Interlaminar Flaw Propagation Mode II,
Abstract
The behavior of an interlaminar defect in a Hercules As/3501-6 graphite-epoxy (Gr/E) laminated beam subjected to flexural fatigue was investigated. Interlaminar defects were simulated by various sizes of Teflon disbonds implanted within the beam at the midsurface. Static flexural tests resulted in specimen flexure failure modes while fatigue loading produced stable interlaminar propagation of the defects due to the action of interlaminar shear stresses. Ultrasonic C-scan techniques were used to monitor defect propagation as a function of initial flaw size and the applied amplitude of the sinusoidal fatigue loading. Results are presented as plots of crack length versus number of cycles for each set of test conditions. Specimens which did not fail after 10 (exp 6) cycles in fatigue were tested for residual strength. Failure mode and micromechanical aspects of the flaw propagation results are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA302449
Entities
People
- Vincent Dimondi
Organizations
- University of Delaware