Influence of braiding parameters on the dynamic compressive properties and failure mechanism of 3D braided composites

Dian Sen Li*, Zi Xing Lu, Nan Jiang, Dai Ning Fang

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Abstract

The dynamic compressive experiments were performed on 3D braided composites with different braiding parameters using the Split-Hopkinson-Pressure-Bar (SHPB) technique. The dynamic stress versus strain curves and the important mechanical properties were determined. The influence of braiding parameters on the dynamic properties and failure mechanism of composites are analyzed in detail. The results show that the smaller braiding angle and higher fiber volume fraction will contribute to better longitudinal dynamic compression properties. The damage drastically increases with the braiding angle. Moreover, the composites with a higher fiber volume fraction bear a more severe destruction and become more brittle in failure. © 2012

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)716-721
Number of pages6
JournalMechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures
Volume21
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Oct 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Braiding
  • Composites
  • Failure mechanism
  • Mechanical testing
  • Strain rate

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