Mesoscale modeling of S-2 glass/SC-15 epoxy composites: Plain-weave architecture

被引:16
作者
Carpenter, Alexander J. [1 ]
Chocron, Sidney [1 ]
Anderson, Charles E., Jr. [1 ]
机构
[1] SW Res Inst, Engn Dynam Dept, PO Drawer 28510, San Antonio, TX 78228 USA
关键词
Glass composites; mesoscale modeling; plain-weave; tension; shear; delamination; S-2; glass; epoxy resin; STRENGTH; DAMAGE;
D O I
10.1177/0021998315580828
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TB33 [复合材料];
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摘要
S-2 glass composites can readily serve as backing materials for armor systems due to their light weight and tensile properties. However, high-fidelity ballistic modeling of these composites requires accurate predictions of their nonlinear deformation and failure behaviors, which can prove challenging. This paper describes simulations of a plain-weave S-2 glass composite at the mesoscale using a mesh geometry that individually models the S-2 glass yarns, epoxy resin matrix, and yarn/matrix interfaces as separate entities. Simulation results are compared to a wide variety of mechanical tests designed to measure the response of the composite to tension, shear, and delamination. Although the individual yarns, matrix, and interfaces are described using relatively simple material models, the overall composite model can accurately reproduce behaviors such as nonlinear deformation, yarn breakage, and delamination in both tension and shear.
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页码:685 / 700
页数:16
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