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Composite Processing Development to Improve Interlaminar Strength Using Ply Interface Particles, MSFC Center Director's Discretionary Fund Final Report, Project No. 93-13

NASA/TM-108495, Nettles, A., Composite Processing Development to Improve Interlaminar Strength Using Ply Interface Particles, MSFC Center Director's Discretionary Fund Final Report, Project No. 93-13, Materials and Processes Laboratory, Science and Engineering Directorate. NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812, June 1995, pp. 21, Format(s): PDF 727k

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The interlaminar shear strength of carbon-epoxy laminates was to be improved by placing particles of aluminum between plies of prepreg tape used for the layup. Difficulty in aligning the aluminum whiskers in the transverse direction prevented any gain in strength. A discussion of shear within a laminate is presented to better understand the results.
Keywords:composites, impact, shear strength
CASI Document ID Number:95N30334
Subjects:Chemistry and Materials: Composite Materials: Composite Materials
ID Code:303
Deposited On:27 June 2002