The effect of explosives on polymer matrix composite laminates
The effect of explosives on polymer matrix composite laminates
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With an increased use of polymer matrix composite materials in commercial aircraft, it is appropriate to consider the effects of explosives on composites, especially the small quantities placed relatively close to the aircraft structure, characteristic of the terrorist sabotage of aircraft. Small explosive charges were placed on the surface or stood off from carbon fibre and glass fibe laminates. Surface charges produced circular holes surrounded by a delaminated area. The holes increased in size with increased explosive amount. For charges stood off the amount of damage was a function of impulse as well as peak pressure. Damage associated with the attachment of the laminate occurred at lower peak pressures (0.5 MPa) than previously reported. The extent of damage was less for adhesively bonded laminates than for clamped laminates. Damage was in the form of fibre breakage as well as interply delamination.
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The effect of explosives on polymer matrix composite laminates
Die Wirkung von Sprengstoffen auf Schichtverbundwerkstoffe mit einer Polymermatrix
Composites, Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing ; 30A , 3 ; 181-190
1999
10 Seiten, 12 Bilder, 5 Tabellen, 24 Quellen
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English
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