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Effect of Strain Rate on the Transverse Tension and Compression Behavior of a Unidirectional Non-Crimp Fabric Carbon Fiber/Snap-Cure Epoxy Composite
| Content Provider | MDPI |
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| Author | Rouf, Khizar Suratkar, Aaditya Imbert-Boyd, Jose Wood, Jeffrey Worswick, Michael Montesano, John |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Description | The strain rate-dependent behavior of a unidirectional non-crimp fabric (UD-NCF) carbon fiber/snap-cure epoxy composite loaded along the transverse direction under quasi-static and dynamic conditions was characterized. Transverse tension and compression tests at quasi-static and intermediate strain rates were performed using hydraulic testing machines, while a split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) apparatus was used for transverse compression tests at high strain rates. A pulse shaper was used on the SHPB apparatus to ensure dynamic equilibrium was achieved and that the test specimens deformed homogenously with a nearly constant strain rate. The transverse tensile strength at a strain rate of 16 $s^{−1}$ increased by 16% when compared to that at quasi-static strain rates, while distinct localized fracture surface morphology was observed for specimens tested at different strain rates. The transverse compressive yield stress and strength at a strain rate of 325 $s^{−1}$ increased by 94% and 96%, respectively, when compared to those at quasi-static strain rates. The initial fracture plane orientation for the transverse compression tests was captured with high-speed cameras and found to increase with increasing strain rate. The study provides an important data set for the strain rate-dependent response of a UD-NCF composite material, while the qualitative fracture surface observations provide a deeper understanding of the failure characteristics. |
| Starting Page | 7314 |
| e-ISSN | 19961944 |
| DOI | 10.3390/ma14237314 |
| Journal | Materials |
| Issue Number | 23 |
| Volume Number | 14 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| Publisher Date | 2021-11-29 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Materials Non-crimp Fabric Composites Snap-cure Epoxy Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar Dynamic Testing Pulse Shaping Transverse Tension Transverse Compression |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |