The Study of Damage Area and Non-Destructive Testing on Glass Fibre Reinforce Polymer after Low Velocity Impact Event

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This paper discussed on damage area and non-destructive testing on Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) after low velocity impact event using drop weight impact tester. Specimens from C-type and E-type fibreglass fabricated in 10 layers with size 150 mm x 100 mm, were subjected to low-velocity impact with circular steel impactor at various energy levels from 10 J to 40 J. Visual observation techniques using a lab microscope were used to determine the damage visual by looking at the crack. Dye penetrants were used to inspect the area of damage and to evaluate the internal and external damage on the specimens after impact. The results from the experiment were discussed and presented.

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