Analysis of Transverse Sections of Unilateralism Carbon Fiber Reinforced Resin Matrix Composites in Shot-Beam Shear Conditions

Abstract:

This study investigates the transverse section property of unilateralism carbon fiber reinforced resin matrix composites in shot-beam shear conditions. Carbon fiber composites made in China and a composite T300 made in Japan were tested. Analysis was made for these composites on the shear strength data and the appearance of macro characters. Possible sequence of failure initiation and propagation of each composite was proposed by the SEM with optical microscopy observations of failed specimens. The result revealed that the interfacial property is the most important factor responsible for the failure mode of unilateralism carbon fiber composites, and the Chinese carbon fiber composites need to improve the interfacial property for wider use.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 251)
• Pages: 310-313
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.251.310
• Online since: December 2012
• Authors: Chun Zhang, Wen Juan Wu
• Keywords: Carbon Fiber (CF), Composite, Failure Mode, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

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