The influence of technological defects on the mechanical behavior of CFRP during buckling under compression based on DIC data and acoustic emission

Abstract

The research focuses on examining the impact of technological defects, specifically "dry-spot" and "wrinkles," on the mechanical behavior and buckling resistance of structural composites. The investigation of the buckling phenomenon was carried out through a compression test on a thin plate fabricated from carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminate. This test was performed using a specialized fixture designed in accordance with ASTM 3410 standard. For the analysis, the study employed a three-dimensional digital optical system, Vic-3D, in conjunction with the AMSY-6 acoustic emission system. The research showcases findings from acoustic emission signals that verify the shear-based mechanism of buckling in plates constructed from CFRP featuring "dry-spot" type defects. In the case of "wrinkles" defects, it was observed that transverse shear transpires at the stress concentration points created by the "excess" layers.