Observation of composite materials using coupled mechanical testing and computed tomography

Vlastimil Kunc, Donald Erdman, Barbara Frame, Robert Norris, Scott Case

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Abstract

A coupled load frame and x-ray micro-tomography unit was used to observe damage processes occurring within model composite specimens subjected to mechanical loading. These specimens consisted of two tows of glass fiber in the form of bound loops within an epoxy matrix of cylindrical form with 3-mm diameter cross-section. Computed tomography reconstruction was used to investigate internal structure of the specimens under load. This reconstruction revealed internal cracking and progressive failure in several experiments.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSociety for Experimental Mechanics - 11th International Congress and Exhibition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics 2008
Pages139-158
Number of pages20
StatePublished - 2008
Event11th International Congress and Exhibition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics 2008 - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: Jun 2 2008Jun 5 2008

Publication series

NameSociety for Experimental Mechanics - 11th International Congress and Exhibition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics 2008
Volume1

Conference

Conference11th International Congress and Exhibition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period06/2/0806/5/08

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