![](/images/graphics-bg.png)
Microtomographic Analysis of Impact Damage in FRP Composite Laminates : A Comparative Study
Joint Authors
Trudel-Boucher, D.
Bichler, L.
Borazghi, H.
Milani, Abbas S.
Yannacopoulos, S.
Alemi-Ardakani, M.
Shokouhi, G.
Source
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Engineering Sciences and Information Technology
Abstract EN
With the advancement of testing tools, the ability to characterize mechanical properties of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites under extreme loading scenarios has allowed designers to use these materials in high-level applications more confidently.
Conventionally, impact characterization of composite materials is studied via nondestructive techniques such as ultrasonic C-scanning, infrared thermography, X-ray, and acoustography.
None of these techniques, however, enable 3D microscale visualization of the damage at different layers of composite laminates.
In this paper, a 3D microtomographic technique has been employed to visualize and compare impact damage modes in a set of thermoplastic laminates.
The test samples were made of commingled polypropylene (PP) and glass fibers with two different architectures, including the plain woven and unidirectional.
Impact testing using a drop-weight tower, followed by postimpact four-point flexural testing and nondestructive tomographic analysis demonstrated a close relationship between the type of fibre architecture and the induced impact damage mechanisms and their extensions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Alemi-Ardakani, M.& Milani, Abbas S.& Yannacopoulos, S.& Bichler, L.& Trudel-Boucher, D.& Shokouhi, G.…[et al.]. 2013. Microtomographic Analysis of Impact Damage in FRP Composite Laminates : A Comparative Study. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-478385
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Alemi-Ardakani, M.…[et al.]. Microtomographic Analysis of Impact Damage in FRP Composite Laminates : A Comparative Study. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-478385
American Medical Association (AMA)
Alemi-Ardakani, M.& Milani, Abbas S.& Yannacopoulos, S.& Bichler, L.& Trudel-Boucher, D.& Shokouhi, G.…[et al.]. Microtomographic Analysis of Impact Damage in FRP Composite Laminates : A Comparative Study. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-478385
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-478385