The effect of axial tow alignment within a laminate ply stack on the impact penetration threshold for a series of composite panels was evaluated; specifically, the effect of a lateral shift in alignment to induce fiber nesting. Panels were fabricated from braided T700S carbon fiber and TenCate Advanced Composites's TC275-1 epoxy resin prepreg. Axial tows in each ply were aligned, offset, or rotated to evaluate the influence of such parameters on impact penetration resistance. Panel-to-panel variation in thickness, resin content, and fiber volume ratio were measured. Ultimately, process-related deviations drove penetration limits on impact. Influence of axial tow alignment was difficult to discern outside of the processing-induced variations between panels.
Influence of Fiber Volume and Alignment on Impact Resistance of Braided Carbon Fiber Epoxy Composites
2018-07-01
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