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 language | British English |
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Pages (from-to) | 463-476 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Key Engineering Materials |
Issue number | 143 PART II |
State | Published - 1998 |
Keywords
- Delamination
- Impact
- Interlaminar Fracture