A simplified dynamic low-velocity impact model for sandwich composites based on three-dimensional quasi-static analyses

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Anderson ◽  
E. Madenci
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Low Velocity Impact ◽  
Impact Model ◽  
Sandwich Composites ◽  
Low Velocity ◽  
Velocity Impact

Low Velocity and Compression-After-Impact Response of Pin-Reinforced Sandwich Composites

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uday K. Vaidya ◽  
Mohan V. Kamath ◽  
Mahesh V. Hosur ◽  
Anwarul Haque ◽  
Shaik Jeelani
Keyword(s):  
Impact Testing ◽  
Low Velocity Impact ◽  
Sandwich Composites ◽  
Low Velocity ◽  
Static Compression ◽  
Velocity Impact ◽  
Transverse Stiffness ◽  
Impact Studies ◽  
Compression After Impact ◽  
The Impact

Abstract In the current work, sandwich composite structures with innovative constructions referred to as Z-pins, or truss core pins are investigated, in conjunction with traditional honeycomb and foam core sandwich constructions, such that they exhibit enhanced transverse stiffness, high damage resistance and furthermore, damage tolerance to impact. While the investigations pertaining to low velocity impact have appeared recently in Vaidya et al. 1999, the current paper deals with compression-after-impact studies conducted to evaluate the residual properties of sandwich composites “with” and “without” reinforced foam cores. The resulting sandwich composites have been investigated for their low velocity (< 5 m/sec) impact loading response using instrumented impact testing at energy levels ranging from 5 J to 50 J impact energy. The transverse stiffness of the cores and their composites has also been evaluated through static compression studies. Compression-after-impact studies were then performed on the sandwich composites with traditional and pin-reinforcement cores. Supporting vibration studies have been conducted to assess the changes in stiffness of the samples as a result of the impact damage. The focus of this paper is on the compression-after-impact (CAI) response and vibration studies with accompanying discussion pertaining to the low velocity impact.

scholarly journals Mechanical Characterization and Impact Damage Assessment of Hybrid Three-Dimensional Five-Directional Composites

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liwei Wu ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Qian Jiang ◽  
Chunjie Xiang ◽  
Ching-Wen Lou
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Impact Load ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Impact Damage ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Low Velocity Impact ◽  
Aramid Fibers ◽  
Braided Composites ◽  
Low Velocity ◽  
Velocity Impact

The effects of braided architecture and co-braided hybrid structure on low-velocity response of carbon-aramid hybrid three-dimensional five-directional (3D5d) braided composites were experimentally investigated in this study. Low-velocity impact was conducted on two types of hybridization and one pure carbon fiber braided reinforced composites under three velocities. Damage morphologies after low-velocity impact were detected by microscopy and ultrasonic nondestructive testing. Interior damages of composites were highly dependent on yarn type and alignment. Impact damage tolerance was introduced to evaluate the ductility of hybrid composites. Maximum impact load and toughness changed with impact velocity and constituent materials of the composites. The composite with aramid fiber as axial yarn and carbon fiber as braiding yarn showed the best impact resistance due to the synergistic effect of both materials. Wavelet transform was applied in frequency and time domain analyses to reflect the failure mode and mechanism of hybrid 3D5d braided composites. Aramid fibers were used either as axial yarns or braiding yarns, aiding in the effective decrease in the level of initial damage. In particular, when used as axial yarns, aramid fibers effectively mitigate the level of damage during damage evolution.

The effect of low-velocity impact on the fatigue life of Sandwich composites

2005 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 374-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Freeman ◽  
Eric Schwingler ◽  
Mohammad Mahinfalah ◽  
Ken Kellogg
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Low Velocity Impact ◽  
Sandwich Composites ◽  
Low Velocity ◽  
Velocity Impact
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