Manufacture and performance of carbon/epoxy 3-D woven composites

J. Brandt, K. Drechsler, M. Mohamed, Pu Gu

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Abstract

This paper evaluates 3-D orthogonal woven carbon/epoxy composites. Preforms were manufactured on an automatic 3-D weaving machine developed at N. C. State University. Matrix infiltration was conducted at MBB Central Laboratories. Testing was carried out at both locations and the joint results will be reported. The properties investigated include: interlaminate shear strength, compression, compression after impact, bending tensile and penetration resistance. The 3-D orthogonal woven composites were compared with laminated and other 3-D composites made with preforms having interlock structure. C-scans were used to examine the quality of infiltration and the damage area after impact. The performance of the composites made from the 3-D orthogonal preforms showed superior properties compared to the other composites. The penetration resistance test showed unexpected very good performance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMaterials Working for You in the 21st Century
PublisherPubl by SAMPE
Pages864-877
Number of pages14
ISBN (Print)0938994646
StatePublished - 1992
Externally publishedYes
Event37th International SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition - Anaheim, CA, USA
Duration: 9 Mar 199212 Mar 1992

Publication series

NameInternational SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition
Volume37
ISSN (Print)0891-0138

Conference

Conference37th International SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition
CityAnaheim, CA, USA
Period9/03/9212/03/92

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