Impact/fatigue performance of a (±45₂, O₄)s type carbon/epoxy laminate

In this report the results of an impact damage and fatigue investigation are discussed. Comparative impact tests have been carried out on a solid (± 45₂,O ₄)s carbon/epoxy base laminate and the same type of laminate covered with outer layers of glass, aramid or carbon fabric. In addition an Aramid Reinforced Aluminium Laminate (ARALL) was...