Development of Fracture Mechanics Maps for Composite Materials. Volume 3.

Abstract

The Institute for Structural Mechanics of the German Aerospace Research Establishment (DFVLR) has conducted a research program aimed at the characterization of the fracture behavior of carbon-fiber-reinforced epoxy resins. The research effort encompassed a comprehensive experimental and analytical investigation of the response of test specimens under a broad range of material, loading and environmental parameters. By combining an evaluation of global laminate properties with an investigation of micro- and macroscopic modes of failure, the understanding of the fracture and fatigue behavior of carbonfiber-reinforced composites was enhanced. It is expected that the results of the research program and their representation in the form of tables, figures, graphs and maps will assist the design engineer and lead to improved engineering concepts. Keywords: Fiber reinforced composites, Dynamic test, Thermal cycling, Quality control, Static test, Stress concentrations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA168004

Entities

People

  • H. W. Bergmann

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer
  • Carbon Fibers
  • Composite Materials
  • Delamination
  • Fiber Reinforced Composites
  • Fiber Reinforced Polymers
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Laminates
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanics
  • Micromechanics
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

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