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Influence of matrix modification on interlaminar fracture toughness of glass epoxy laminates using nano and micro fillers.
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Fracture & Structural Integrity / Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale . Jul2023, Vol. 17 Issue 65, p57-75. 17p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) is a composite material made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibers. Hybrid composites are referred to as high-performance FRP materials used in safety-critical structural applications. Generally, FRP composite laminates are very weak in their out-of-plane properties, to address this issue unidirectional (UD) Glass laminates are prepared by modifying the matrix using plasma-treated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in epoxy matrix and compared fracture toughness characteristics with low-cost micro fillers like Aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3). These Nano and Micro fillers are loaded with 0.5wt%, 1wt% and 2wt% in the epoxy matrix while making FRP laminates. Adding these fillers into the epoxy matrix was caused a significant increase in the out-of-plane load-bearing capacity of the composites as compared to plain Glass epoxy laminates. Thus, the fracture toughness was enhanced by 20-26% and 14-17% under mode I and mode II loading respectively. Further, a Scanning electron microscopic analysis was also done on delaminated glass laminates to understand the failure mechanisms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19718993
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 65
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Fracture & Structural Integrity / Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 164569877
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3221/IGF-ESIS.65.05