Microstructure and Damage Evaluation for Fibre-Reinforced Composites
Abstract
The research programme had three objectives, namely: (a) to develop an approach to quantify the relationship between microstructural features such as void morphology (shape and orientation), matrix rich zones and local fibre angle; (b) to apply orthogonal decomposition to volumes (tensors) of measurements to characterise three-dimensional microstructures based on computed tomography data; and (c) to explore the effects of loading rate on the development of damage using strain-based measurements described by feature vectors. The impact of the pandemic severely constrained the progress of research in a laboratory environment and the recruitment of new research personnel during 2021 and was alleviated by a no-cost extension. Good progress has been made against all objectives and the research programme has been completed on schedule.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1216270
Entities
People
- Ceri Middleton
- Eann A. Patterson
- Will Christian
Organizations
- University of Liverpool