This article presents a detailed investigation of the impact behaviour of different fibre reinforced composites. A testing programme of low-velocity and high-velocity impact was carried out to evaluate the damage resistance and tolerance of laminates, non-crimp fabric (NCF) reinforced and three-dimensional (3D) woven fabric reinforced composites. The results showed that 3D woven composites have the best damage resistance and tolerance in low-velocity impact, while NCF composites show superior damage resistance in high-velocity impact. Laminate composites have the best in-plane mechanical properties.


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    Title :

    Impact behaviour of composites with different fibre architecture


    Contributors:
    Chen, F (author) / Hodgkinson, J M (author)


    Publication date :

    2009-07-01


    Size :

    9 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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