The interlaminar fracture properties of composite materials at high rates of strain

W. J. Cantwell, M. Blyton

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Abstract

This paper summarises previously published work examining the influence of loading rate on the interlaminar fracture behaviour of long fibre reinforced composites. In particular, the paper will concentrate on the rate-dependent response of a brittle epoxy matrix, a toughened epoxy matrix and a tough thermoplastic matrix. The influence of loading rate on the mode I, mode II and mixed-mode fracture properties of these composites is examined.

Original languageBritish English
Pages (from-to)463-476
Number of pages14
JournalKey Engineering Materials
Issue number143 PART II
StatePublished - 1998

Keywords

  • Delamination
  • Impact
  • Interlaminar Fracture

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