Abstract
The impact performance of carbon fiber-epoxy resin laminates could be improved by hybridizing with high-performance polyethylene fiber plies. The polyethylene fiber provided an increase in elastic energy absorption capability and consequently improved damage tolerance. The highest impact values were obtained by positioning the polyethylene fiber plies at the non-impacted surface, in the tension zone of the laminate, and at a low adhesion level. The improved damage tolerance was reflected by a significant redn. in both visible and non-visible damage
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Composite strcutures : proceedings of the 6th international conference, held at Paisley College of Technology, Scotland, 9-11 September 1991 |
Editors | I.H. Marschall |
Place of Publication | London |
Publisher | Elsevier Applied Science Publishers |
Pages | 585-598 |
ISBN (Print) | 1-85166-647-8 |
Publication status | Published - 1991 |