Characterization of Thick Glass Reinforced Composites

Abstract

As a follow-on to a composite structural armor development program, a mechanical testing program for the composite materials was carried out. The composites are thick laminates of glass fabric and polyester resin. The tests used were flexure, tension, and compression. Because of the laminate thickness, redesign of the standard test specimens was necessary. The test results provide a characterization of the materials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA256881

Entities

People

  • Elizabeth Goeke
  • John Nunes
  • Jonathan Fazli

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Composite Materials
  • Compressive Strength
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Flexural Properties
  • Flexural Strength
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicles
  • Laminates
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Resins
  • Strain Gages
  • Stresses
  • Test Methods
  • Thickness

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials