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The Influence of Strain Rate on the Mode III Interlaminar Fracture of Composite Materials

Date

Authors

Pennas, D.

Cantwell, Wesley J

Compston, Paul

Publisher

Sage Publications Inc

Abstract

The Mode III interlaminar fracture toughness, GIIIc, of composite materials based on both thermoplastic and thermosetting-matrices have been investigated using the edge crack torsion (ECT) test geometry. Tests were undertaken at room temperature and over

Keywords

Keywords: Carbon fibers; Crack initiation; Edge detection; Finite element method; Fracture toughness; Glass fibers; Polypropylenes; Thermoplastics; Carbon fiber epoxy; Edge crack torsion (ECT); Fracture behavior; Interlaminar fractures; Composite materials Carbon fiber epoxy; Delamination; Impact; Interlaminar fracture

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/1885/55997

Collections

ANU Research Publications

Source

Journal of Composite Materials

Type

Journal article

DOI

10.1177/0021998307078690

Restricted until

2037-12-31

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