New technique to characterize the fiber/matrix interphase properties under high strain rates

M. Tanoglu, S. H. McKnight, G. R. Palmese, J. W. Gillespie

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Abstract

Dynamic interphase-loading apparatus (DILA) has been developed to directly characterize the fiber/matrix interphase properties of composites under high loading rates. This apparatus uses a micro-mechanical method (micro-indentation) that is based on the debonding of a fiber from the matrix at the interphase region. Displacement rates up to 3000 μm/s that cause deformation of the interphase under high shear strain rates were obtained using the fast expansion capability of piezoelectric actuators (PZT). Transient force and fiber displacement for a specific displacement rate is measured during the test. The data are reduced to apparent average interphase shear strength and energy absorbed during debonding and frictional sliding during the micro-debonding process. An E-glass-fiber/epoxy-amine interphase was tested under various loading rates to demonstrate the capability of the test apparatus. Test results showed that the strength and energy-absorbing capability of the E-glass/epoxy-amine interphase are sensitive to loading rate.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1127-1138
Number of pages12
JournalComposites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
Volume31
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2000
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Mechanics of Materials

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