The performance of thermoplastic and thermoset composites subjected to low-velocity and high-velocity impact loading

Jun Liu, Haibao Liu, Hui Chai, Lee T Harper, Brian G Falzon, Bamber RK Blackman, Anthony J Kinloch, John P Dear

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    Abstract

    The impact performance of cross-ply thermoplastic and thermoset composites, under low-velocity and high-velocity impact loading, is assessed by conducting drop-weight and gas gun experiments. Typical load versus time and load versus displacement traces, for both types of composites, are obtained from the drop-weight experiments undertaken at various impact energy levels. The out-of-plane displacement of the composite specimens, subjected to high-velocity impacts, is measured using three-dimensional Digital Image Correlation (3D-DIC). A portable C-scan system is employed to provide an assessment of the damaged area of the test specimens. © 2019 International Committee on Composite Materials. All rights reserved.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationICCM International Conferences on Composite Materials ICCM22 2019
    PublisherInternational Committee on Composite Materials
    Number of pages9
    ISBN (Print)9781925627220
    Publication statusPublished - 2019

    Bibliographical note

    22nd International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM 2019
    11 - 16 August 2019
    Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    Keywords

    • Digital Image Correlation (DIC) Drop-weight impact test High-velocity impact Thermoplastic composites Ultrasonic C-scanning Drops Reinforced plastics Thermosets Composite specimens Conducting drop Impact energy levels Impact performance Out-of-plane displacement Thermoset composites Three-dimensional digital image correlations Velocity

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