Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
2009
Abstract
Strain energy release rates are measured and compared for laminated composites stitched with different fibre materials – Carbon, Kevlar and Vectran. DCB test and FE simulation are performed to evaluate the interlaminar toughness. It is proven that Vectran provides the toughest interlaminar reinforcement and is most suitable for Zfibre application.
Publication Title
Proceedings of the 2nd International Seminar on System Design
Recommended Citation
Tan, Kwek Tze; Watanabe, N.; Sano, M.; Takase, M.; Iwahori, Y.; and Hoshi, H., "Material Selection of Z-fibre in Stitched Composites - Experimental and Analytical Comparison Approach" (2009). Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research. 1096.
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