Mechanical and thermal characterization of unidirectional aramid/epoxy. Final report, November 1985-December 1986

Technical Report · Sun Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:6419206

Pindera, M J; Gurdal, Z; Hidde, J S; Herakovich, C T

The results of an extensive experimental investigation of the mechanical and thermal response of an aramid/epoxy unidirectional composite which is one of the constituents of currently produced ARALL laminates were summarized. The characterization of mechanical response of the supplied aramid/epoxy system was performed at room temperature. Three different test methods were employed: the off-axis tension test, the Losipescu shear test, and the off-axis compression test. All tests were performed under monotonic and quasi-cyclic loading conditions in order to determine the initial elastic response and subsequent nonlinear response, including permanent strain accumulation as a function of the stress reversal level and failure. The results of the tests were summarized.

• Research Organization: Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ., Blacksburg (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6419206
• Report Number(s): CCMS-6-08; VPI-86-29
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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