{"title":"Preliminary Mechanical Property Assessment of an Ultra SCS®/Ti-22A1-23Nb Composite","authors":"A. Rosenberger, Preston M. Smith, S. Russ","doi":"10.1520/CTR10617J","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1520/CTR10617J","url":null,"abstract":"The mechanical performance of an orthorhombic-based titanium aluminide matrix composite (OTMC) reinforced with Ultra SCS® silicon carbide continuous monofilament (i.e., Ultra SCS®/Ti-22Al-23Nb) was investigated. Tensile properties, creep resistance, isothermal fatigue, and thermomechanical fatigue were examined over the temperature range from 20 to 760°C, with the bulk of the testing conducted at the upper end of this range to more fully characterize the high-temperature performance of this new composite system. A comparison was made with two similar OTMCs consisting of SCS-6 and Trimarc 1® silicon carbide fiber reinforcement of a Ti-22Al-23Nb matrix. In general, the longitudinal properties benefited significantly as a result of the higher-strength Ultra SCS® fiber. Both the cyclic behavior, isothermal fatigue, and in-phase thermomechanical fatigue, as well as static properties, tension, and creep were improved. However, matrix-dominated performance, including out-of-phase thermomechanical fatigue and transverse properties, was similar or exhibited a slight debit in the Ultra SCS®/Ti-22Al-23 composite. The demonstrated improvement in longitudinal properties makes the Ultra SCS® composite system an excellent choice for rotating components in advanced gas turbine engine applications. However, improvements in transverse properties may still be required for those applications subjected to appreciable off-axis loads.","PeriodicalId":15514,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Composites Technology & Research","volume":"66 1","pages":"164-172"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85208804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Aging Analyses of Polymer Composites Through Time-Temperature Equivalence","authors":"J. Seferis","doi":"10.1520/CTR10618J","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1520/CTR10618J","url":null,"abstract":"A fundamental problem of advanced airplane composite systems is the lack of understanding of the aging process and how it affects the material properties associated with degradation. The concept of Equivalent Property Time (EPT) was established and can be used to understand degradation of polymers and composites in a uniform manner, both for isothermal and dynamic elevated temperature exposures. In this work, bismaleimide neat resin and composite degradation was analyzed with isothermal and dynamic thermogravimetric analysis adapting a descriptive time-temperature concept originally developed for the curing of thermosets. The concept, defined as EPT, described the experimental data accurately for the experimental conditions tested. Thus, this methodology was demonstrated to be a useful tool in designing aging experiments and assessing the lifetime of composite systems. An extension of this concept was developed to include Equivalent Cycle Time (ECT), which involves the effects of cycling-heating, cooling, and holding, which can be used to understand degradation aging phenomena from repeated exposure. Collectively, this work focused on providing an understanding of cycling phenomena for polymers and composites as they relate to environmental influences and their accelerated aging behavior.","PeriodicalId":15514,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Composites Technology & Research","volume":"4 1","pages":"173-179"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81845594","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Behavior of 3-D Orthogonally Woven Composites Under Tensile Loading","authors":"N. Naik, B. Thuruthimattam","doi":"10.1520/CTR10616J","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1520/CTR10616J","url":null,"abstract":"A three-dimensional woven fabric composite strength model is presented for predicting the failure behavior of three-dimensional orthogonally woven composites under on-axis, uniaxial, static tensile loading. The representative unit cell is discretized into sections and elements. The method predicts the stress levels at which secondary failures take place at element level. The effect of secondary failure is considered for further analysis, and the ultimate tensile-failure strength and failure strain are predicted. It is observed that for the same fiber volume fractions, 3-D orthogonally woven composites show a significant increase in through-the-thickness properties without a comparable reduction in in-plane properties. It is found that the assumed cross-sectional geometry of the strand with the same overall fiber volume fraction does not make a significant difference to the elastic and strength properties, and hence a square cross-section can be considered.","PeriodicalId":15514,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Composites Technology & Research","volume":"45 1","pages":"153-163"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76779612","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Damage Modeling of a Transversely Loaded Titanium Matrix Composite Under Cyclic Conditions","authors":"R. Neu, Amit J. Patel","doi":"10.1520/CTR10949J","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1520/CTR10949J","url":null,"abstract":"The life-limiting loading configuration of weakly bonded unidirectional titanium matrix composites is often transverse cyclic loading. Most fatigue tests under this loading configuration have been conducted at maximum stress levels above the monotonic proportional limit. However, the fatigue behavior at maximum stress levels below the monotonic proportional limit is often of interest, yet little work has been performed to identify this region on the fatigue life diagram. This investigation examined the behavior of a 16-ply SCS-9/Timetal 21S composite loaded transversely under generally low amplitude fatigue conditions. The fatigue limit under this loading configuration was found to be about one half the proportional limit. Residual strength tests were then conducted to determine the state of damage through measuring the change in stiffness using a number of unloading and reloading events. A damage mechanics methodology was demonstrated as a means to quantify the effects of the fatigue damage on the mechanical performance.","PeriodicalId":15514,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Composites Technology & Research","volume":"39 1","pages":"75-83"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85608006","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
U. Vaidya, M. Kamath, M. Hosur, H. Mahfuz, S. Jeelani
{"title":"Low-Velocity Impact Response of Cross-Ply Laminated Sandwich Composites with Hollow and Foam-Filled Z-Pin Reinforced Core","authors":"U. Vaidya, M. Kamath, M. Hosur, H. Mahfuz, S. Jeelani","doi":"10.1520/CTR10950J","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1520/CTR10950J","url":null,"abstract":"Sandwich composites offer unique lightweight and high bending stiffness advantages for a wide variety of engineered structures. Traditional foam core sandwich constructions exhibit low transverse stiffness and catastrophic compression failure of the core, besides being inaccessible in terms of space. In this study, two configurations including a hollow truss/Z-pin core comprising a three-dimensional (3-D) open network of titanium pins and a foam core reinforced with a 3-D arrangement of titanium pins have been considered in conjunction with traditional foam core sandwich composites. These innovative core designs have the potential to enhance the impact damage resistance, and provide damage containment mechanisms and space/core accessibility advantages. The top and bottom facesheets in all three types of sandwich constructions are made from 16 layers of E-glass/epoxy prepregs stacked in crossly orientation. The low-velocity impact response of the composites is studied at five energy levels, ranging from 11 to 40 J, with an intention of investigating the damage initiation, damage propagation, and failure mechanisms. The influence of spacing the Z-pins in a foam core has also been studied at the same five energy levels. Detailed microscopic inspection has been conducted to determine the impact failure characteristics of the three types of sandwich composites. For the energy levels considered, the results demonstrate that by reinforcing the foam cells with Z-pins, low-velocity impact damage is contained effectively and is limited to the localized dimensions of the core and facesheet that lie within a pain cluster dimension.","PeriodicalId":15514,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Composites Technology & Research","volume":"10 1","pages":"84-97"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87887163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Measured Through-the-Thickness Thermal Diffusivity of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials","authors":"J. Zalameda","doi":"10.1520/CTR10951J","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1520/CTR10951J","url":null,"abstract":"The thermal diffusivity of carbon fiber reinforced composite materials is dependent on fiber, matrix, and porosity volume fractions. Since the carbon fiber thermal conductivity is much greater than the epoxy resin matrix thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity is a good indicator of the fiber volume fraction. In this study, through-the-thickness thermal diffusivity images were obtained nondestructively on carbon fiber reinforced composite plates, and the values varied from 0.0035 to 0.0062 cm2/s. The fiber and porosity volume fractions were measured destructively, and their values varied from 56.0 to 70.5% and from 0.9 to 7.2%, respectively. The destructive test data were used as a standard for comparison of three commonly used transverse equivalent thermal conductivity models: the Stacked Plate, the mixed flow Cylindrical Fiber model, and the Composite Circular Assemblage model. In these models, a porosity correction is also studied. There was very good agreement between the Composite Circular Assemblage and Cylindrical Fiber model when porosity levels were less than 2%. The porosity correction helped to reduce the chi-squared value by 24% in the Cylindrical Filament model. Finally, the potential is discussed to image fiber volume fraction nondestructively using the described thermal measurement system.","PeriodicalId":15514,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Composites Technology & Research","volume":"3 2","pages":"98-102"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91482355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Compression After Impact Testing of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic Laminates","authors":"M. Hosur, C. Murthy, T. S. Ramurthy","doi":"10.1520/CTR10947J","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1520/CTR10947J","url":null,"abstract":"Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) composite laminates are susceptible for multiple delaminations, which reduce the compressive strength significantly even when the impact load is insufficient to cause visible damage. The post-impact compression test is used widely to assess the relative performance of different composite laminates with different fiber matrix combinations. In the present work, CFRP (T300/914) laminates were subjected to low-velocity impact loading simulating tool drops and runway debris. Compression after impact (CAI) tests were performed using fixtures as per NASA specifications. Results obtained indicate definite correlation between impact energy, failure strain, and residual compressive strength.","PeriodicalId":15514,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Composites Technology & Research","volume":"67 1","pages":"51-64"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82583192","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Compressive Strength of Hybrid Composite Tubes After Low-Energy Impact","authors":"H. Liu, N. Tai, S. Lin","doi":"10.1520/CTR10948J","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1520/CTR10948J","url":null,"abstract":"Hybrid composite tubes were wound with Kevlar fibers under three winding angles and sandwiched by either hoop carbon or glass fibers. The tubes subjected to low-energy impact using a drop-weight impact apparatus with a round-ended impactor have been investigated. Compression after impact (CAI) strengths were measured, and the damage tolerances of hybrid tubes were assessed by the residual strengths. Compared to compressive strengths of the tubes without low-energy impact, CAI strengths of hybrid tubes decreased significantly due to delamination generation and propagation from the impact site. The microstructure of CAI hybrid tubes were examined, and explanations for their damage modes through the thickness were proposed. We also studied the damage mechanisms that were induced by impact and compression, and their interaction, which was related to winding angle and hybrid fibers. In addition, the correlation among damage mechanisms, failure modes, and CAI strengths was also investigated.","PeriodicalId":15514,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Composites Technology & Research","volume":"44 1","pages":"65-74"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82434298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimal design of laminates for maximum buckling resistance and minimum weight","authors":"P. Khong","doi":"10.1520/CTR10609J","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1520/CTR10609J","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, a multi-objective optimal design for uniaxially loaded laminated composite panels is presented. Three design variables are adopted, namely number of layers, ply-thickness, and ply orientation angle. The two design objectives are to maximize buckling resistance and to minimize weight of the composite laminates. These two design objectives are assigned with different design level requirements, owing to different relative importance in practice. The fuzzy-optimization approach is engaged in such a case. Hence, a set of compromise solutions for the fuzzy-controlled multi-objective optimization can be obtained. The designer can thus select the preferred design level and obtain the optimal solution. In the complete design scheme, the composite laminates are analyzed by the refined finite strip analysis. This approach can deal with the instability of slender composite laminates effectively.","PeriodicalId":15514,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Composites Technology & Research","volume":"6 1","pages":"25-32"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80252538","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Translaminar Reinforced Composites: A Review","authors":"L. Dickinson, G. Farley, Mk Hinders","doi":"10.1520/CTR10607J","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1520/CTR10607J","url":null,"abstract":"A trans-laminar-reinforced (TLR) composite may be defined as a composite laminate with up to 5% volume of fibrous reinforcement oriented in a translaminar or through-thickness direction. The TLR can be continuous threads as in stitched laminates, or it can be discontinuous rods or pins as in Z-fiber materials. These materials may be considered a subset of 3D composites, with the distinction that the material structure is a simple layered structure with only a few percent volume of reinforcement through-the-thickness. It has been repeatedly documented in the literature that adding either type of TLR to an otherwise two-dimensional laminate results in the following advantages: substantially improved compression-after-impact response, considerably increased fracture toughness in Mode I (double cantilever beam) and Mode II (end notch flexure), and severely restricted size and growth of impact damage and edge delamination. TLR has also been used to eliminate catastrophic stiffener disbonding in stiffened structures, and in cocured structures it may be used as a substitute for mechanical fasteners. TLR directly protects the Achilles' heel of laminated composites, that is, delamination. As little as 1% volume of TLR significantly alters the mechanical response of laminates. While there is a significant volume of literature, which is reviewed in this paper, there is still a very incomplete understanding of the mechanisms and parameters affecting those mechanisms responsible for the significant changes in the laminate response.","PeriodicalId":15514,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Composites Technology & Research","volume":"1 1","pages":"3-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78582506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}