NASA NTRS · 20110014648
Low Velocity Impact Damage to Carbon/Epoxy Laminates
Abstract
Impact damage tends to be more detrimental to a laminate's compression strength as compared to tensile strength. Proper use of Non Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Techniques can remove conservatism (weight) from many structures. Test largest components economically feasible as coupons. If damage tolerance is a driver, then consider different resin systems. Do not use a single knockdown factor to account for damage.
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Nettles, Alan T.. 2011-03-29. Low Velocity Impact Damage to Carbon/Epoxy Laminates. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20110014648
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