STUDY OF THE IMPACT RESISTANCE AND SUBSEQUENT O-COMPRESSION FATIGUE PERFORMANCE OF NON-WOVEN AND MIXED-WOVEN COMPOSITES.

W. Cantwell, J. Morton, P. Curtis

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Abstract

The influence of the ply stacking sequence on the impact resistance and subsequent O-compression fatigue performance of a carbon fiber reinforced plastic composite was investigated. The impact resistance and subsequent fatigue performance was found to be dependent on the stacking configuration of the laminate. The non-woven laminates displayed the greatest reductions in compressive strength after impact, but O-compression cycling was found to improve the residual strength of two of these composites. The inclusion of a woven fabric improved the post-impact compressive strength of the laminates by up to 40%. O-compression fatigue slightly reduced the residual strength of the mixed-woven composites.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publicationUnknown Host Publication Title
Pages521-531
Number of pages11
StatePublished - 1984

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