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The effect of thickness of Nylon 6,6 nanofibrous mat on Modes I–II fracture mechanics of UD and woven composite laminates.
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Composite Structures . Oct2016, Vol. 154, p172-178. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- This paper presents an experimental investigation on epoxy resin-carbon fibers composites interleaved with Nylon 6,6 nanofibers. In particular, the paper focuses on the effect of the thickness of the nanoreinforce into two types of laminae: unidirectional (UD) and plain wave (PW). The effectiveness of the nanoreinforce has been addressed by comparing critical and propagation energy release rates, calculated by testing samples under Mode I and Mode II fracture mechanic loads. Experiments show a general improvement in delamination resistance when the nanofibers are interleaved. Nevertheless slightly different behaviour has been found between the two types of lamina: micrographs of crack paths have been used to explain the reinforce mechanisms and such differences, suggesting a strong interaction between the nature of the fabric and the thickness of the nanointerlayer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02638223
- Volume :
- 154
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Composite Structures
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 117555897
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2016.07.034