Low velocity impact response of novel fiber-reinforced aluminum foam sandwich structures

G. Reyes Villanueva, W. J. Cantwell

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Abstract

A discussion about the low velocity impact response of novel fiber-reinforced aluminum foam sandwich structures was presented. The interfacial fracture properties of the skin-core interface were characterized using the single cantilever beam (SCB) sandwich specimen. Crack propagation occurred through the ductile aluminum foam core close to the skin-core interface. Single cantilever beam tests over a range of crosshead displacement rates had shown that the excellent level of adhesion between the skin and core materials was retained at all rates of loading.

Original languageBritish English
Pages (from-to)417-422
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Materials Science Letters
Volume22
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Mar 2003

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