碳纤维增强树脂复合材料细观蠕变性能

碳纤维增强树脂复合材料以其优异的性能,在各领域得到广泛应用。由于树脂基体具有黏弹性,使其合成的复合材料也表现出黏弹性行为。蠕变是材料黏弹性行为中最典型的一类现象,因此对碳纤维增强树脂复合材料细观蠕变性能的研究具有重要意义。室温下利用纳米压痕技术对碳纤维增强树脂复合材料中的基体、界面及纤维相在不同峰值载荷下的细观蠕变行为进行分析。结果表明:在相同的蠕变时间下,最大载荷为2 mN和10 mN的纤维蠕变位移约为基体蠕变位移的1/3和1/2,界面的蠕变位移介于两者之间;稳态蠕变阶段的蠕变速率小于0.1%;基体、界面、纤维的蠕变应力指数分别为3.6、2.9和2.1。同时根据Kelvin-Voigt模型得到了基体、界面及纤维的第一、第二复数模量、黏度系数及蠕变柔量。      

Creep Behavior of Metal Fiber-PPE Composites and Effect of Test Surroundings

The effect of environment on creep behavior of Poly-Phenylene Ether (PPE) composites with stainless steel fiber was investigated in this research. The results of creep behavior of PPE composites, carried out both in air and oil surroundings at elevated temperatures, show very good agreement with the Arrhenius reciprocation law of time-temperature. It was, however, observed that there was comparatively greater departure from good superposition in the creep compliance curve for oil surroundings in long period creep. The minute changes in activation energy for creep phenomena in different surroundings were observed. The effect of fiber volume fraction on creep behavior was also studied. In addition, a brief investigation of the effect of physical aging was done, with the results clearly showing that smoothness in the creep compliance master curve depends on the degree of physical aging of the matrix resin.     

Finite difference solution of steady state creep deformations in a short fiber composite in presence of fiber/matrix debonding

A finite difference technique is developed to predict the second stage creep displacement rates and stress analysis of a short fiber metal matrix composite subjecting to a constant axial load through a micromechanical approach. The technique is capable to take into account the presence of interfacial debonding as one of the main factors affecting the creep performance of short fiber composites. The exponential law is adopted to describe the matrix creep behavior. Also, a model for prediction of interfacial debonding at fiber/matrix interface is developed using a stress based method. The obtained results could greatly help to better understand the flow pattern of matrix material and the load transfer mechanism between fiber and matrix with and without the presence of interfacial debond. The predicted strain rate by the proposed approach exhibits good agreement with the experimental results.     

基于纳米压痕技术的碳纤维/环氧树脂复合材料各组分原位力学性能测试

基于纳米压痕技术对碳纤维/环氧树脂复合材料各组分的原位硬度、 弹性模量和蠕变性能进行了测试, 实验得到了基体、 纤维和微小厚度界面层的力学性能。结果表明, 从环氧树脂基体到碳纤维过渡过程中, 硬度和弹性模量有明显的梯度变化, 并且纤维和树脂基体的原位弹性模量平均值与其非原位性能有一定的变化, 实验得到纤维的原位弹性模量有所下降, 环氧树脂的弹性模量有所增加。试件制备过程中的机械研磨对其表面产生的残余应力和复合后两种材料的相互影响是组分材料原位性能变化的主要原因。各组分的蠕变性能呈现出明显的差异。     

Simulation of creep crack growth in ceramic composites

The elevated temperature response resulting from tensile creep of fiber reinforced ceramic composites was modeled using Monte Carlo simulation. The model consisted of a uniaxially loaded fiber tow aligned with the direction of applied load, and modeled the growth of matrix cracks resulting from creep failure of bridging fibers. A creep strain rate consisting of primary and steady state components was assumed, and each component was modeled by a power law relationship. Power law creep exponents in the range of 2.0–2.5 for a selected SiC/SiC system at stress levels ranging from 60 MPa to 200 MPa were evaluated. Fatigue-like behavior was predicted as a result of tensile creep, and a fatigue exponent of 3.03 ± 0.07 was predicted for nominal stress levels less than 200 GPa. The influence of initial crack length on failure lifetime was also studied, but was found to have little influence on the predicted lifetime. The predicted failure response suggested a stress dependent creep process could be used to model experimental data and evaluate the failure mechanism of reinforced composites.     

Circular Functions Based Comprehensive Analysis of Plastic Creep Deformations in the Fiber Reinforced Composites

Analytically based model is presented for behavioral analysis of the plastic deformations in the reinforced materials using the circular (trigonometric) functions. The analytical method is proposed to predict creep behavior of the fibrous composites based on basic and constitutive equations under a tensile axial stress. New insight of the work is to predict some important behaviors of the creeping matrix. In the present model, the prediction of the behaviors is simpler than the available methods. Principal creep strain rate behaviors are very noteworthy for designing the fibrous composites in the creeping composites. Analysis of the mentioned parameter behavior in the reinforced materials is necessary to analyze failure, fracture, and fatigue studies in the creep of the short fiber composites. Shuttles, spaceships, turbine blades and discs, and nozzle guide vanes are commonly subjected to the creep effects. Also, predicting the creep behavior is significant to design the optoelectronic and photonic advanced composites with optical fibers. As a result, the uniform behavior with constant gradient is seen in the principal creep strain rate behavior, and also creep rupture may happen at the fiber end. Finally, good agreements are found through comparing the obtained analytical and FEM results.     

Modeling of the influence of fibers on creep of fiber reinforced cementitious composite

An analytical model has been developed to study the influence of fibers on creep of fiber reinforced cementitious composites. The model is based on the assumption that shear stress is produced between fiber and surrounding matrix as the matrix deforms. This shear stress in turn influences the matrix creep behavior resulting in macroscopic creep strain lower than that of pure cement-based matrix. In the present paper, a creep strain expression in the form of matrix creep strain multiplying by a fiber influence factor, which reflects the influences of matrix and fiber properties as well as fiber orientation characteristics, is presented. A parametric study, including the influence of elastic moduli of fiber and matrix, fiber dimension and fiber content is carried out. The modeling results indicate that creep strain of fiber reinforced cement-based composite is significantly influenced by the elastic moduli of fiber and matrix as well as fiber length and thickness (i.e. diameter for fiber with circular cross-section). Model predictions compare favorably with experimental measurements of creep strain of fiber reinforced mortar and concrete under compressive load.     

氧化铝短纤维增强铝基复合材料的蠕变破坏行为

研究了挤压铸造Al₂O₃短纤维增强铝基复合材料在350℃恒应力条件下的蠕变行为。蠕变试验过程中采用中断实验的方法对复合材料的显微组织进行观察,发现复合材料在蠕变过程中纤维发生断裂,弱界面发生破坏以及基体合金在应力作用下发生变形。根据复合材料在蠕变三个阶段中显微组织的变化情况,对其宏观蠕变行为进行了分析,认为位错在复合材料中滑移和攀移控制整个蠕变过程,并提出了短纤维增强金属基复合材料的蠕变断裂机理,合理地解释了复合材料的蠕变过程。      

Modelling post-crack tension-softening behavior of fiber-reinforced materials

We present a general method for the traction-separation law for the cohesive model of fiber reinforced materials with brittle matrix. The proposed approach is based on results from the theories of marked point and fiber processes. The application of stochastic notions in the field of traction-separation laws and tension-softening curves for fiber reinforced composites allows the thorough investigation of the random effect of the fiber reinforcement on cohesive behavior. The presented method accounts for correlations between length and orientation as may be the case in real fiber reinforced composites. We study the influence of randomness of fiber length and degree of anisotropy on the post-crack tension softening curves. It turns out that fiber length and orientation distributions have a tremendous effect on the crack-opening behavior.     

Creep investigations of alumina-based all-oxide ceramic matrix composites

The long-term tensile creep behavior of all-oxide ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) was investigated. The accompanying fiber bundle tests revealed a strong influence of processing conditions on the creep resistance. CMCs with perpendicular fiber orientations were tested under two different load directions, moreover CMCs with nearly unidirectional fiber texture were investigated. Depending on the conditions, the absence of a steady-state creep stage was observed in most cases and due to an early onset of damage. As the majority of the samples was tested up to high strains and rupture, different failure mechanisms could be evaluated. An attempt was made to estimate fiber controlled creep rates via bundle data, but this approach also revealed problems when elastic data from unidirectional composites are transferred to CMCs with more complex fiber architecture.     

界面对硅酸铝短纤维增强AZ91D镁基复合材料蠕变性能的影响

界面对复合材料蠕变性能的影响很大。在试验分析的基础上建立了硅酸铝短纤维增强AZ91D镁基复合材料理论分析模型,利用三维有限元分析方法,系统研究了界面特性、界面上应力应变分布和短纤维位向变化对硅酸铝短纤维增强AZ91D镁基复合材料蠕变性能的影响。研究表明：界面特性,如厚度、模量,均对纤维最大轴应力和稳态蠕变速率有影响,当界面厚度增加,纤维最大轴应力减小而稳态蠕变速率增大;当界面模量增大,纤维最大轴应力增大而稳态蠕变速率减小,但当界面模量高于基体模量时,纤维最大轴应力和稳态蠕变速率均保持不变;纤维位向也影响轴应力分布和稳态蠕变速率,纤维在其末端界面上存在较大的应力和应变,此处容易产生微裂纹而使材料抗蠕变能力下降;界面对硅酸铝短纤维增强AZ91D镁基复合材料的蠕变曲线和蠕变断裂机制也有影响,其影响程度还与纤维位向有关。     

Creep behavior of SiC fiber-reinforced hot-pressed Si3N4 composites

The creep response of SiC fiber-reinforced Si₃N₄ composites has been measured using four-point flexural loading at temperatures of 1200–1450°C and stress levels ranging from 250 to 350 MPa. Parameters characterizing the stress and temperature dependence of flexural creep strain rates were determined. A numerical analysis was also performed to estimate the power-law creep parameters for tensile and compressive creep from the bend test data. The incorpoporation of SiC fiber into Si₃N₄ resulted in substantial improvements in creep resistance even at very high stresses. The steady-state creep deformation mechanism, determined to be subcritical crack growth in the unreinforced matrix, changed to a mechanism in the composites of repeated matrix stress relaxation-fiber rupture-load dispersion by the matrix. Multiple fiber fracture rather than multiple matrix cracking resulted. The tertiary creep in the composite resulted from the rapid growth of the microcracks which initiated from the fiber rupture sites. Fiber strength, matrix cracking stress and interfacial shear strength have been identified as the key microstructural parameters controlling the creep behavior of the composite.     

Effects of environment on creep behavior of two oxide/oxide ceramic–matrix composites at 1200 °C

The tensile creep behavior of two oxide/oxide ceramic–matrix composites (CMCs) was investigated at 1200 °C in laboratory air, in steam, and in argon. The composites consist of a porous oxide matrix reinforced with laminated, woven mullite/alumina (Nextel™720) fibers, have no interface between the fiber and matrix, and rely on the porous matrix for flaw tolerance. The matrix materials were alumina and aluminosilicate. The tensile stress–strain behavior was investigated and the tensile properties were measured at 1200 °C. Tensile creep behavior of both CMCs was examined for creep stresses in the 80–150 MPa range. Creep run-out defined as 100 h at creep stress was achieved in air and in argon for stress levels ≤100 MPa for both composites. The retained strength and modulus of all specimens that achieved run-out were evaluated. The presence of steam accelerated creep rates and reduced creep life of both CMCs. In the case of the composite with the aluminosilicate matrix, no-load exposure in steam at 1200 °C caused severe degradation of tensile strength. Composite microstructure, as well as damage and failure mechanisms were investigated. Poor creep performance of both composites in steam is attributed to the degradation of the fibers and densification of the matrix. Results indicate that the aluminosilicate matrix is considerably more susceptible to densification and coarsening of the porosity than the alumina matrix. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, Department of Defense or the U.S. Government.     

Short-term creep behavior of a biodegradable polymer reinforced with wood-fibers

The short-time creep behavior at tensile and single cantilever mode of deformation for a series of biodegradable composites was thoroughly studied. The composites were based on a biodegradable polymer matrix consisted a blend of poly(butylene adipate-terephthalate) (PBAT) copolyester, produced by non-renewable resources, and Polylactic acid (PLA). The matrix was reinforced with three different wood fiber types, at 20 and 30 wt%. The experimental data were analyzed in terms of Findley's and Burger's viscoelastic models. The effect of stress and temperature and wood fiber type on the material's creep response was analytically studied, while the Burger's model parameters were related to the composites morphology. In all cases, the wood fibers improved the creep resistance of the composites.     

Comparative evaluation of fiber treatments on the creep behavior of jute/green epoxy composites

This work presents the short term creep behavior of novel treated jute fabric reinforced green epoxy composites. Jute fabric was treated with CO₂ pulsed infrared laser, ozone, enzyme and plasma. The treated jute fibers were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Composites were prepared by hand layup method and compression molding technique. The creep and dynamic mechanical tests were performed in three-point bending mode by dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA). The creep strain was experiential to increase with temperature. The treated composites exhibited less creep strain than untreated one at all temperatures. The best result in terms of creep deformation is presented by laser treated composite which dominantly exhibited elastic behavior rather than viscous behavior, especially at higher temperatures. The Burgers four parameters model was used to fit the experimental creep data using R statistical computing software. A good agreement between experimental data and theoretical curves were obtained. Dynamic mechanical analysis results revealed the reduction in the tangent delta peak height of treated composites, might be due to improvement in fiber/matrix interfacial adhesion. The degree of interfacial adhesion between the jute fiber and green epoxy was also anticipated using adhesion factor obtained through DMA data and laser treated composite revealed the better interlocking of fibers and matrix at the interface.     

On the matrix cracking stress and the redistribution of internal stresses in brittle-matrix composites

A concept is proposed to increase the matrix cracking stress of some brittle-matrix composites by taking advantage of the redistribution of internal stresses that occurs when a composite with phases that have dissimilar creep behavior is subjected to thermomechanical loading. The concept is elaborated through the stress analysis of a model unidirectional composite with constituents that exhibit linear viscoelastic behavior. It is shown that if a composite with a matrix that is less creep resistant than the fibers is subjected to a treatment involving both thermal and mechanical loading (e.g. creep test), stresses can be transferred from the matrix to the fibers, resulting in the stress–relaxation of the matrix. Furthermore, it is also shown that by the elastic recovery of the fibers, the matrix can be subjected to large compressive residual stresses at the end of the treatment. The conditions for the viability of this concept and the implications of fiber overloading and potential loss of composite-like behavior are discussed.     

Modeling and simulation of the effect of fiber breakage on creep behavior of fiber-reinforced metal matrix composites

A theoretical model and computer simulation methodology was developed to predict the effect of fiber fracture on creep behavior of continuous fiber-reinforced metal matrix composites. Initially, a single fiber model was developed based upon the fiber statistical characteristics and a shear-lag analysis to establish the computation simulation route. Then, the methodology was extended to predict the creep behavior of a multiple fiber composite. A failure criterion was also incorporated in the model to predict the rupture life of the composite. A parametric study was also conducted to investigate the effects of properties of the constituents on the longitudinal creep behavior of the SCS-6/Ti composite.     

Interface diffusion-induced creep and stress relaxation in unidirectional metal matrix composites under biaxial loading

Analytical solutions are developed for interface diffusion-induced creep and stress relaxation in unidirectional metal matrix composites under biaxial transverse loading. The driving force for the interface diffusion is the normal stress acting on the interface, which is obtained from rigorous Eshelby inclusion theory. The solutions are a function of the applied stress, volume fraction and radius of the reinforced-fiber, the modulus ratio between the fiber and the matrix, specially, exhibit a strong dependence of creep rate and stress relaxation behavior on the biaxial stress ratio. Moreover, the solution for the interface stress presented in this study also gives some insight into the relationship between the interface diffusion and interface slip. For the application of the solutions in the realistic composites, the scale effect is taken into account by detailed finite element analysis based on a unit cell model.     

应力水平和纤维角度对CGF/PP复合材料蠕变行为的影响及其Burgers模型参数的数值预测

采用DMA的Creep模式分别测试了短时间内（15 min）聚丙烯（PP）在不同应力水平和温度下的单向拉伸蠕变行为,长时间内（10 h）连续玻璃纤维增强聚丙烯（CGF/PP）复合材料单层板在不同应力水平和不同纤维角度上的拉伸蠕变行为。利用Burgers黏弹性模型拟合了蠕变测试数据,构建了相关参数与应力水平和纤维角度的依赖性。结果表明:PP和CGF/PP单层板的蠕变柔量均随应力增大而显著增加,稳态蠕变速率也随之增加,蠕变模量保留率明显下降,PP基体的黏弹性主要决定了CGF/PP单层板在低应力水平下的蠕变行为; 30%应力水平下,偏轴拉伸的纤维角度在0°~90°范围内存在拉-剪耦合效应,在45°时最为显著,此时稳态蠕变速率和蠕变变形量最大;利用四元件Burgers黏弹性模型拟合各条件下蠕变曲线得到的数值模型与实验数据具有较好的相关性,相关系数达到0.99,从得到的数值模型可知相关模型参数存在明显的应力和角度依赖关系;利用模型参数的数值拟合公式分别预测10 MPa应力下0°纤维方向的蠕变曲线及45°纤维方向上30%应力水平的偏轴蠕变曲线均与实验曲线一致,表明本文得到的数值模型的可靠性。      

Evaluation of time-dependent change in fiber stress profiles during long-term pull-out tests at constant loads using Raman spectroscopy

Constant-load pull-out tests were carried out on single-fiber model composite specimens for 500 to 1,000 hours in order to investigate the time-dependent change in fiber axial stress profiles resulting from matrix creep in unidirectional continuous fiber-reinforced composites. Three resins used as the matrix materials, in which single carbon fibers were embedded, were normal epoxy, a blend with a more flexible epoxy, and UV-curable acrylic. The time-dependent change in fiber stress profiles in the constant-load pull-out tests was measured using Raman spectroscopy, and creep and relaxation tests for the matrix resins themselves were performed. It was observed that the normal epoxy matrix composite exhibited only a negligible change in the fiber stress profile with time whereas the flexible epoxy and UV-curable acrylic matrices allowed, respectively, considerable and significant changes. These observations were shown to be consistent with the creep and stress relaxation test results of the matrix resins. It was also found that the time-dependent change in fiber stress was much slower in the experiment than in the prediction based on perfect bonding at the fiber/matrix interface. The interfacial slip that occurred in the composites tested could be responsible for the gradual variation in fiber stress profiles.