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Interlaminar fracture morphology of carbon fibre/PEEK composites (1987)

Crick, R. A. ; Leach, D. C. ; Meakin, P. J. ; [et al.]

Springer

Journal of materials science 22 (1987), S. 2094-2104

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ISSN: 1573-4803

Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000

Topics: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics

Notes: Abstract The interlaminar fracture morphology of a carbon fibre/poly(ether-ether-ketone) composite (Aromatic Polymer Composite, APC-2) has been examined. The techniques used included scanning electron microscopy on fracture surfaces and on polished and etched sections. Two types of interlaminar fracture are observed: stable and unstable fracture. Both fracture surfaces exhibit microductility but it is more extensive for stable fracture. The fracture surfaces are not planar but have surface roughness. Fibre breakage and peeling are also observed and a quantitative examination enables the fracture energy contributions from the various processes to be calculated. The use of an etching technique reveals the spherulite texture and the presence of a deformation zone which extends into the bulk of the composite from the fracture surface. The extent of this zone is greater in the stable fracture region than in the unstable region and its presence indicates that the volume of composite which can be brought into the energy absorbing process extends well beyond the interlaminar region. The size of the zone has also been calculated using the fracture energy contributions and there is moderate agreement between calculated and observed zone size. Patterns of microductility on the fracture surface are seen to be due to spherulite texture, however the spherulite boundaries do not influence the fracture path.

Type of Medium: Electronic Resource

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01132945

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Dual polymer bonding of thermoplastic composite structures (1991)

Smiley, A. J. ; Halbritter, A. ; Cogswell, F. N. ; [et al.]

Stamford, Conn. [u.a.] : Wiley-Blackwell

Polymer Engineering and Science 31 (1991), S. 526-532

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ISSN: 0032-3888

Keywords: Chemistry ; Chemical Engineering

Source: Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000

Topics: Chemistry and Pharmacology , Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics , Physics

Notes: This paper describes a process that facilitates fusion bonding of thermoplastic composite components without the need for complex fixtures and without disrupting the fiber alignment in the component laminates. The dual polymer bonding process, Thermabond, requires that an interlayer polymer be fused to the surface of each laminate prior to bonding. The characteristics of the interlayer polymer allow for joining of the components at a temperature below the softening/melting point of the reinforced polymer in the composite laminates. This leads to significant processing advantages without significant loss in mechanical performance. Discussions of resin compatibility, the effect of process conditions on mechanical performance, and the application of the APC-2/PEI Thermabond system to various structural components are included.

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