Abstract
The sub-surface damage modes in carbon fiber/epoxy composite laminates after low-velocity impact were investigated. The effects of interlayers inserted between continuous fiber layers were evaluated on impact damage resistance of composites. These interlayers were made of short fibers and a tough polymer film, such as Kevlar fibers, Zylon fibers and poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid) (PEEA) film. Optical and scanning electron microscopy was employed to study the impact damage mechanisms and their correlations with the interlayer reinforcements.
| Original language | British English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1177-1182 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Key Engineering Materials |
| Issue number | 187 PART 2 |
| State | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- Carbon Fiber Composites
- Impact Damage Modes
- Low-Velocity Impact
- Short Fiber Reinforcement