Journal Published Online: 01 March 1982
Volume 10, Issue 2

Rate Sensitive Tensile Impact Properties of Fully and Partially Loaded Unidirectional Composites

CODEN: JTEVAB

Abstract

An instrumented tensile impact test system with partial loading capabilities has been developed and tested. Hardware development included a low mass gripping system for tensile impact and a vibration-damped base and load cell. A standard pendulum type impact testing machine was modified for use. The rate sensitive material properties of unidirectional glass/epoxy and graphite/epoxy composite materials were investigated. The micromechanics of fracture within the composite caused by impact were studied, using partially loaded impact test specimens and scanning electron microscopy.

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Hayes, SV
Texstar Plastics, Grand Prairie, TX
Adams, DF
Composite Materials Research Group, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
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Stock #: JTE10234J
ISSN: 0090-3973
DOI: 10.1520/JTE10234J