The Effect of Hydrothermal Aging on the Low-Velocity Impact Behavior of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Reinforced Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Composite Pipes

Author(s):  
Memduh Kara ◽  
Safa Ak ◽  
Mesut Uyaner ◽  
Alper Gunoz ◽  
Yusuf Kepir
2009 ◽  
Vol 417-418 ◽  
pp. 425-428
Author(s):  
Nicolae Constantin ◽  
Ştefan Sorohan ◽  
Mircea Găvan ◽  
Viorel Anghel

The study had in view various aspects which can arise during the low velocity impact tests made on composite pipes/tubes. It implied numerical simulations, made by ANSYS and LS-DYNA codes, on glass fiber/epoxy composite pipes. The geometry and material characteristics were taken from real pipes, which have been experimentally tested in parallel, using a drop weight impact tower. The main parameter in view was the impact force history, which gives most information upon the impact event and, accordingly, is used by most of researchers for characterizing the damages produced on the impacted body and for assessing the impact installation.


2008 ◽  
Vol 47-50 ◽  
pp. 1205-1208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iqbal Kosar ◽  
Khan Shafi Ullah ◽  
Jang Kyo Kim ◽  
Arshad Munir

The influence of nanoclay on the impact damage resistance of carbon fiber-epoxy (CFRP) composites has been investigated using the low-velocity impact and compression after impact tests. The load-energy vs time relations were analyzed to gain insight into the damage behaviors of the materials. Compression-after-impact (CAI) test was performed to measure the residual compressive strength. The CFRPs containing organoclay brought about a significant improvement in impact damage resistance and damage tolerance. The composites containing organoclay exhibited an enhanced energy absorption capability with less damage areas and higher CAI strengths compared to those made from neat epoxy. A 3wt% phr was shown to be an optimal content with the highest damage resistance.


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