Abstract
The bend-bend fatigue behavior of 3D integral braided carbon/carbon composites (3D C/C) was examined. Fatigue test was conducted under load control at a sinusoidal frequency of 10 Hz to obtain stress-fracture cycles (S-N) relationship. The fatigue limit of the C/C was found to be 203 MPa (92% of the static flexural strength), the lag loops of fatigue load-displacement were transformed from elasticity to anelasticity and the flexibility of specimens were enhanced with increase in applied stress. It is revealed that the interfacial sliding abrasion played an important role in the fatigue failure process, and the extent and speed of sliding abrasion were controlled by the level of applied stress.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 97-102 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Science in China, Series E: Technological Sciences |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2007 |
Keywords
- 3D C/C composites
- Bend-bend fatigue
- Damage mode
- Lag loop