Low Velocity Impact Analysis of Anisotropic Composite Laminates with Ellastically Restrained Edges

2010 ◽  
pp. 559-564
Author(s):  
AliReza Setoodeh
Keyword(s):  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Impact Analysis ◽  
Low Velocity Impact ◽  
Low Velocity ◽  
Velocity Impact ◽  
Anisotropic Composite

LOW VELOCITY IMPACT ANALYSIS OF NANOCOMPOSITE LAMINATES

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (03) ◽  
pp. 1240008 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. THIAGARAJAN ◽  
K. PALANIRADJA ◽  
N. ALAGUMURTHI
Keyword(s):  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Impact Analysis ◽  
Peak Load ◽  
Clay Content ◽  
Low Velocity Impact ◽  
Low Velocity ◽  
Velocity Impact ◽  
Time Histories ◽  
Mmt Clay ◽  
The Impact

This paper presents the investigations made on the effect of impact response of glass fiber-reinforced epoxy nanocomposites. The laminates are prepared using 6 layers of glass woven roving mates of 610 gsm and MMT clay content varied from 0%, 1%, 3% and 5%. The prepared composite laminates were subjected to low-velocity impact with energy of 18 J. The methodology used for the impact test is based on the ASTM D3029 standard. During these impact tests, load–time histories, Peak load and absorbed energy were recorded by load cell. The incorporation of 1% and 3% nanoclay lead to higher load bearing capacity and energy absorption. Damages produced on the front and back surfaces of the samples were analyzed by visual inspection methods and scanning electron microscope.

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