Nanostitched Composites with Improved Interlaminar and Intralaminar Strengths for Advanced Airframes in Sea-based Aviation

Abstract

The research objectives are twofold: (1) identify dominant mechanisms in polymer matrix composites reinforced by aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs) at ply interfaces, focusing on strength effects of nanostitched fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) systems of interest to the Navy, and (2) build the experimental and engineering expertise to understand and then utilize this mechanistic understanding. These objectives were accomplished through an ex situ, and preliminary in situ, experimental program utilizing optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and 3D X-ray computed tomography (CT) for visualization of damage progression.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 13, 2017
Accession Number
AD1034163

Entities

People

  • Brian Wardle

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Industry
  • Carbon Fibers
  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • Composite Material Fabrication
  • Composite Materials
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Fiber Reinforced Polymers
  • Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics
  • Laminates
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Nanocomposites
  • Polymer Matrix Composites
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • X-Ray Computed Tomography

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Medical Imaging.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Reinforced Composite Materials

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics