Methods for Improving the Impact Resistance of Composite Materials

2009 ◽  
pp. 134-134-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
PWR Beaumont ◽  
PG Riewald ◽  
C Zweben
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Assessment of the Impact Resistance of a Composite Material with EN AW-7075 Matrix Reinforced with α-Al2O3 Particles Using a 7.62 × 39 mm Projectile

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 769 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Kurzawa ◽  
Dariusz Pyka ◽  
Krzysztof Jamroziak ◽  
Marcin Bajkowski ◽  
Miroslaw Bocian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Constitutive Models ◽  
Pressure Infiltration ◽  
Destruction Mechanism ◽  
Al2o3 Particles ◽  
Α Al2o3 ◽  
Protective Structures ◽  
The Impact

The paper presents the results of studies on the effects of shooting composite materials produced by pressure infiltration with the EN AW-7075 alloy as a matrix and reinforcement in the form of preforms made of α-Al2O3 particles. Composite materials were made with two reinforcement contents (i.e., 30% and 40% vol. of α-Al2O3 particles). The composites produced in the form of 12 mm thick plates were subjected to impact loads from a 7.62 × 39 FMJ M43 projectile fired from a Kalashnikov. The samples of composites with different contents of strengthening particles were subjected to detailed microscopic examination to determine the mechanism of destruction. The effect of a projectile impact on the microstructure of the material within the perforation holes was identified. There were radial cracks found around the puncture holes and brittle fragmentation of the front surfaces of the specimens. The change in the volume of the reinforcement significantly affected the inlet, puncture and outlet diameters. The observations confirmed that brittle cracking dominated the destruction mechanism and the crack propagation front ran mainly in the matrix material and along the boundaries of the α-Al2O3 particles. In turn, numerical tests were conducted to describe the physical phenomena occurring due to the erosion of a projectile hitting a composite casing. They were performed with the use of the ABAQUS program. Based on constitutive models, the material constants developed from the identification of material properties were modelled and the finite element was generated from homogenization in the form of a representative volume element (RVE). The results of microscopic investigations of the destruction mechanism and numerical investigations were combined. The conducted tests and analyses shed light on the application possibilities of aluminium composites reinforced with Al2O3 particles in the construction of add-on-armour protective structures.

scholarly journals Flexural Toughness as an Attribute for Impact Damage Evaluation of Composite Laminates

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Alemi-Ardakani ◽  
Abbas S. Milani ◽  
Spiro Yannacopoulos ◽  
David Trudel-Boucher ◽  
Golnaz Shokouhi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Visual Inspection ◽  
Impact Damage ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Damage Evaluation ◽  
Flexural Toughness ◽  
Post Impact ◽  
The Impact

Popularity and application of composite materials are increasing in several industries including transportation, construction and aerospace. The mechanical properties of these materials should be known to engineers to be able to design/select new products. Impact resistance is one of the properties which have been studied extensively over the past years and still is an ongoing topic in composites research. Since analytical solutions have not been fully developed for the impact characterization of anisotropic materials, researchers often perform mechanical testing in conjunction with visual inspection methods to investigate the impact behavior of composite materials. The present study shows that flexural toughness can be used as a parameter in the design/material selection stage in the evaluation of pre- and post-impact damage of composite laminates. A series of drop-weight impact tests, using a 200J energy level, were performed on specimens made of four different stacking configurations of TWINTEX® and unidirectional laminates (polypropylene and glass fiber commingled composites) according to ASTM D7136. The damaged areas of the impacted specimens were measured using image analysis. Four-point flexural testing was then carried out, based on ASTM D7264, on both non-impacted and impacted specimens. Damaged area and flexural toughness, along with a set of other commonly used mechanical properties, were selected as measures for damage evaluation. Comparison of results before and after impact and under different criteria showed that in the present case study, visual inspection is not sufficient in predicting the post-impact properties of the tested specimens and can be misleading. On the other hand, flexural toughness could give a much clearer perspective on the extent of post-impact resistance of the specimens.

scholarly journals FEM Analysis of Textile Reinforced Composite Materials Impact Behavior

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (23) ◽  
pp. 7380
Author(s):  
Savin Dorin Ionesi ◽  
Luminita Ciobanu ◽  
Catalin Dumitras ◽  
Manuela Avadanei ◽  
Ionut Dulgheriu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Fem Analysis ◽  
Impact Behavior ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Short Time Interval ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Textile Reinforced Composite ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Impact

Composite materials reinforced with textile fabrics represent a complex subject. When explaining these materials, one must consider their mechanical behavior in general, and impact resistance in particular, as many applications are characterized by dynamic strains. Impact characteristics must be considered from the early stages of the design process in order to be controlled through structure, layer deposition and direction. Reinforcement materials are essential for the quality and behavior of composites, and textile reinforcements present a large range of advantages. It takes a good understanding of the requirements specific to an application to accurately design textile reinforcements. Currently, simulations of textile reinforcements and composites are efficient tools to forecast their behavior during both processing and use. The paper presents the steps that must be followed for modelling the impact behavior of composite materials, using finite element analysis (FEM). The FEM model built using Deform 3D software offers information concerning the behavior structure during impact. The behavior can be visualized for the structure as a whole and, for different sections, be considered significant. Furthermore, the structure’s strain can be visualized at any moment. In real impact tests, this is not possible due to the very short time interval and the impossibility to record inside the structure, as well as to record all significant stages using conventional means.

The impact resistance of composite materials — a review

Composites ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 347-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
W.J. Cantwell ◽  
J. Morton
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
The Impact

The effect of different structural designs on impact resistance to carbon fiber foam sandwich structures

e-Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-18
Author(s):  
Kang Yang ◽  
Peng Gong ◽  
Li Yang ◽  
Liguo Zhang ◽  
Ziao Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Impact Energy ◽  
Sandwich Structure ◽  
Impact Damage ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Foam Core ◽  
Damage Area ◽  
Damage Depth ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The development of the composite materials in the past decades has made the composite materials more and more widely used in various engineering fields. The mechanical properties of the composite materials are gradually improved, especially the impact resistance. In this article, the damage of carbon fiber foam sandwich structure (material grade: W-3021FF/H60) under different sandwich thicknesses and impact energies was studied. Ultrasonic C-scan was used to measure the depth and area of impact damage area. Finally, the impact energy and foam core thickness on impact damage was analyzed by test results. The results show that the impact damage depth and area of foam sandwich structure were positively related to the impact energy, and with the increase in the impact energy, the growth rate of damage depth and damage area changes; the greater the thickness of the foam core was, the stronger the span-direction guiding energy for impact energy, the larger the damage area and the smaller the damage depth. Under the same energy, the more the layers of carbon fiber cloth with the foam sandwich structure, the larger the impact damage depth and the smaller the impact damage area. The proportion of ±45° ply in the foam sandwich structure can improve its impact resistance.

Methodology for Determining the Survivability and Resistance of Aircraft Propellers to the Impact of Foreign Objects

2019 ◽  
pp. 93-102
Author(s):  
Е.V. Neskoromnyy ◽  
D.S. Markov
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Mathematical Models ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Propulsion System ◽  
Relative Mass ◽  
Theoretical Studies ◽  
Foreign Objects ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Limiting Value

The authors propose a technique for determining the survivability and resistance of the blades to impact by foreign objects located on the surface of the airfield pavement, using a set of mathematical models and experimental plants and considering the data on the layout and design of the aircraft and its propulsion system with a propeller. An example of the technique’s application to a small-sized aircraft with a propulsion system with a pushing propeller is considered. The results of theoretical studies on determining the boundaries and parameters of the impact of foreign objects with the propeller are presented. Based on the data obtained, experimental studies are conducted to determine damage to the blades made of composite materials by granite particles. The limiting value of the relative mass of a granite particle, which ensures the operability of the propeller during and after the impact is determined. Recommendations on increasing the impact resistance of the blades are given.

Effect of combined drink cans and steel fibers on the impact resistance and mechanical properties of concrete

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 6734-6742
Author(s):  
A. Syamsir ◽  
S. M. Mubin ◽  
N. M. Nor ◽  
V. Anggraini ◽  
S. Nagappan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Steel Fibers ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
The Impact

This study investigated the combine effect of 0.2 % drink cans and steel fibers with volume fractions of 0%, 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5% and 3% to the mechanical properties and impact resistance of concrete. Hooked-end steel fiber with 30 mm and 0.75 mm length and diameter, respectively was selected for this study.  The drinks cans fiber were twisted manually in order to increase friction between fiber and concrete. The results of the experiment showed that the combination of steel fibers and drink cans fibers improved the strength performance of concrete, especially the compressive strength, flexural strength and indirect tensile strength. The results of the experiment showed that the combination of steel fibers and drink cans fibers improved the compressive strength, flexural strength and indirect tensile strength by 2.3, 7, and 2 times as compare to batch 1, respectively. Moreover, the impact resistance of fiber reinforced concrete has increase by 7 times as compared to non-fiber concretes. Moreover, the impact resistance of fiber reinforced concrete consistently gave better results as compared to non-fiber concretes. The fiber reinforced concrete turned more ductile as the dosage of fibers was increased and ductility started to decrease slightly after optimum fiber dosage was reached. It was found that concrete with combination of 2% steel and 0.2% drink cans fibers showed the highest compressive, split tensile, flexural as well as impact strength.    

scholarly journals Effect of SWCNT-Tuball Paper on the Lightning Strike Protection of CFRPs and Their Selected Mechanical Properties

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 3140
Author(s):  
Kamil Dydek ◽  
Anna Boczkowska ◽  
Rafał Kozera ◽  
Paweł Durałek ◽  
Łukasz Sarniak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Copper Foil ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Lightning Strike ◽  
Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
The Impact

The main aim of this work was the investigation of the possibility of replacing the heavy metallic meshes applied onto the composite structure in airplanes for lightning strike protection with a thin film of Tuball single-wall carbon nanotubes in the form of ultra-light, conductive paper. The Tuball paper studied contained 75 wt% or 90 wt% of carbon nanotubes and was applied on the top of carbon fibre reinforced polymer before fabrication of flat panels. First, the electrical conductivity, impact resistance and thermo-mechanical properties of modified laminates were measured and compared with the reference values. Then, flat panels with selected Tuball paper, expanded copper foil and reference panels were fabricated for lightning strike tests. The effectiveness of lightning strike protection was evaluated by using the ultrasonic phased-array technique. It was found that the introduction of Tuball paper on the laminates surface improved both the surface and the volume electrical conductivity by 8800% and 300%, respectively. The impact resistance was tested in two directions, perpendicular and parallel to the carbon fibres, and the values increased by 9.8% and 44%, respectively. The dynamic thermo-mechanical analysis showed higher stiffness and a slight increase in glass transition temperature of the modified laminates. Ultrasonic investigation after lightning strike tests showed that the effectiveness of Tuball paper is comparable to expanded copper foil.

scholarly journals Towards Sustainable Concrete Composites through Waste Valorisation of Plastic Food Trays as Low-Cost Fibrous Materials

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 2073 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Mohammadhosseini ◽  
Rayed Alyousef ◽  
Mahmood Md. Tahir
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Food Tray ◽  
World Population ◽  
Fibrous Materials ◽  
Palm Oil Fuel Ash ◽  
Waste Plastic ◽  
Compressive Strength Of Concrete ◽  
The Impact

Recycling of waste plastics is an essential phase towards cleaner production and circular economy. Plastics in different forms, which are non-biodegradable polymers, have become an indispensable ingredient of human life. The rapid growth of the world population has led to increased demand for commodity plastics such as food packaging. Therefore, to avert environment pollution with plastic wastes, sufficient management to recycle this waste is vital. In this study, experimental investigations and statistical analysis were conducted to assess the feasibility of polypropylene type of waste plastic food tray (WPFT) as fibrous materials on the mechanical and impact resistance of concrete composites. The WPFT fibres with a length of 20 mm were used at dosages of 0–1% in two groups of concrete with 100% ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and 30% palm oil fuel ash (POFA) as partial cement replacement. The results revealed that WPFT fibres had an adverse effect on the workability and compressive strength of concrete mixes. Despite a slight reduction in compressive strength of concrete mixtures, tensile and flexural strengths significantly enhanced up to 25% with the addition of WPFT fibres. The impact resistance and energy absorption values of concrete specimens reinforced with 1% WPFT fibres were found to be about 7.5 times higher than those of plain concrete mix. The utilisation of waste plastic food trays in the production of concrete makes it low-cost and aids in decreasing waste discarding harms. The development of new construction materials using WPFT is significant to the environment and construction industry.

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