Improving the compression strength after impact of RTM composites by interlaminar thermoplastic nonwoven fabric

Peng Zhang, Gang Liu, Xiaolan Hu, Wenming Zhao, Xiaosu Yi

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Abstract

Based on the "ex-situ" toughening concept, thermoplastic nylon (PA) nonwoven fabric with high porosity was chosen as the toughening layer, and the interlaminar toughened composites were fabricated via RTM process. Compression strength after impact (CAI) properties were investigated as well as the toughening mechanism. The results indicated that there is no bicontinuous phase structures formed by reaction-induced phase decomposition and inversion. The PA nonwoven fabrics still kept the original structure in composites interlaminar, and formed a macroscopical bicontinuous structure with the matrix resin, which also showed remarkable toughening effect. The CAI value increased from 212MPa to 281MPa.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationApplied Mechanics and Mechatronics Automation
Pages12-16
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event2012 International Applied Mechanics, Mechatronics Automation Symposium, IAMMAS 2012 - Shenyang, Liaoning, China
Duration: 7 Sept 20129 Sept 2012

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume182-183
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

Conference2012 International Applied Mechanics, Mechatronics Automation Symposium, IAMMAS 2012
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShenyang, Liaoning
Period7/09/129/09/12

Keywords

  • Composites
  • Interlaminar properties
  • Interlaminar toughen
  • Nonwoven fabric
  • RTM

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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