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NASA NTRS1980

Methods for an investigation of the effect of material components on the mechanical characteristics of glass-fiber-reinforced plastics

The materials used in the production of glass reinforced plastics are discussed. Specific emphasis is given to matrix polyester materials, the reinforcing glass materials, and aspects of specimen preparation. Various methods of investigation are described, giving attention to optical impregnation and wetting measurements and the gravimetric determination of the angle of contact. Deformation measurements and approaches utilizing a piezoelectric device are also considered.

Willax, H. O.↗
DOE OSTI2020

Crushing behaviors of unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced plastic composites under dynamic bending and axial crushing loading

The dynamic crushing characteristics of unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced plastic composites under two loading types, dynamic three-point bending and axial crushing, are investigated by experiment and finite element simulation. Hat section samples with two different layup orientations are tested at various impact velocities to investigate its effects. The experiment results show that delamination plays a critical role in dynamic bending deformation. Different layup orientations lead to similar crushing bending behaviors, but remarkable variations in delamination pattern evolutions. In contrast, layup orientation exerts more significant effects on failure modes and energy absorption in axial crushing. A finite element model with multiple layers of thick shell element and cohesive element is established, and simulations are performed for both dynamic three-point bending and axial crushing. The model can capture the crushing behaviors in the two loading types reasonably well. The damage evolution and energy absorption through various mechanisms at different loading conditions are discussed.

42 ENGINEERING↗
NASA NTRS1982

Recognizing defects in carbon-fiber reinforced plastics

The damage tolerance of structures made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic is tested under various loads. Test laminate (73/1/1, 24/9/1, 1465 A) specimens of thickness 1.5-3.2 mm with various defects were subjected to static and dynamic loads. Special attention was given to delamination, and ultrasonic C-scans were made on the specimens. It was shown that cracks from even small defects are detected with great accuracy. The same probes were also X rayed; defects that could not be detected under ordinary X rays were bored and studied under vacuum by a contrast technique. The nondestructive ultrasonic and X ray tests were controlled by partially destructive tests, and good agreement was observed.

Schuetze, R.↗
DOE OSTI2022

Laboratory Accelerated Cyclic Corrosion Testing and On-Road Corrosion Testing of AA6××× Coupled to Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastics

Structures made from a combination of aluminum alloy (AA) and carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) are susceptible to galvanic corrosion of the AA in harsh atmospheric conditions, such as might exist for closure panels in automotive applications. It is important to understand the galvanic corrosion behavior of these materials under laboratory conditions as that might allow prediction of performance in real environments. This work tested specially designed AA6×××-CFRP coupons, including AA6111 and AA6022, connected to CFRP made from two different carbon fiber fabrics (twill and random) with the aim of understanding the corrosion behaviors in a laboratory cyclic exposure chamber and during on-road exposure. The extent of corrosion was assessed by galvanic current measurements, optical profilometry, cross-sectional area analysis, and microscopic analysis. Based on the results, it was determined that the corrosion susceptibilities and morphologies observed in CFRP/AA couples tested in an environmental chamber for 12 weeks were in correspondence with those of the coupons subjected to on-road testing for 1 y in Columbus, OH.

Materials Science↗
NASA NTRS1985

Ultrasonic inspection of carbon fiber reinforced plastic by means of sample-recognition methods

In the case of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), it has not yet been possible to detect nonlocal defects and material degradation related to aging with the aid of nondestructive inspection method. An approach for overcoming difficulties regarding such an inspection involves an extension of the ultrasonic inspection procedure on the basis of a use of signal processing and sample recognition methods. The basic concept involved in this approach is related to the realization that the ultrasonic signal contains information regarding the medium which is not utilized in conventional ultrasonic inspection. However, the analytical study of the phyiscal processes involved is very complex. For this reason, an empirical approach is employed to make use of the information which has not been utilized before. This approach uses reference signals which can be obtained with material specimens of different quality. The implementation of these concepts for the supersonic inspection of CFRP laminates is discussed.

Bilgram, R.↗
NASA NTRS1981

Laminated anisotropic reinforced plastic plates and shells

Basic technical theories and engineering calculation equations for anisotropic plates and shells made of rigid reinforced plastics, mainly laminated fiberglass, are presented and discussed. Solutions are given for many problems of design of structural plates and shells, including curved sections and tanks, as well as two chapters on selection of the optimum materials, are given. Accounting for interlayer shearing and transverse separation, which are new engineering properties, are discussed. Application of the results obtained to thin three ply plates and shells wth a light elastic filler is presented and discussed.

Korolev, V. I.↗
NASA NTRS1979

Testing of containers made of glass-fiber reinforced plastic with the aid of acoustic emission analysis

Acoustic emission analysis as a quasi-nondestructive test method makes it possible to differentiate clearly, in judging the total behavior of fiber-reinforced plastic composites, between critical failure modes (in the case of unidirectional composites fiber fractures) and non-critical failure modes (delamination processes or matrix fractures). A particular advantage is that, for varying pressure demands on the composites, the emitted acoustic pulses can be analyzed with regard to their amplitude distribution. In addition, definite indications as to how the damages occurred can be obtained from the time curves of the emitted acoustic pulses as well as from the particular frequency spectrum. Distinct analogies can be drawn between the various analytical methods with respect to whether the failure modes can be classified as critical or non-critical.

Wolitz, K.↗
NASA NTRS1972

Comparison of NASTRAN and STARDYNE static analysis of a graphite fiber reinforced plastic truss structure

A static and buckling analysis of the ATS-F&G spacecraft reflector support truss (RST) and bridge truss assembly using NASTRAN was conducted. The RST is fabricated from a new material, graphite fiber reinforced plastic. A comparison is made with the NASTRAN results and the results of a similar analysis conducted using the stardyne program. The results of an actual static load test are also compared.

Honeycutt, G. H.↗
NASA NTRS1972

Reinforced structural plastics

Reinforced polyimide structures are described. Reinforcing materials are impregnated with a suspension of polyimide prepolymer and bonded together by heat and pressure to form a cured, hard-reinforced, polyimide structure.

Lubowitz, H. R.↗