Shear Stress Distributions in Composite Models with Flaws.

Abstract

Part I. Data is presented to note the effect of a flaw in a composite material structure. The flaws introduced were un-bonded fibers and broken fibers. The models were made of glass fibers and in epoxy matrix. Shear stress data around the flaw regions were extracted using scattered light photoelasticity. The fibers were biased at 90^, 75^, and 45^. The effect on the stress distribution of an unbonded fiber model was much more pronounced than with a broken fiber and would effect design procedures. Part II. The speckle reference beam technique has been shown to be a dependable method of uniquely obtaining two components of displacement. The technique can be used in real time work and application in the area of composite model work, in dynamic work and in nonlinear work. (Author-PL)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0782957

Entities

People

  • Richard Tucker
  • Walter H. Peters Iii
  • Weldon F. Swinson
  • William F. Ranson Iii

Organizations

  • Auburn University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Composite Materials
  • Displacement
  • Fibers
  • Glass Fibers
  • Inorganic Materials
  • Materials
  • Photoelasticity
  • Shear Stresses
  • Stresses
  • Textiles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.
  • Systems Analysis and Design