dongjiang Wu
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Interlaminar Shear Strength ◽  
Interlaminar Shear

Surface and Composite Interface of Carbon Fiber Modified by Grafting of Diethanolamine

2009 ◽  
Vol 79-82 ◽  
pp. 497-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Chen ◽  
Zhi Wei Xu ◽  
Jia Lu Li ◽  
Xiao Qing Wu ◽  
Li Chen
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Functional Groups ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Irradiation Dose ◽  
Interlaminar Shear Strength ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
Composite Interface ◽  
Γ Ray ◽  
Interlaminar Shear

The γ-ray co-irradiation method was employed to study the effect of diethanolamine modification on the surface of carbon fiber (CF) and the interfacial properties of CF/epoxy composites. Compared with the original carbon fiber, the surface of modified fibers became rougher. The amount of oxygen-containing functional groups was increased and the nitrogen element was detected after irradiation grafting. The interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) of composites reinforced by carbon fibers irradiated in diethanolamine solution was increased and then decreased as the irradiation dose increased. The ILSS of CF/epoxy composites was enhanced by 16.1% at 200kGy dose, compared with that of untreated one. The γ-ray irradiation grafting is expected to be a promising method for the industrialized modification of carbon fibers.

Ramie fiber reinforced composites with flame retardant structure design: flammability, smoke suppression, and mechanical properties

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chenkai Zhu ◽  
Lei Nie ◽  
Xiaofei Yan ◽  
Jiawei Li ◽  
Dongming Qi
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Iron Oxide ◽  
Heat Release ◽  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Interlaminar Shear Strength ◽  
Smoke Suppression ◽  
Strength Analysis ◽  
Ramie Fiber ◽  
Composite Surface ◽  
Interlaminar Shear

Abstract In this work, the structure of composite was designed as Core Stack and Surface Stack, which was treated with the expandable graphite (EG) and metal oxides such as iron oxide (IO), hydroxyapatite (HA), and aluminum tri-hydroxide (ATH). The mechanical performance of composites was characterized via flexural performance and interlaminar shear strength analysis. The flame retardance and smoke suppression of composite was explored in detail by LOI, UL-94, and cone calorimeter test. The findings presented that flexural properties of composites were observed to decrease due to delamination of surface stack, whilst no significant effect on interlaminar shear strength. In comparison with control composite, the loading of metal oxide into composite Surface Stack led to the reduction of peak heat release rate, total heat release, and fire growth index effectively. Moreover, the remarkable decrease in total smoke production could be observed due to the addition of iron oxide and the flame retardant mechanism was discussed. This study was the preliminary exploration of composite with flame retardant design which could be potential solution to improve flame retardancy and smoke suppression of composite with better mechanical structure preservation.

The Interlaminar Shear Strength of FRPs under the Influence of Various Radiation Sources

1998 ◽  
pp. 191-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Spiessberger ◽  
K. Humer ◽  
H. W. Weber ◽  
E. K. Tschegg ◽  
H. Gerstenberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Interlaminar Shear Strength ◽  
Radiation Sources ◽  
Interlaminar Shear
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