Damage analysis of carbon fiber composites exposed to combined lightning current components D and C

Qi Dong, Guoshun Wan, Yunli Guo, Leian Zhang, Xiuting Wei, Xiaosu Yi, Yuxi Jia

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Abstract

The damage properties of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP)laminates exposed to combined lightning components D and C were explored by standardized artificial lightning tests, and then evaluated by visual inspection and ultrasonic scan. To interpret the heating mechanism of CFRPs under the combined lightning components D and C, a mathematical model of lightning arc was involved in the finite element analysis, the results of which agreed well with experimental data. It was revealed that the component D controlled the in-plane damage area, while the sequential injection of component C aggravated the in-plane damage extent and tended to induce in-depth damage. The simulated results indicated that the resistive heating effect played a leading role in thermal damage of CFRPs during component D, whereas the damage occurred in component C was dominated by lightning arc heating effect.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-9
Number of pages9
JournalComposites Science and Technology
Volume179
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Jul 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • A. Carbon fibers
  • B. High-temperature properties
  • C. Finite element method (FEM)
  • Combined lightning components
  • D. Non-destructive testing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Engineering

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