Quantifying of secondary bending effect in multi-bolt single-lap carbon-epoxy composite joints via 3D-DIC
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compscitech.2020.108453
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, an extensive experimental study was performed to quantify and understand secondary bending (SB) in multi-bolt single-lap joints composed of quasi-isotropic (QI) and cross-ply (CP) carbon/epoxy laminates for two laminate thicknesses. The… read more here.
Keywords: carbon epoxy; bolt single; multi bolt; secondary bending ... See more keywords
Computational and experimental study on dynamic instability of extended bistable carbon/epoxy booms subjected to bending
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.01.029
Abstract: Bistable reeled composite booms (BRCs) constructed from braided carbon/epoxy plies are suitable candidates for use as extendible booms or as elements of large deployable space structures. However, without modification, BRCs have an open section which… read more here.
Keywords: carbon; carbon epoxy; study; computational experimental ... See more keywords
Quasi-static crush modelling of carbon/epoxy composites with discontinuous Galerkin/anisotropic extrinsic cohesive law method
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.111480
Abstract: Abstract Carbon/epoxy composites demonstrate significant promising improvements of weight to performance in the automotive industry. However, the design of carbon/epoxy composite components for crashworthiness remains challenging and normally requires laborious and repeated experimental work. This… read more here.
Keywords: carbon; carbon epoxy; extrinsic cohesive; discontinuous galerkin ... See more keywords
A general energy based fatigue failure criterion for the carbon epoxy composites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.111804
Abstract: Abstract A normalized energy-based fatigue failure criterion, which employs off-axis stress and strain components to compute strain energy during cyclic loading, is presented in the current research. The new model is capable of predicting the… read more here.
Keywords: fatigue failure; based fatigue; carbon epoxy; energy ... See more keywords
Compression after impact behavior of carbon/epoxy composite sandwich panels with Nomex honeycomb core subjected to low velocity impacts at extreme cold temperatures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.113516
Abstract: Abstract The effect of temperature during impact on the compression after impact behavior of carbon/epoxy composite sandwich panels with Nomex honeycomb core is investigated. Impact tests were performed at room temperature, −70 °C, and −150 °C, while… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; behavior carbon; carbon epoxy; impact ... See more keywords
Mode-II total fatigue life model for unidirectional IM7/8552 carbon/epoxy composite laminate
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2016.09.014
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a method of developing Total Fatigue Life Model (TFLM) for a unidirectional composite laminate with a delamination subjected to mode-II stress state. The model includes three domains of delamination growth rates:… read more here.
Keywords: im7 8552; carbon epoxy; iic; composite laminate ... See more keywords
Dynamic response and failure of carbon/epoxy composite sandwich subjected to underwater impulsive loading
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2020.103614
Abstract: Abstract In this work, the dynamic response and failure modes of carbon/epoxy sandwich structures with PVC foam cores subjected to underwater impulsive loading are experimentally investigated. The 3D digital image correlation technique with high speed… read more here.
Keywords: carbon; carbon epoxy; face sheets; sandwich ... See more keywords
Carbon/epoxy filament wound composite drive shafts under torsion and compression
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DOI: 10.1177/0021998317722043
Abstract: Composite cylinders to be used as half shafts must satisfy several requirements, such as critical speed, critical buckling torque, and load carrying ability. This study focused on the investigation of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composite… read more here.
Keywords: wound composite; compression; filament wound; carbon epoxy ... See more keywords
Short-beam shear of nanoprepreg/nanostitched three-dimensional carbon/epoxy multiwall carbon nanotube composites
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DOI: 10.1177/0021998319863472
Abstract: The effect of out-of-plane stitching and the addition of multiwalled carbon nanotubes on the short-beam shear properties of carbon/epoxy composites were investigated. Stitching influenced the short-beam strength of carbon satin and twill fabric composites, where… read more here.
Keywords: carbon; carbon epoxy; short beam; beam shear ... See more keywords
Experimental damage tolerance evaluation of thick fabric carbon/epoxy laminates under low-velocity and high-velocity impact and compression-after-impact
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DOI: 10.1177/00219983211060501
Abstract: Impact experiments of thick fabric carbon/epoxy laminate specimens, with small thickness ratio, are conducted at distinct energy levels and thicknesses to characterise the damage process. These specimens and loading conditions are representative of a new… read more here.
Keywords: damage; thick fabric; fabric carbon; impact ... See more keywords
Effect of toughened polyamide-coated carbon fiber fabric on the mechanical performance and fracture toughness of CFRP
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DOI: 10.1177/0021998321999458
Abstract: In this study, carbon/epoxy composites were manufactured by coating with a polyamide at different weight percentages (5 wt.%, 10 wt.%, 15 wt.%, and 20 wt.%) to improve their impact resistance and fracture toughness. The chemical reaction between the polyamide… read more here.
Keywords: epoxy composites; fracture toughness; carbon; carbon epoxy ... See more keywords