Through-thickness connection of matrix cracks in laminate composites for propellant tank

被引:7
作者
Yokozeki, T [1 ]
Ishikawa, T
Aoki, T
机构
[1] Japan Aerosp Explorat Agcy, Tokyo 1810015, Japan
[2] Univ Tokyo, Tokyo 1438656, Japan
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10.2514/1.11173
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V [航空、航天];
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08 ; 0825 ;
摘要
Matrix crack accumulation in multiple plies of composite laminates is experimentally investigated to assess the through-thickness connection of matrix cracks, which is closely related to propellant leakage problems of composite tanks. Cracking patterns in [0/theta(2)/90](s) laminates reveal that layup angles have a significant effect on crack induction mechanisms in contiguous plies. Matrix crack propagation behaviors in the fiber direction of 0 ply induced by 90-ply cracks are investigated in terms of energy release rates using parametric-oriented finite element analysis based on an oblique coordinate system. The effect of cryogenic conditions on crack induction in contiguous plies is also studied, and discussions on through-thickness connection of matrix cracks in composite laminates are provided.
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页码:647 / 653
页数:7
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