An approach to establish interlaminar micro structure of 3-3 connectivity in laminated composites

Gang Liu, Dai Jun Zhang, Peng Zhang, Xiao Su Yi

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Abstract

This article is intended to outline a novel concept of interlaminar 3-3 connectivity of fiber-reinforced laminated composites. This microstructure is typically realized by using thorny ZnO whiskers exactly located in the interlayer of glass or carbon fabric for RTM. From the initial testing, the interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) is noted to increase up to 150% while retaining the most other in-plane properties. Mechanistic penetrating and pinning are considered to be the dominant mechanism of interlaminar toughening effect, with the evidence of the broken, fragmented and pull-out whiskers observed in the fracture morphologies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Materials and Structures
Pages244-248
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event2011 International Conference on Materials and Products Manufacturing Technology, ICMPMT 2011 - Chengdu, China
Duration: 28 Oct 201130 Oct 2011

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume335-336
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

Conference2011 International Conference on Materials and Products Manufacturing Technology, ICMPMT 2011
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChengdu
Period28/10/1130/10/11

Keywords

  • 3-3 connectivity
  • Composites
  • Interlaminar shear strength
  • ZnO whisker

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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