Effects of Seawater Immersion on Mechanical Properties of CFRP Composites

2013 ◽  
Vol 785-786 ◽  
pp. 209-213
Author(s):  
Qi Zhong Huang ◽  
Zhao Hui Hu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Resin Matrix ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Interface ◽  
Fiber Matrix Interface

Water absorption behavior and mechanical properties variation of the carbon fiber reinforced epoxy matrix composites (CFRP) immersed into artificial seawater were investigated by experiments. The rate of water absorption of the composite specimens is gradually reducing as the duality of immersion increasing. Due to the reversible and irreversible changes in the resin matrix and the failure of the fiber/matrix interface, the tensile strength, the flexural strength, and the ILSS of the composite specimens after 70 days immersion decreased 9.3%, 13%, and 17% respectively. And the tensile modulus and the flexural modulus the specimens after desorption were 83% and 70% of the original state, respectively

Effects of Fiber Pre-Oxidation on Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of T700 Carbon Fiber Reinforced Mini C/SiC Composites

2017 ◽  
Vol 726 ◽  
pp. 137-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi Hua Chen ◽  
Si'an Chen ◽  
Jin Tai Wu ◽  
Hai Feng Hu ◽  
Yu Di Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Treated Carbon ◽  
Sic Composites

The reainforcement of T700 carbon fiber was oxidized at 400°C, as-received and treated carbon fiber reinforced mini Cf/SiC matrix composites were fabricated by precursor infiltration and pyrolysis (PIP) method. The mechanical properties of the composites were determined and compared. The results showed that with the time of oxidation increased, the flexural strength of composites decreased. The flexural modulus and tensile modulus were increased by the 87.8 GPa to 92.9 GPa and 131 GPa to 150 GPa. Without oxidation pretreatment, the composites represented maximum flexural strength of 649 MPa. For 1h oxidation, the composites reached the maximum tensile strength of 821 MPa. However, carbon fiber pre-oxidation for 2h, C/SiC composites mechanical properties appeared to reduce seriously.

scholarly journals Influence of Oxidation Damages on Mechanical Properties of SiC/SiC Composite Using Domestic Hi-Nicalon Type SiC Fibers

Scanning ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Enze Jin ◽  
Denghao Ma ◽  
Zeshuai Yuan ◽  
Wenting Sun ◽  
Hao Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Treatment Temperature ◽  
Matrix Interface ◽  
Oxidation Treatment ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
Special Surface ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Fiber Matrix Interface ◽  
Fiber Matrix

Here, we show that when the oxidation treatment temperature exceeded 600°C, the tensile strength of SiC/SiC begins to decrease. Oxidation leads to the damages on the PyC fiber/matrix interface, which is replaced by SiO2 at higher temperature. The fracture mode converts from fiber pull-out to fiber-break as the fiber/matrix interface is filled with SiO2. Oxidation time also plays an important role in affecting the tensile strength of SiC/SiC. The tensile modulus decreases with temperature from RT to 800°C, then increases above 800°C due to the decomposition of remaining CSi x O y and crystallization of the SiC matrix. A special surface densification treatment performed in this study is confirmed to be an effective approach to reduce the oxidation damages and improve the tensile strength of SiC/SiC after oxidation.

Tensile Properties of Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Continuous Sisal Fibers

2014 ◽  
Vol 775-776 ◽  
pp. 284-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio Neves Monteiro ◽  
Frederico Muylaert Margem ◽  
Wellington Pereira Inácio ◽  
Artur Camposo Pereira ◽  
Michel Picanço Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Epoxy Matrix ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Fracture Analysis ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Interface ◽  
Fiber Matrix Interface ◽  
Sisal Fibers

The tensile properties of DGEBA/TETA epoxy matrix composites reinforced with different amounts of sisal fibers were evaluated. Composites reinforce with up to 30% in volume of long, continuous and aligned sisal fibers were room temperature tested in an Instron machine. The fracture was analyzed by SEM. The results showed significant changes in the mechanical properties with the amount of sisal fibers. These mechanical properties were compared with other bend-tested composites results. The fracture analysis revealed a weak fiber/matrix interface, which could be responsible for the performance of some properties.

scholarly journals Hybrid Composites Based on Polypropylene with Basalt/Hazelnut Shell Fillers: The Influence of Temperature, Thermal Aging, and Water Absorption on Mechanical Properties

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kufel ◽  
Stanisław Kuciel
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Thermal Aging ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Charpy Impact ◽  
Creep Tests ◽  
Influence Of Temperature

The aim of the research was to study the effects of adding natural fillers to a polypropylene (PP) matrix on mechanical and physical properties of hybrid composites. The 10%, 15%, and 20% by weight basalt fibers (BF) and ground hazelnut shells (HS) were added to the PP matrix. Composites were produced by making use of an injection molding method. Tensile strength, tensile modulus, strain at break, Charpy impact strength, and the coefficient of thermal expansion were determined. The influence of temperature, thermal aging, and water absorption on mechanical properties was also investigated. In addition, short-time creep tests were carried out. To characterize the morphology and the filler distribution within the matrix, a scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used. The results showed that the addition of the two types of filler enhanced mechanical properties. Furthermore, improvements in thermal stability were monitored. After water absorption, the changes in the tensile properties of the tested composites were moderate. However, thermal aging caused a decrease in tensile strength and tensile modulus.

Evaluation of Mechanical Properties and Comprehensive Modeling of CMC with Stiff and Weak Matrices

2006 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 1435-1443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dietmar Koch ◽  
Kamen Tushtev ◽  
Jürgen Horvath ◽  
Ralf Knoche ◽  
Georg Grathwohl
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Ceramic Matrix Composites ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Shear Mode ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Interface ◽  
Strain Behavior ◽  
Fiber Matrix Interface ◽  
Fiber Matrix

The mechanical properties of ceramic matrix composites (CMC) depend on the individual properties of fibers and matrix, the fiber-matrix interface, the microstructure and the orientation of the fibers. The fiber-matrix interface of ceramics with stiff matrices (e.g. CVI-derived SiC/SiC) must be weak enough to allow crack deflection and debonding in order to achieve excellent strength and strain to failure (weak interface composites WIC). This micromechanical behavior has been intensively investigated during the last 20 years. With the development of CMC with weak matrices (weak matrix composites WMC) as e.g. oxide/oxide composites or polymer derived CMC the mechanical response can not be explained anymore by these models as other microstructural mechanisms occur. If the fibers are oriented in loading direction in a tensile test the WMC behave almost linear elastic up to failure and show a high strength. Under shear mode or if the fibers are oriented off axis a significant quasiplastic stress-strain behavior occurs with high strain to failure and low strength. This complex mechanical behavior of WMC will be explained using a finite element (FE) approach. The micromechanical as well as the FE models will be validated and attributed to the different manufacturing routes.

Study on Integrated Properties of PP Composites Filled with Rice Husks Powder

2011 ◽  
Vol 217-218 ◽  
pp. 347-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun Xia He ◽  
Jun Jun Liu ◽  
Pan Fang Xue ◽  
Hong Yan Gu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Volume Expansion ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Expansion Ratio ◽  
Rice Husks ◽  
Elongation Ratio ◽  
Pp Composites

The influence of the rice husks powder (RHP) content and its particle size distribution on the composite’s tensile strength, fracturing elongation ratio, flexural strength and flexural elastic modulus has been investigated. Respective water absorption and thermal properties of PP composites incorporated with different proportion of RHP have also been analyzed. The microstructure of fractured surfaces was further observed in scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results showed that the composites with RHP of 245 μm have higher mechanical properties. The tensile strength and fracturing elongation ratio decrease with the increase of RHP content, and reach peak values in 30% RHP content. Water absorption and volume expansion ratio of the composite increase with the increasing of RHP content. Flexural strength and flexural modulus decrease after water absorption. When PHR content is low, the RHP particles are well distributed and the interface of RHP and PP is smooth. When PHR content is higher, the RHP particles tend to agglomerate, leading to poorer interface and lower mechanical properties, the composite failed with brittle fracture.

Effects of the Size of Wood Flour on Mechanical Properties of Wood-Plastic Composites

2011 ◽  
Vol 393-395 ◽  
pp. 76-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai Bing Huang ◽  
Hu Hu Du ◽  
Wei Hong Wang ◽  
Hai Gang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Wood Flour ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Inorganic Filler ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Wood Plastic Composites ◽  
Plastic Composites

In this article, wood-plastic composites(WPCs) were manufactured with wood flour(80～120mesh、40～80mesh、20～40mesh、10～20mesh) combing with high density polyethylene(HDPE). Effects of the size of wood flour on mechanical properies and density of composites were investigated. Results showed that particle size of wood flour had an important effect on properitiesof WPCs. Change of mesh number had a outstanding effect on flexural modulus, tensile modulus and impact strength, howere, little effect on flexural strength and tensile strength. When mesh number of wood flour changed from 80～120mesh to 10～20mesh,flexural modulus and tensile modulus were respectively enhanced by 42.4% and 28.4%, respectively, and impact strength was decreased by 35.5%.Size of wood flour basically had no effect on density of composite within 10～120mesh. The use of wood flour or fiber as fillers and reinforcements in thermoplastics has been gaining acceptance in commodity plastics applications in the past few years. WPCs are currently experiencing a dramatic increase in use. Most of them are used to produce window/door profiles,decking,railing,ang siding. Wood thermoplastic composites are manufactured by dispering wood fiber or wood flour(WF) into molten plastics to form composite materials by processing techniques such as extrusion,themoforming, and compression or injection molding[1]. WPCs have such advantages[2]：(1)With wood as filler can improve heat resistance and strength of plastic, and wood has a low cost, comparing with inorganic filler, wood has a low density. Wood as strengthen material has a great potential in improving tensile strength and flexural modulus[3]；(2) For composite of same volume, composites with wood as filler have a little abrasion for equipment and can be regenerated；(3)They have a low water absorption and low hygroscopic property, They are not in need of protective waterproof paint, at the same time, composite can be dyed and painted for them own needs；(4)They are superior to wood in resistantnce to crack、leaf mold and termite aspects, composites are the same biodegradation as wood；(5)They can be processed or connected like wood；（6）They can be processed into a lots of complicated shape product by means of extrusion or molding and so on, meanwhile, they have high-efficiency raw material conversion and itself recycle utilization[4]. While there are many sucesses to report in WPCs, there are still some issues that need to be addressed before this technology will reach its full potential. This technology involves two different types of materials: one hygroscopic(biomass) and one hydrophobic(plastic), so there are issues of phase separation and compatibilization[5]. In this paper, Effects of the size of wood powder on mechanical properties of WPCs were studied.

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