High velocity impact damage analysis for glass epoxy - laminated plates

The ultimate objective of the current work is to examine the effect of thickness on fiberglass reinforced epoxy matrix subjected to high velocity impact loading. The composite material chosen for this research was from type C-glass/epoxy 200 g/m2 and type C-glass/epoxy 600 g/m2. This material is use...

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Main Authors: Hameed Sultan, Mohamed Thariq, Basri, Shahnor, Mohd Rafie, Azmin Shakrine, Mustapha, Faizal, Abang Abdul Majid, Dayang Laila, Mohd Ajir, Mohd Ramly
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Language:English
Published: Trans Tech Publications 2012
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/23148/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/23148/1/High%20velocity%20impact%20damage%20analysis%20for%20glass%20epoxy%20-%20laminated%20plates.pdf
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author Hameed Sultan, Mohamed Thariq
Basri, Shahnor
Mohd Rafie, Azmin Shakrine
Mustapha, Faizal
Abang Abdul Majid, Dayang Laila
Mohd Ajir, Mohd Ramly
author_facet Hameed Sultan, Mohamed Thariq
Basri, Shahnor
Mohd Rafie, Azmin Shakrine
Mustapha, Faizal
Abang Abdul Majid, Dayang Laila
Mohd Ajir, Mohd Ramly
author_sort Hameed Sultan, Mohamed Thariq
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description The ultimate objective of the current work is to examine the effect of thickness on fiberglass reinforced epoxy matrix subjected to high velocity impact loading. The composite material chosen for this research was from type C-glass/epoxy 200 g/m2 and type C-glass/epoxy 600 g/m2. This material is used as a composite reinforcement in high performance applications since it provides certain advantages of specific high strength and stiffness as compared to metallic materials. This study investigates the mechanical properties, damage characterisation and impact resistance of both composite structures, subjected to the changes of impact velocity and thickness. For mechanical properties testing, the Universal Testing Machine (UTM) was used while for the high velocity impact, a compressed gas gun equipped with a velocity measurement system was used. From the results, it is found that the mechanical properties, damage characterisation and impact resistance of type C-glass/Epoxy 600 g/m2 posses better toughness, modulus and penetration compared to type C-glass/Epoxy 200 g/m2. A general trend was observed on the overall ballistic test results which indicated that as the plate specimen thickness continues to increase, the damage at the lower skin decreases and could not be seen. Moreover, it is also found that, as the plate thickness increases, the maximum impact load and impact energy increases relatively. Impact damage was found to be in the form of perforation, fibre breakage and matrix cracking. Results from this research can be used as a reference in designing structural and body armour applications in developing a better understanding of test methods used to characterise impact behaviour.
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spelling upm-231482015-12-09T06:36:53Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/23148/ High velocity impact damage analysis for glass epoxy - laminated plates Hameed Sultan, Mohamed Thariq Basri, Shahnor Mohd Rafie, Azmin Shakrine Mustapha, Faizal Abang Abdul Majid, Dayang Laila Mohd Ajir, Mohd Ramly The ultimate objective of the current work is to examine the effect of thickness on fiberglass reinforced epoxy matrix subjected to high velocity impact loading. The composite material chosen for this research was from type C-glass/epoxy 200 g/m2 and type C-glass/epoxy 600 g/m2. This material is used as a composite reinforcement in high performance applications since it provides certain advantages of specific high strength and stiffness as compared to metallic materials. This study investigates the mechanical properties, damage characterisation and impact resistance of both composite structures, subjected to the changes of impact velocity and thickness. For mechanical properties testing, the Universal Testing Machine (UTM) was used while for the high velocity impact, a compressed gas gun equipped with a velocity measurement system was used. From the results, it is found that the mechanical properties, damage characterisation and impact resistance of type C-glass/Epoxy 600 g/m2 posses better toughness, modulus and penetration compared to type C-glass/Epoxy 200 g/m2. A general trend was observed on the overall ballistic test results which indicated that as the plate specimen thickness continues to increase, the damage at the lower skin decreases and could not be seen. Moreover, it is also found that, as the plate thickness increases, the maximum impact load and impact energy increases relatively. Impact damage was found to be in the form of perforation, fibre breakage and matrix cracking. Results from this research can be used as a reference in designing structural and body armour applications in developing a better understanding of test methods used to characterise impact behaviour. Trans Tech Publications 2012 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/23148/1/High%20velocity%20impact%20damage%20analysis%20for%20glass%20epoxy%20-%20laminated%20plates.pdf Hameed Sultan, Mohamed Thariq and Basri, Shahnor and Mohd Rafie, Azmin Shakrine and Mustapha, Faizal and Abang Abdul Majid, Dayang Laila and Mohd Ajir, Mohd Ramly (2012) High velocity impact damage analysis for glass epoxy - laminated plates. Advanced Materials Research, 399-401. pp. 2318-2328. ISSN 1022-6680; ESSN: 1662-8985 http://www.scientific.net/AMR.399-401.2318 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.399-401.2318
spellingShingle Hameed Sultan, Mohamed Thariq
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Mohd Rafie, Azmin Shakrine
Mustapha, Faizal
Abang Abdul Majid, Dayang Laila
Mohd Ajir, Mohd Ramly
High velocity impact damage analysis for glass epoxy - laminated plates
title High velocity impact damage analysis for glass epoxy - laminated plates
title_full High velocity impact damage analysis for glass epoxy - laminated plates
title_fullStr High velocity impact damage analysis for glass epoxy - laminated plates
title_full_unstemmed High velocity impact damage analysis for glass epoxy - laminated plates
title_short High velocity impact damage analysis for glass epoxy - laminated plates
title_sort high velocity impact damage analysis for glass epoxy - laminated plates
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