Mechanical behaviour of patterned multi-matrix composites with gradient properties

David Stanier, Ian Gent, Sree Shankhachur Roy, Ian Hamerton, Prasad Potluri, Dmitry Ivanov

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Abstract

This study explores the feasibility of improving damage resilience around structural features in composite components through varying (a) the internal geometry of the reinforcement and (b) matrix properties. The gradients in fibre architecture are realised through varying the braiding angle in triaxial braided sleeve. Introducing matrix gradients is implemented through a novel Liquid Resin Print technique which is applied through precise point-wise injections of dissimilar brittle and tough polymers into dry textile preforms prior to infusion. Open hole tensile tests are used to assess the damage development in reference and modified materials.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECCM 2016 - Proceeding of the 17th European Conference on Composite Materials
PublisherEuropean Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM
ISBN (Electronic)9783000533877
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2016
Event17th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2016 - Munich, Germany
Duration: 26 Jun 201630 Jun 2016

Conference

Conference17th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2016
Abbreviated titleECCM 2016
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period26/06/1630/06/16

Keywords

  • Braided preforms
  • Damage tolerance
  • Liquid resin print
  • Multi-matrix composites

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