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Chapter 7

The document discusses experimental characterization of composite materials. It lists the objectives as determining properties of unidirectional lamina for design, investigating analytical predictions, and independent experimental study. Specific testing includes characterization of materials, lamina properties, interlaminar properties, and properties under different loads. It also discusses experimental stress analysis of laminates and structures, and nondestructive testing for integrity assessment.

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Chapter 7

The document discusses experimental characterization of composite materials. It lists the objectives as determining properties of unidirectional lamina for design, investigating analytical predictions, and independent experimental study. Specific testing includes characterization of materials, lamina properties, interlaminar properties, and properties under different loads. It also discusses experimental stress analysis of laminates and structures, and nondestructive testing for integrity assessment.

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Chapter 7:

Experimental Characterization of Composite Materials


Objectives of Experimental Study:
• Determine properties of unidirectional lamina for use in structural design &
analysis.
• Investigate & verify the analytical prediction of the mechanical behavior of
structure.
• Independent experimental study of material and structural behavior for
specific geometry & loading conditions.

Specific Testing:
• Characterization of constituent materials.
• Characterization of unidirectional lamina.
- Physical: Density, Volume fraction, Porosity, CTE & CME
- Mechanical: E1, E2, ν12, and G12.
• Determination of interlaminar properties.
• Determination of material properties under special loading types; fatigue,
creep, impact, high loading, etc.
• Experimental stress and failure analysis of composite laminates & structures.
• Assessment of structural integrity by nondestructive testing.
Ref: ASTM standards on Testing and Materials-Vol. 15.3) D30 High modulus composite materials.
MIL Handbook
Determination of Tensile Properties

∆σ 1
E1 =
∆ε1
∆ε 2
ν 12 = −
∆ε1

∆σ 2
E2 =
∆ε 2
∆ε1
ν 21 = −
∆ε 2

0-deg 90-deg
Laminates
Determination of Compressive Properties

∆σ 1
E1c =
∆ε1
∆ε 2
ν 12 c = −
∆ε1
Determination of Shear Properties

∆σ x
∆τ 6 =
2
(
∆γ 6 = ∆ε x − ∆ε y )
∆σ x
G12 =
( )
(±45)ns angle-ply
laminate 2 ∆ε x − ∆ε y
Iosipescu Shear Test

x1
Shear modulus G13
x3

x2
Shear modulus G12
x1
Schematic of the loading fixture
x2
Shear modulus G23
P
τ6 =
lh x3
∆γ 6 = ( ∆ε 45 − ∆ε −45 )
∆τ 6
G12 =
∆γ 6

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