Composite Material Tester. Phase 1
Abstract
This report describes the investigation of the suitability of various dynamic testing devices to be used with carbon-carbon composites at strain rates greater than 104/sec. These investigations have resulted in the selection and preliminary design of split Hopkinson bars to be used for compression, tension, and shear testing of composite materials, particularly carbon-carbon composites. Specimen sizes have also been investigated, and bar dimensions have been selected based on minimum specimen requirements. The availability and suitability of various strain measuring and data storage/digitizing equipment have been explored, and an instrumentation package has been recommended. Composite material, Dynamic properties, High strain rate, Strain rate effects, Hopkinson bar, Carbon-carbon material.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADB127562
Entities
People
- Behzad Vedaie
- George J. Ilves
- Kamran Majidzadeh