Abstract
This paper provides a comprehensive understanding of the influence mechanism of preloading on low-velocity impact resistance of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite (CFRP) Laminates toughened with Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber in the form of two-dimensional hybrid woven. An innovative preloading apparatus with patent number CN110426278A was developed to apply two kinds of preloading: uniaxial tension and uniaxial compression. Three-dimensional distribution of internal damage and failure patterns obtained by high-resolution optical imaging and X-ray computed tomography, together with Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) were employed to explain the experimental findings and relevant failure mechanisms.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 107472 |
Journal | Thin-Walled Structures |
Volume | 161 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2021 |
Keywords
- Failure mechanism
- Low-velocity impact damage
- Preloading
- X-ray computed tomography