A Survey of Current High-Performance Carbon Fiber Characterization Methods

Abstract

This report reviews various test techniques published in the literature for evaluating carbon fiber via the single-filament tensile test, the dry bundle test, the resin-impregnated strand test, and the single-fiber fragmentation test (optical microscopy and acoustic emission). Experimental procedures, data analysis, and statistical tensile strength theory are also described. Each technique is followed by a discussion of the advantages and limitations. Furthermore, a materials property database has been developed that includes mechanical properties for several commercially available carbon fibers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA381889

Entities

People

  • Linda L. Ghiorse
  • Steven P. Nguyen
  • Thomas J. Mulkern

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Emissions
  • Carbon Fibers
  • Composite Materials
  • Data Analysis
  • Databases
  • Fibers
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Microscopy
  • Military Research
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Tensile Properties
  • Tensile Strength
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design