Impact damage assessment in CFRP composites using 1D electrical resistance technique

Justin McAndrew, Olesya I. Zhupanska

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Abstract

In this work the effectiveness of the one-dimensional (1D) electrical resistance method at sensing low velocity impact damage in AS4/3501-6 carbon fiber polymer matrix laminated composite plate specimens was studied. A fully instrumented experimental setup for characterization of electrical properties has been developed. Two types of laminates were tested: a 16-ply orthotropic [0/45/-45/90]2s laminate (thickness = 2.25 mm) and a 32-ply orthotropic [0/45/-45/90]4s laminate (thickness = 4.5 mm). Single impact and cumulative damage studies were conducted for both the 16- and 32-ply samples. Before and after each impact, the top surface resistance and the oblique resistance (resistance through the thickness of the specimen at an oblique angle) of the impact region were measured and their effectiveness to sense damage was evaluated.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication51st AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.
ISBN (Print)9781600867422
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameCollection of Technical Papers - AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference
ISSN (Print)0273-4508

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Architecture
  • General Materials Science
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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