Methods for Improving Impact Damage Resistance of CFRPs

J. K. Kim

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Abstract

Potential advantages are presented of the techniques which have been devised to enhance the damage resistance and damage tolerance of carbon fibre reinforced polymer matrix composites (CFRPs) under impact loading. Several techniques are identified which have been the subject of much interest and extensive research, namely tough matrix materials, hybrid fibre composites, interleaving strips, woven fabric composites and through-the-thickness stitches. Special emphasis is placed on the practical implications of these techniques in terms of improvement of interlaminar fracture toughness, reduction of damage area, enhanced energy absorption capability and improved residual compression-after-impact (CAI) strength.

Original languageBritish English
Pages (from-to)149-168
Number of pages20
JournalKey Engineering Materials
Volume141-143
StatePublished - 1998

Keywords

  • Hybrid Fibre Composites
  • Impact Damage Resistance
  • Interleaving Technique
  • Through-the-Thickness Stitches
  • Tough Matrix Material
  • Woven Fabric Composites

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