Journal Published Online: 01 June 1993
Volume 15, Issue 2

Indentation-Flexure and Low-Velocity Impact Damage in Graphite Epoxy Laminates

CODEN: JCTRER

Abstract

Static indentation-flexure and low-velocity impact tests were performed on quasi-isotropic and cross-ply graphite/epoxy composite laminates. The load-deflection relations in static tests and impact force history in impact tests were recorded. The damage was assessed by using ultrasonic C-scanning and photo-micrographic techniques. Some features of the static behavior were explained by simple analytical models. A good correlation existed between the load-deflection curves for static and impact loading. It was found that results from a few static indentation-flexure tests can be used to predict the impact force history and delamination radius in composite laminates due to low-velocity impact.

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Kwon, YS
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Sankar, BV
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Pages: 11
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Stock #: CTR10361J
ISSN: 0884-6804
DOI: 10.1520/CTR10361J