Effect of cooling rate on interlaminar fracture energy and shear strength of APC-2 laminates

The effect of cooling rate on some mechanical properties of APC-2/AS4 composite was investigated over the range between 1 and 70° C/min. Preconsolidated unidirectional laminates were reprocessed in a hot platen press at controlled cooling rates. Double Cantilever Beam specimens and End Notch Flexure specimens were used to determine the mode I...

The effects of strain rate and temperature on the fracture behaviour of three structural adhesives

The effects of strain rate and temperature on the fracture behaviour of three structural adhesives (Redux 775, Metlbond 328 and EC 2216) were investigated using Double Cantilever Beam specimens. The test results were presented as critical elastic energy release rate data (G) to investigate whether this parameter could be used to characterize me...