The Basic Ply Properties of a Kevlar 49/Epoxy Resin Composite System,

Abstract

The stress/strain behaviour of a unidirectional Kevlar/epoxy resin composite system under each of five uniaxial stress states has been determined experimentally. The responses of the unreinforced epoxy resin to three uniaxial stress states have also been determined. The excellent longitudinal tensile properties, combined with low density of this composite system allow the design of structures which are significantly more weight efficient than similar structures made from an 'E' glass/epoxy system. However, the relatively poor compressive and transverse tensile properties make Kevlar/epoxy composites unsuitable for applications where significant compressive or bending loads are expected.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA136614

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  • M. L. C. Jones

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Composite Material Fabrication
  • Composite Materials
  • Compressive Properties
  • Epoxy Composites
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Shear Properties
  • Shear Strength
  • Tensile Properties

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  • Materials science

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