Advanced textile structural composites - status and outlook

F. J. Arendts, K. Drechsler, J. Brandt

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Abstract

In this paper, the properties of various textile structural composites with regard to stiffness, strength, damage tolerance, energy absorption capability as well as the respective manufacturing processes (RTM or thermoplastic hybrid-yarn technique) are presented in comparison to conventional ud tape-based composites. The influence of the fibre architecture on the mechanical performance (tensile stiffness and strength, compression strength, interlaminar shear strength, compression strength after impact, fracture mechanical properties, through-penetration resistance) of monolithic and composite sandwich structures has been evaluated in an experimental study. It has been shown that composites involving new 3D weavings with minimum fibre crimp can compete with tape-based laminates as far as stiffness and strength are concerned. Using knittings makes it possible to manufacture composites having superior through-penetration resistance. The specific feature of the 3D braiding process is the ability to produce complex shaped structures having a high degree of freedom with regard to fibre geometry.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Composite Materials
EditorsT. Chandra, A.K. Dhingra
PublisherPubl by Minerals, Metals & Materials Soc (TMS)
Pages409-416
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)0873392515
StatePublished - 1993
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Composite Materials - Wollongong, Aust
Duration: 15 Feb 199319 Feb 1993

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Composite Materials

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Composite Materials
CityWollongong, Aust
Period15/02/9319/02/93

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