Abstract
In this paper, mixed mode fracture of neat polymer and composite materials was inspected. The neat polymer in the study is made of pure epoxy and the composite consists of long glass fibres embedded in epoxy. The composite in the study differ from layered unidirectional to random fibre composite. To perform the experiment Compact Tension Shear (CTS) testing fixture and three point bending specimens are employed. The experiment is utilized to study the crack behavior in these materials and measure the fracture toughness and calculate the corresponding Critical Strain Energy Release Rate (CSERR). Studying crack propagation through the thickness of the composite and polymer showed that energy released during fracture at different modes of loading is connected to the morphology of the fracture surface.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of 2016 7th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2016 |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
Pages | 73-77 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781467388290 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 23 2016 |
Event | 7th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2016 - London, United Kingdom Duration: Jul 18 2016 → Jul 20 2016 |
Other
Other | 7th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ICMAE 2016 |
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Country | United Kingdom |
City | London |
Period | 7/18/16 → 7/20/16 |
Keywords
- CTS specimen
- fibre glass epoxy
- mixed mode fracture
- neat polymer
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering