Papers by Author: S.H. Ryu

Abstract: For a present study, the surfaces of graphite/epoxy prepregs were modified using plasma treatment to improve the delamination resistance behavior of graphite/epoxy laminated composites. The optimal treatment time was determined by measuring the change of contact angle with treatment time. Unidirectional DCB (double cantilever beam) specimens were used in the mode I delamination fracture tests. The delamination resistance curve of regular (untreated) specimen was compared with that of plasma-treated specimen in order to determine the effect of prepreg treatment on the resistance behavior. It was found that contact angle was changed from ~64° to ~47° depending on the treatment time. The contact angle was a minimum for a 30 min treatment time. It was also found that delamination resistance behavior of graphite/epoxy composites was improved about 20%.