Study on vital static properties of fine blanking of GFRP composites with that of conventional drilling

Among the high performance engineering materials, fiber-reinforced plastics play an important role. The present work is concerned with the comparison of vital static strength properties of fine blanking with conventional drilling on hand lay-up made glass fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP) laminates of four different reinforcement lay-up sequences such as unidirectional [0/0]_n, angle ply [0?±?45]_ns, quasi-isotropic [0/45/90]_ns, and cross-ply [0/90]_n. Observation includes tensile and flexural bending strengths of the specimens without hole and with hole by conventional drilling and fine blanking. In this work, an endeavor has been made to simulate the service conditions to determine their effect on the response of composite laminates. Detailed studies on GFRP composites when subjected to different loading environments such as static loading, particularly tensile loading, and low frequency high amplitude (fatigue) loading were carried out. The response of the composite laminates to these service environments has been evaluated in terms of flexural strength and modulus. From the tensile study, it was observed that by inserting a hole at center by drilling, the strength was reduced to one third, and by inserting a hole at center by fine blanking, the strength was increased nearly 20% than that of drilling. Apart from this, the flexural test conducted on polymeric composite specimens showed that an exposure to low frequency and high amplitude loading enhances the flexural strength up to certain duration of exposure, beyond which, due to accumulation of damage within the composites, the flexural strength reduces with number of cycles. This can be attributed to possible strain-induced stiffening of fibers and interface.     

不同铺层转角T700/E44 复合材料拉伸强度有限元分析

碳纤维复合材料的失效行为与复合材料内部的应力状态有关,不同铺层转角的单向碳纤维复合材料层合板的性能具有明显差异。文中利用HyperWorks 商用有限元软件建立了T700/E44 复合材料层合板拉伸模型,基于Chang-Chang 复合材料失效模型对不同铺层转角复合材料层合板的 X 向及 Y 向拉伸性能进行了数值模拟分析。研究结果表明,复合材料层合板以45° 铺层转角对称结构层合时,复合材料有着最佳的综合拉伸性能。这对高性能雷达中复合材料部件的铺层结构设计具有重要的指导意义。     

Effect of stress ratio on fatigue life of GFRP composites for WT blade

Fatigue life of GFRP (glass-fiber reinforced plastic) composites used in wind turbine rotor blades has been evaluated considering the glass fiber orientations. Three different laminate composites with the respective laminating orientation of 0°, ±45°, and 0°±45° were prepared using vacuum infusion method. Tensile properties and S-N curves for these composites were experimentally determined at room temperature. From the tensile tests, it was found that tensile properties were greatly dependent upon the fiber orientation and the tensile strength of unidirectional composite was the largest and bidirectional (45°) composite was the weakest among three composites. The fatigue properties were determined under constant amplitude load control at different stress ratios, R, of 0.5, 0.1 and ?0.2. The properties also show the dependency of stress ratios and fiber orientation. The fatigue life diagrams of these three composite were relatively well presented with the double logarithmic S-N curve. The linear slopes of the respective S-N curves for three composite were not greatly different. The fatigue limits for the composites were evaluated and predicted with linear Goodman and Gerber diagrams.     

苎麻增强环氧树脂复合材料的力学性能

分别以苎麻原麻和碱麻为增强体,KH550为偶联剂,制备了苎麻增强环氧树脂复合材料,研究了偶联剂用量和纤维含量对复合材料力学性能的影响,并对拉伸断口进行了观察。结果表明:当纤维的质量分数为50%,偶联剂用量为2%时,原麻/环氧树脂复合材料的力学性能最好,拉伸强度为172.9MPa,弯曲强度达365.4MPa;当纤维的质量分数为50%,偶联剂用量为3%时,碱麻/环氧树脂复合材料具有最好的拉伸性能,拉伸强度为117.3MPa;当纤维的质量分数为40%,偶联剂用量为3%时,碱麻/环氧树脂复合材料具有最好的弯曲性能,弯曲强度达293.2MPa。     

Effect of prestress level on the strength of CFRP composite laminate

The effect of fiber prestressing has been investigated on the tensile strength, modulus strength, flexural properties and residual stresses of Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites. Unidirectional carbon fiber in an epoxy resin has been examined under different prestressing levels (0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, 60, 80 MPa) at ambient temperature and 50 % fiber volume fraction. A new method was implemented to produce the prestressed laminates for several standard tests. The results showed that prestressing on 3-ply unidirectional carbon fibers improved the fiber tensile strength to 99 % and the tensile modulus to 31 %. Similarly on 8-ply unidirectional carbon fibers has improved the fiber flexural strength to 63 % and flexural modulus to 81 %. A new technique was used to measure the residual stresses and tensile modulus of the composite laminate by recording the final extension and the remaining load directly after the curing process and releasing the applied load.

     

Mechanical characterization of jute-basalt hybrid composites with graphene as nanofiller

Natural fibre composites, due to their biodegradable and eco friendly nature, are being explored for potential application in wide areas. But their strengths need to be enhanced. Hybridization of the natural fibres with incorporation of nanofillers helps to tailor the properties of nanofillers, and individual fibers and enhance the properties of resultant composite. The present work aims to explore the mechanical propertis of jute-basalt hybrid composites by incorporating graphene nanofillers of varying concentrations. Basalt, jute and jute-basalt hybrid composites with varying concentrations of graphene (0 wt%, 0.2 wt%, 0.4 wt%, 0.6 wt%, 1 wt%) are prepared. Effect of hybridization of different fibers and influence of graphene on mechanical properties are analyzed. The effect of nature of top and bottom laminates on mechanical properties is also observed. Maximum improvement in tensile strength, flexural strength and hardness is found to be 13 %, 29 % and 55 %, respectively, with hybrid composite containing 1 wt.% graphene compared to hybrid composite without graphene. Impact strength is found to be highest for hybrid composite containing 0.4 wt.% graphene with 17 % increase compared to hybrid composite without graphene.

     

应力波载荷作用下CFRP、GFRP层板动态拉伸性能的实验研究

介绍了Hopkinson杆冲击拉伸实验设备以及实验技术,推导了应力、应变的计算公式。利用Hopkinson杆加载装置对CFRP、GFRP层合板进行了冲击拉伸实验研究,得到不同应变率下CFRP、GFRP层板的应力、应变(бε)曲线,以及断裂强度、拉伸模量、断裂应变等力学参数,以期对复合材料层板在冲击拉伸情况下动态力学行为和变形、破坏机理有一个初步的认识。     

Mechanical properties of bio-absorbable PLA/PGA fiber-reinforced composites

This study investigated important mechanical properties, the flexural strength and flexural modulus, of polyglycolic acid (PGA) fiber-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composites fabricated by melt-mixing. The flexural strength and flexural modulus were estimated using three-point bending tests conducted at 37°C. Both the flexural strength and flexural modulus were increased by PGA fiber reinforcement. Viscoelastic properties were also investigated using dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) under tensile loading. Results show that PGA fiber, which acts as the nucleate agent of PLA, restrains the molecular chains of PLA. That restraint reduces deformation at the same stress condition, thereby improving the PLA flexural properties.     

Influence of Concentration of Aramid Fabric on Abrasive Wear Performance of Polyethersulfone Composites

In this work, three composites of polyethersulfone (PES) containing Aramid (Kevlar 29) fabric with concentration 64, 72 and 83% (by weight) were developed by the compression molding technique. These composites were characterized for their mechanical and physical properties. The abrasive-wear performance of the composites was evaluated by abrading 1 × 1 × 1 cm³ samples against silicon carbide paper under various loads. The fabric reinforcement enhanced the abrasive-wear resistance of PES significantly (approximately 3–8 times depending on the operating conditions). It was observed that the 80% fabric composite showed the highest resistance to wear and impact along with the best tensile strength and elongation properties. Its flexural strength and ILSS value, however, were lowest. The 64% fabric composite, on the other hand, showed an exactly reverse trend among the three composites. Considering all the properties simultaneously, it was concluded that in the selected range of composites 72% fabric inclusion was the optimum for the best combination of tribological and mechanical properties. Ratner–Lancaster plots showed good linearity indicating that ultimate tensile strength and elongation to break were the prominent factors controlling the abrasive-wear behavior of the composites.     

Influence of building orientation on the flexural strength of laminated object manufacturing specimens

This study aims to define the best building orientation for components produced via the Laminated object manufacturing (LOM) technique to enhance their flexural performance. Results of previous research show that components produced via LOM are capable of with-standing higher deflections than components produced through other layer manufacturing techniques. However, the relation between the building orientation and flexural strength of components has not yet been assessed. Four types of specimens have been manufactured using different building orientations for each type. The specimens have been tested in a machine with four loading points to evaluate their failure mode and identify the best building orientation toward flexural loading. The best building orientation in terms of maximum load before failure is 45°. Furthermore, a repetitive failure pattern is found for each tested condition. Building orientation is confirmed to be a relevant parameter in LOM manufacturing by influencing the mechanical properties of components.     

Mechanical properties of different anatomical sites of the bone-tendon origin of lateral epicondyle

A series of rabbit common extensor tendon specimens of the humeral epicondyle were subjected to tensile tests under two displacement rates (100 mm/min and 10 mm/min) and different elbow flexion positions 45°, 90° and 135°. Biomechanical properties of ultimate tensile strength, failure strain, energy absorption and stiffness of the bone-tendon specimen were determined. Statistically significant differences were found in ultimate tensile strength, failure strain, energy absorption and stiffness of bone-tendon specimens as a consequence of different elbow flexion angles and displacement rates. The results indicated that the bone-tendon specimens at the 45° elbow flexion had the lowest ultimate tensile strength; this flexion angle also had the highest failure strain and the lowest stiffness compared to other elbow flexion positions. In comparing the data from two displacement rates, bone-tendon specimens had lower ultimate tensile strength at all flexion angles when tested at the 10 mm/min displacement rate. These results indicate that creep damage occurred during the slow displacement rate. The major failure mode of bone-tendon specimens during tensile testing changed from 100% of midsubstance failure at the 90° and 135° elbow flexion to 40% of bone-tendon origin failure at 45°. We conclude that failure mechanics of the bone-tendon unit of the lateral epicondyle are substantially affected by loading direction and displacement rate.     

Impact of stacking sequence on tribological wear performance of woven jute-glass hybrid epoxy composites

Natural fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) composites have gained much interest because of their environment friendliness and cost-effectiveness compared to synthetic fibre-reinforced composites. The availability of natural fibre and ease of manufacturing have tempted researchers worldwide to develop a locally available low-cost fibre and study their feasibility for reinforcement purposes and to what extent they can satisfy the required specifications of well-reinforced polymer composite for tribological application. FRP composites have various applications in the automobile, aerospace and marine fields. They are applied to inlet cone, fan exit guide vanes and other parts of structures in a turbofan engine for lightening an engine. The erosion characteristics of the FRP composites are of vital importance due to the operational requirements in dusty environments. In this present work, the impact of stacking sequence on erosion wear behaviour of untreated woven jute and glass fabric-reinforced epoxy hybrid composites has been investigated experimentally. The orientation of glass and jute fabric was kept at (0°–90°) and (45°–45°) for all stacking sequences. All the laminates were prepared using four plies, and, the number and position of glass layers were varied so as to obtain four different stacking sequences. The erosion rate of these composites were evaluated at different impingement angles (30°–90°) at three different impact velocities (V = 48, 70, 82 m/s). Silica sand was used as the erodent. Our results showed that the impingement angle had a significant influence on the erosion rate. The composite materials showed semi-ductile behaviour with the maximum erosion at an impingement angle of 60°. The morphologies of the eroded surface were observed by a scanning electron microscope, and the possible erosion mechanisms were discussed.     

Mechanical behavior and numerical estimation of fracture resistance of a SCS6 fiber reinforced reaction bonded S13N4 continuous fiber ceramic composite

Continuous fiber ceramic composites (CFCCs) have advantages over monolithic ceramics: Silicon Nitride composites are not well used for application because of their low fracture toughness and fracture strength, but CFCCs exhibit increased toughness for damage tolerance, and relatively high stiffness in spite of low specific weight. Thus it is important to characterize the fracture resistance and properties of new CFCCs materials. Tensile and flexural tests were carried out for mechanical properties and the fracture resistance behavior of a SCS6 fiber reinforced Si₃N₄ matrix CFCC was evaluated. The results indicated that CFCC composite exhibit a rising R curve behavior in flexural test. The fracture toughness was about 4.8 MPa m^1/2 , which resulted in a higher value of the fracture toughness because of fiber bridging. Mechanical properties as like the elastic modulus, proportional limit and the ultimate strength in a flexural test are greater than those in a tensile test. Also a numerical modeling of failure process was accomplished for a flexural test. This numerical results provided a good simulation of the cumulative fracture process of the fiber and matrix in CFCCs.     

Effect of rare earth solution on mechanical and tribological properties of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic polyimide composite

Rare earth solution (RES) surface modification and air-oxidation methods were used to improve the interfacial adhesion of the carbon fiber reinforced polyimide (CF/PI) composite. The mechanical and tribological properties of the PI composites reinforced by the carbon fibers treated with different surface modification methods were comparatively investigated. Results showed that both the strength parameters (tensile and flexural) of the CF/PI composites improved remarkably due to RES treatment along with enhancement in friction and wear performance.     

冷轧制备碳纤维-铝合金层板及其弯曲力学性能

为研究铝合金/碳纤维预浸料轧制制备层板的可行性及力学性能,基于铝板不同表面处理工艺和轧制压下量,制备了碳纤维增强铝合金层板。结合三点弯曲试验分析了表面处理工艺和压下量对层板弯曲力学性能的影响。结果表明：铝合金表面处理工艺和轧制压下量对层板力学性能影响显著,经阳极氧化工艺处理后所得层板弯曲性能改善最为明显,弯曲强度和模量分别为573  MPa和80.9 GPa,相比表面未处理试样分别增加了65.9%和39.1%,界面结合性能明显优于化学清洗法和机械打磨法,层板破坏形式由纤维整体断裂和分层失效转变为纤维屈曲变形;当压下量为6.5%时,铝合金/纤维树脂界面整洁平齐,层板弯曲性能最优,表明适当的轧制压力有利于树脂流动浸润纤维,压实层间孔隙,促进树脂与铝合金表面形成稳定的机械咬合结构。     

Investigation of the effect of temperature and layup on the press forming of polyvinyl chloride-based composite laminates and fiber metal laminates

Semi-crystalline thermoplastic-based composite laminates and fiber metal laminates have a narrow forming temperature window, which limits formability of these products. The intention of this study was investigation of non-melting amorphous polyvinyl chloride as a proper matrix to increase the formability and forming temperature window of these products. For this, [45/?45] and [0/90] layups of polyvinyl chloride-based composite laminates and fiber metal laminates were produced using the film-stacking procedure and later press formed into channel sections at six temperatures in the range of 80 to 200 °C. The effects of the layups and forming temperatures on the forming loads and spring back of the formed profiles were measured, and their effects on the fiber buckling, wrinkling, and delamination of the profiles were evaluated using optical microscope images. The effects of layups and forming temperatures on the deformation mechanisms were also analyzed using the grid strain analysis method. Of the fiber metal laminates, 160 °C was found as the minimum forming temperature, and for the composite laminates, 120 and 160 °C were found as the minimum proper forming temperatures of [45/?45] and [0/90] layups, respectively. Finally, the forming temperature windows and formability of polyvinyl chloride matrix composite laminates and fiber metal laminates were found higher than semi-crystalline matrices.     

Investigations on mechanical and structural aspects of ultrasonic hybrid polymer mixture welding for industrial applications

Two-dimensional C_f/Al composites were fabricated by liquid-solid extrusion following vacuum infiltration technique (LSEVI), and defects were studied and analyzed through optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope(TEM), and the tests of ultimate tensile strength (UTS). Through research, it was found that gas impurities were the main factors to generate hole defects within the 2D-C_f/Al composites, so vacuum level of the test system should be higher than 0.09 MPa. The infiltration of composites would not be sufficient and uniform under the low squeeze pressure of 50 MPa and low squeeze temperature of 590 °C. However, when squeeze pressure was larger than 90 MPa, fiber damage appeared, and macro internal cracks even occurred if it was over 100 MPa. Poor tensile behavior of composites between carbon fibers and matrix might arise because of the inappropriate process parameters. Brittle tensile fracture of composites was observed under the higher preform preheating temperature of 640 °C, and Al₄C₃ was found. Separated fibers and aluminum alloy of tensile fracture might occur under the lower preheating temperature of 580 °C. These defects hindered the improvement of property of C_f/Al composites greatly, and they should be avoided. Through contrast of UTS, internal cracks and poor tensile behavior were the most detrimental factors. Their UTSs were 45 and 117 MPa, respectively, which were less than 120 MPa of matrix. Improved process parameters were used to prepare the 2D-C_f/Al composite, and its defects were seldom found, so UTS of composite was improved 93.3 % than that of matrix.     

Investigations on the strength of mechanical joints prepared from carbon fiber laminates with addition of carbon nanotubes

The present work is to examine the failure modes and failure loads in pin joints prepared from carbon/epoxy composite laminates with addition of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) as nanofillers. The effect of MWCNT in the carbon/epoxy composites was studied by adding 0.1 to 0.5 wt.% content in the epoxy resin. The maximum tensile strength was observed upto 0.3 wt.%, which is due to the enhanced interfacial bond strength and the efficient stress transfer between the stiff MWCNT and soft polymer matrix through refined polymer/MWCNT interface. The nanocomposite laminates for pin joints were prepared using optimised 0.3 wt.% of MWCNT. The different geometric combinations of width to diameter (W/D) and edge to diameter (E/D) ratios were varied from 2 to 5, respectively. The numerical analysis was performed using Hashin damage criteria along with progressive damage analysis to compare the predicted failure loads with the experimental results.     

Assessment of selected properties of LDPE composites reinforced with sugar beet pulp

This study measured the effect of sugar beet pulp (SBP) and maleated polyethylene (MAPE) concentrations on the properties of low density polyethylene (LDPE) composites. SBP concentration has significantly increased density, thickness swelling (TSW), water absorption (WA), flexural strength (FS), tensile modulus (TM) and flexural modulus (FM) of composites while reducing tensile strength (TS), elongation at break (EatB) and impact strength (IS). Presence of MAPE has improved TSW, WA, TS, FS, TM and FM. However, EatB and IS were slightly worsened by MAPE use. Composites showed two main decomposition peaks; one coming from SBP (360–368 °C) and the second one from LDPE degradation (484–490 °C). SEM images showed improved dispersion of SBP. The composites has provided less than 2% weight loss and classified as ‘very durable material’ against white-rot and brown-rot fungi attack. Through this study, potential utilization of SBP in LDPE matrix was demonstrated.     

铺层顺序和垫板对复合材料层压板钉拉脱性能影响分析

机械连接是飞机复合材料结构最重要的连接方式之一,其面外拉脱性能直接影响结构机械连接的强度.本文针对常用的材料和铺层形式,设计相应的试样,开展了铺层方式、材料及金属垫板对复合材料层压板面外拉脱性能影响的试验研究,获取了相应的失效形式.试验结果表明,铺层比例为(40/50/10)具有更高的钉拉脱性能;对复合材料层压板增加金...