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EVALUATION OF INTERLAMINAR SHEAR FATIGUE DAMAGE PROGRESSION IN 3D WOVEN COMPOSITES WITH TIME-LAPSE X-RAY COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY

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Abstract

This research aims to understand the role of Z-binder weave architecture on the interlaminar shear behaviour and corresponding damage progression mechanisms in 3D woven orthogonal composites under cyclic shear loading. Two different structures: 2×1 and 2×2 twill 3D woven orthogonal composites have been investigated under short beam shear fatigue loading. The damage mechanisms have been evaluated by time-lapse X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) at different fatigue life stages. The primary damage mode is the delamination associated with fibre debonding and resin cracks distributed throughout the composites. The Z-binder is influential in delaying delamination propagation because it is subjected to a local tensile loading when the composite is under shear fatigue loading. The 2×2 twill Z-binder configuration provides better fatigue performance in comparison to 2x1 twill.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 20th European Conference on Composite Materials: Composites Meet Sustainability
EditorsAnastasios P. Vassilopoulos, Veronique Michaud
PublisherEPFL
Pages934-945
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9782970161400
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes
EventEuropean Conference on Composite Materials: Composites Meet Sustainability 2022 - Lausanne, Switzerland
Duration: 26 Jun 202230 Jun 2022
Conference number: 20th
https://infoscience.epfl.ch/entities/publication/ceba6a39-6b21-4fb1-9e9c-9c51c63b9a97 (Proceedings)

Publication series

NameECCM 2022 - Proceedings of the 20th European Conference on Composite Materials: Composites Meet Sustainability
Volume3

Conference

ConferenceEuropean Conference on Composite Materials: Composites Meet Sustainability 2022
Abbreviated titleECCM 2022
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityLausanne
Period26/06/2230/06/22
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Keywords

  • Fatigue
  • Textile composites
  • X-ray Computed Tomography

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