On the impact response of electrified carbon fiber polymer matrix composites: Effects of electric current intensity and duration

Robert L. Sierakowski; Igor Ye Telitchev; Olesya I. Zhupanska

doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2007.09.019

On the impact response of electrified carbon fiber polymer matrix composites: Effects of electric current intensity and duration

Robert L. Sierakowski, Igor Ye Telitchev, Olesya I. Zhupanska

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Abstract

In this work, an investigation of the effects of an electric current on the low velocity impact response of carbon fiber polymer matrix unidirectional and cross-ply composites carrying an electric current is presented. Preliminary experimental results show that a short-term application of the DC electric current leads to an increase in the impact resistance of composites, whereas a prolonged application of the current induces a significant heating in the electrified composites and has rather a detrimental effect. The analysis focuses on elucidating the roles of current intensity, duration, and associated current-induced heating in alteration of the composites response. The contributions of Joule heat and contact resistance heat are particularly highlighted.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	639-649
Number of pages	11
Journal	Composites Science and Technology
Volume	68
Issue number	3-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2007.09.019
State	Published - Mar 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

A. Carbon fibers
A. Polymer-matrix composites (PMCs)
B. Impact behavior
C. Damage tolerance
Electro-thermo-mechanical coupling

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Ceramics and Composites
General Engineering

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