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 language | British English |
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Pages (from-to) | 417-422 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Materials Science Letters |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 15 Mar 2003 |