Research on the upper limit of constant strain rates and dynamic fracture behavior for hybrid woven composite.

• A new expression to predict the upper limit of constant strain rate. • Negative correlation between strength and strain rate of hybrid composites. • The validity of the nonlinear constitutive model to dynamic property. • The effect of hybridization and strain rates on fracture modes. Based on the analysis of stress wave propagation at both ends of the specimen, a formula for the upper limit of the constant strain rate is derived. The upper limit of constant strain rate is applicable to all the ratios of wave impedance, providing a broader applicability. The in-plane dynamic compressive behavior was obtained for 2D plain weave carbon/aramid hybrid composites at strain rates ranging from 195 to 790 s−1. The results validate the prediction of the upper limit of the constant strain rate. The strength exhibited sensitive to strain rate. A nonlinear constitutive model described the dynamic constitutive relationship effectively under different strain rates. The distribution of delamination failure significantly influenced the final failure shape of the specimens. Microscopic observations indicated that carbon fiber yarns and aramid fiber yarns exhibited different fracture modes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]