Observations of damage development from compression-after-impact experiments using ex situ micro-focus computed tomography

被引:78
作者
Bull, D. J. [1 ]
Spearing, S. M. [1 ]
Sinclair, I. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Southampton, Fac Engn & Environm, Southampton SO17 1BJ, Hants, England
基金
英国工程与自然科学研究理事会;
关键词
Carbon fibres; Delamination; Damage mechanics; Non-destructive testing X-ray computed tomography; LOW-VELOCITY IMPACT; COMPOSITE PANELS; DELAMINATION; PERFORMANCE; STRENGTH; FAILURE; GROWTH; PLATES; CFRP;
D O I
10.1016/j.compscitech.2014.04.008
中图分类号
TB33 [复合材料];
学科分类号
摘要
The development of damage mechanisms leading up to compression-after-impact (CAI) failure is studied in particle-toughened and untoughened systems. Microfocus computed tomography (mu CT) enabled non-destructive monitoring of the internal damage development in three-dimensions (3D) by taking scans after impact, after an application of near failure compression loads and after coupon failure. In combination with mu CT work, mechanical CAI testing and ultrasonic C-scans were conducted to determine the effect of the projected damage area on residual CAI strength and to complement the observations made from mu CT scans. The important role of the undamaged "cone" of material immediately under the impact site for out-of-plane sublaminate stability is identified. The implication of delamination growth into this region is discussed. It was found that where particle-toughened systems suppressed delamination growth into this region, greater residual CAI strength was maintained on a like-for-like projected damage area. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:106 / 114
页数:9
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