Multiaxial mixed-mode cracking – small crack initiation and propagation*

2006 ◽  
Vol 48 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 36-43
Author(s):  
Manuel de Freitas ◽  
Luis Reis ◽  
Bin Li
Keyword(s):  
Crack Initiation ◽  
Mixed Mode ◽  
Small Crack ◽  
Crack Initiation And Propagation ◽  
Initiation And Propagation

scholarly journals Enhancement in Interply Toughness of BMI Composites Using Micro-Thin Films

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Eldho Mathew ◽  
Sunil Chandrakant Joshi ◽  
Periyasamy Manikandan
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Crack Initiation ◽  
Mixed Mode ◽  
Sliding Mode ◽  
Mode I ◽  
Crack Initiation And Propagation ◽  
Polymeric Thin Films ◽  
Initiation And Propagation ◽  
Automated Fiber Placement

Nowadays, laminated composites are widely used in the aerospace sector. All laminates have interply/interlaminar interfaces even if they are made using automated processes. The interfaces act as the areas of weaknesses and the potential crack initiation regions. Hence, any enhancement in the crack initiation and propagation resistance is always sought after. Usage of polymeric thin films is one of the promising and viable ways to achieve this. It is also easy to incorporate micro-thin films into any automation process. In the present study, different customized thin films that are compatible with Glass/BMI composites are fabricated. Fracture toughness tests in Mode I (opening mode), Mode II (sliding mode) and Mixed Mode I/II are conducted respectively using Double Cantilever Beam (DCB), End Notch Flexure (ENF) and Mixed Mode Bending (MMB) test specimens. This paper discusses the manufacturing of compatible micro-thin films. The various challenges faced during the manufacturing and incorporation of thin films are presented. The results of the various fracture toughness tests are examined. Mechanisms through which the different films help in resisting the crack initiation and propagation are deliberated and discussed. The incorporation of this technique in Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) is also discussed.

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