Damage control within skin-stiffener debond specimens under fatigue conditions

R. Luterbacher, R. S. Trask, I. P. Bond

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Abstract

The potential to redirect propagating delaminations in skin-stringer configurations away from critical failure paths and into dedicated self-healing zones has been experimentally investigated. Thermoplastic interleaves (for redirection) and a vascular network (for redirection and to ameliorate the damage) have been embedded into the structure. A variety of interleave - vascule configurations have been investigated, all successfully redirecting the propagating fatigue damage into the vascular network. The injection of a self-healing agent (low viscosity epoxy) into the vascular network demonstrated recovery of mechanical properties.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014
PublisherEuropean Society for Composite Materials
ISBN (Print)9780000000002
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014 - Seville, UK United Kingdom
Duration: 22 Jun 201426 Jun 2014

Conference

Conference16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014
Country/TerritoryUK United Kingdom
CitySeville
Period22/06/1426/06/14

Keywords

  • Adhesive joints
  • Self-healing
  • Vascular network

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites

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