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 language | English |
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| Title of host publication | ICCM International Conferences on Composite Materials ICCM22 2019 |
| Publisher | International Committee on Composite Materials |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781925627220 |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Bibliographical note
22nd International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM 201911 - 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