二维与三维机织复合材料的力学性能实验研究

通过对超厚三维正交机织复合材料及二维机织层合板分别进行拉伸和压缩实验，研究比较两复合材料刚度和强度特性的差异；研究发现无论是三维机织材料的拉、压，还是二维层合板的拉、压的应力一应变曲线都可近似为直线关系，而且具有脆性破坏的特点；三维复合材料的拉、压强度要高于二维层合板，是由于不同的增强相结构及纤维含量造成；不同的破坏模式对材料强度影响很大。     

机织/针织混合铺层对复合材料力学性能的影响

为使纺织复合材料同时具有机织结构复合材料和针织结构复合材料的综合力学性能,通过混合铺层方式制备机织/针织混合结构复合材料。以芳纶机织平纹织物和针织罗纹织物为增强体,以环氧树脂为基体,调整复合材料中增强体的铺层顺序,利用真空辅助成型技术制备四层层压机织/针织混合结构复合材料。通过对复合材料拉伸性能、弯曲性能和冲击性能的测试,分析混合铺层和铺层顺序对芳纶环氧树脂复合材料力学性能的影响。结果表明,混合铺层和铺层顺序对芳纶环氧树脂复合材料的弯曲强度和冲击强度有较大影响,特别是对罗纹结构复合材料纬向弯曲强度和冲击强度的改善。当采用相同铺层方式,罗纹织物为受力面时,机织/针织混合结构复合材料具有较大弯曲强度和冲击强度。     

三维机织复合材料力学性能分析与研究

通过对三维机织复合材料几何细观结构的研究,分析了三维机织复合材料的力学性能,采用椭圆形纤维束截面假设并结合实际的纱线形态建立了一种新的三维机织复合材料力学模型,对三维机织复合材料的拉伸、压缩和层间剪切强度进行了理论分析,并与实验结果进行了对比,验证了力学模型的正确性。     

三维机织热塑性复合材料的拉伸性能测试与分析

本研究对三维机织热塑性复合材料的拉伸力学性能进行了测试,分析了三维机织热塑性复合材料预型件的结构(纱线的直径、三维机织物的结构)、预型件的预拉伸工艺(经纱和接结经的伸直程度)、复合成型工艺(成型压力)对复合材料的力学性能的影响.     

Synchrotron X-ray tomographic characterization of CVI engineered 2D-woven and 3D-braided SiCf/SiC composites

The properties of ceramic matrix composites strongly depend upon their complex internal structures. To better understand and improve the properties of the silicon carbide fiber-reinforced silicon carbide matrix composites (SiC_f/SiC), we explored the microstructural properties of composites reinforced with either two-dimensional (2D) woven or three-dimensional (3D) braided preforms using synchrotron X-ray computed microtomography. Transects and volumetric images of the composites were reconstructed from objection images and the microstructures were investigated in three spatial directions. The network of void space in a composites was visualized in 3D and quantitative analysis of the porosity was performed to characterize the fiber-tissue structures. 2D-woven SiC_f/SiC composite exhibited important fluctuations of porosity in different directions and the stacking of plies had a significant effect on the porosity distribution. In contrast, 3D-braided SiC_f/SiC composites showed much less variation of porosity. We found the degree of densification of the composite also influenced the porosity distribution.     

Influence of Types of Towpreg (Number of Tows and Matrices) in Woven Thermoplastic Composite Behavior-Part 1

Abstract

Textile or woven composite structures are an important material in many engineering applications. However, in many instances these structures are confined to those of thermoset matrices. The last decades or so saw the emergence of thermoplastic composites which exhibit several obvious advantages compared to those of thermoset. These include amongst others, easy processing, versatile end properties, especially damage tolerance, better working environment, etc. Morever, woven composites are always referred to those derived from fabrics, either preimpregnated or otherwise. However in the present study, a different approach in producing woven thermoplastic composite has been made. Namely, these woven thermoplastic composites were made by using the preimpregnated towpregs or prepregs, prepared usually in unidirectional tape form, instead of those derived from fabrics. The effect of different types of towpregs such as number of tows and matrices on the composite properties was examined. In short, the woven composite properties are clearly dependent on the towpregs properties. In addition, the advantages in handling, control and designing in attaining the desired composites properties were noted.     

Recycling of textile waste into green composites: Performance characterization

Recycling of any waste is as such a worldwide phenomenon. In this context application of textile waste for development of some value added product has been thought of in this work. Textile fabric waste is collected from various sources. These waste materials are garneted, so as to produce loose fibrous material. Subsequently this fibrous material was converted into nonwoven web and also twisted strand for manufacturing of 3D woven preforms to be used in composites. In case of nonwoven preforms, the webs are produced by combining polypropylene with cotton component with different proportions. Composites of various specifications are developed to examine their application in several end uses. These composite materials are characterized for their mechanical and thermal behavior in order to find out the response against tensile loading, impact force and thermal loading. The effects of moisture absorption on mechanical properties of these composites are investigated. As the percentage of PP fibres is increased in the web, mechanical performance of the composite material is improved in general. The exposure of composite material to high humidity condition has not shown any significant change in their mechanical behavior. 3D woven fabric reinforced composite produced by using garneted fibre yarn and virgin cotton OE yarn didn't exhibit any significant difference in the mechanical and thermal behavior of composite. The results confirmed that textile waste material can be safely used as reinforcing structure in composite manufacturing. POLYM. COMPOS., 35:1960–1967, 2014. © 2014 Society of Plastics Engineers     

铺层结构对三维中空夹层复合材料压缩性能的影响

采用手糊成型制备了双夹层三维中空夹层复合材料,重点研究了厚度为5 mm和8 mm的三维中空织物ZK5和ZK8铺层顺序对复合材料压缩强度的影响,并从树脂含量、织物厚度匹配性角度进行分析。结果表明,随树脂含量增加,三维中空夹层复合材料的压缩强度明显提高;双夹层三维中空夹层复合材料中,下层的树脂含量明显高于上层;ZK5和ZK8织物铺层顺序对双夹层中空复合材料的压缩强度影响较大,其中将ZK8置于ZK5下层时复合材料的压缩强度为ZK8置于ZK5上层时的1.7倍,即在三维中空夹层复合材料总厚度不变的情况下,将高厚度中空织物置于下层的结构明显优于将其置于上层的结构。通过这一概念可以在保证三维中空夹层复合材料整体厚度尺寸不变、质量不增加的条件下通过铺层结构的匹配设计,最大限度地提高复合材料的力学性能。     

制备工艺对亚麻增强聚丙烯复合材料拉伸性能的影响

以亚麻纤维为增强体,与聚丙烯（PP）长丝进行丝束级共混,形成PP包覆亚麻的纱线结构,利用机织工艺织成二维机织布,作为复合材料的预制件。采用层合热压方法制备PP／亚麻复合材料板材。通过对板材拉伸性能测试及扫描电镜（SEM）拉伸断口形貌分析,研究了不同纤维体积分数、织造密度及织造组织等因素对复合材料拉伸性能的影响。结果表明,在选取最优热压温度与压力的条件下,纤维体积分数为50％的板材性能最优;经向密度相同时,拉伸性能随着纬向密度的增加而提高;经、纬向密度均相同时,斜纹3／1组织的板材性能最优,纬向最大拉伸强度可达92．42 MPa。     

Effects of Carbon Yarn Size on the Mechanical Properties of Plain Woven C/SiC Composites

The effects of yarn size on the mechanical properties of silicon carbide composites reinforced with a plain woven carbon cloth with two sizes of yarns (1 and 3 k) were investigated. The experimental results show that the composite fabricated with 1 k yarns exhibits greater stiffness and strength than the composite fabricated with 3 k yarns. Microstructural observations revealed the existence of matrix microcracks in both the composites under the as-processed condition due to the large difference of thermal expansion between the fibers and the matrix, which are more severe for the composite with 3 k yarns. The fractured surfaces of the composite with 1 k yarns showed extensive fiber pull-out in contrast to the yarn pull-out in the composite with 3 k yarns. The larger interyarn and intrayarn voids due to difficulties of matrix infiltration in the composite with 3 k yarns represent the primary contribution to the diminished mechanical properties. Unequal yarn sizes give rise to different yarn waviness, which may be another source of difference in the mechanical properties of composites.     

纤维编织增强酚醛树脂基热防护材料研究进展

介绍了二维织物、2.5维织物、三维织物等纤维预制件的结构特性,分析总结了各种纤维预制件的发展及研究状况,综述了三维编织增强酚醛树脂基热防护材料及其树脂传递模塑成型工艺研究进展。总结了目前研究中存在的问题,并对未来的研究趋势进行了展望。指出三维编织复合材料是不分层的整体结构,其比强度、比模量高,力学性能和功能性优异,开展编织复合材料力学性能有限元分析、结构与功能一体化设计、低成本制造工艺等研究是十分迫切的。在此基础上,开展多种编织工艺、多种纤维混合编织也是新的研究方向,特殊形状的一次性编织复合材料的力学性能研究有待进一步深入。     

Comparison of mechanical and ballistic performance of composite laminates produced from single‐layer and double‐layer interlocked woven structures

Textile structures have become quite popular as reinforcement materials in composite laminates due to their high impact‐damage tolerance and energy absorption ability. The impact performance of textile composites is not only affected by the type of fiber/matrix but also by the fabric structure used as reinforcement. The aim of this study was to compare the mechanical and ballistic performance of composite laminates reinforced with single‐layer and double‐layer interlocked woven fabrics. Kevlar^®−29 multifilament yarn was used for preparation of all the fabric structures and epoxy resin was used as the matrix system. The composites were produced using a hand lay‐up method, followed by compression molding. The mechanical and ballistic performance of composites reinforced with single‐layer and double‐layer interlocked woven fabrics was investigated in this study. The energy absorption and mechanical failure behavior of composites during the impact event were found to be strongly affected by the weave design of the reinforcement. The composites reinforced with double‐layer interlocked woven fabrics were found to perform better than those comprising single‐layer fabrics in terms of impact energy absorption and mechanical failure. POLYM. COMPOS., 35:1583–1591, 2014. © 2013 Society of Plastics Engineers     

Drape behavior of 3D woven glass‐epoxy composites

This article deals with the drapability of 3D woven glass fabrics for composite applications. The study focuses on forming a 3D fabric over the mold, the result is a preform, which generally is then injected with a polymer matrix by so called Liquid Composite Molding (LCM) technique. When draping pre–impregnated composites, the fabric is embedded in the epoxy resin as matrix material. Various drape models for dry and pre‐impregnated fabrics have been proposed in the work. Solidworks and ANSYS are the software used for modeling and simulation of 3D woven fabric composites. Given the linear density (tex) and density of E‐glass fiber, the radius of the yarn was calculated. So far the cross section of yarn is assumed to be perfectly circular in shape, keeping the perimeter of yarn constant the circular cross section was deformed into a race track shape which is a much more practical and realistic shape of a yarn cross section. After calculating all the required dimensions, all the three 3D woven structures namely angle interlock, warp interlock and orthogonal were developed in solidworks. All the parameters like total number of warp and weft yarn per unit distance and thickness of the fabric were kept constant in all three structures. The analysis is based on first principles and the parameters of yarn and fabric construction. Results obtained through simulation are reported. These are validated with experimental composite samples. The model used to predict drapability of 3D woven glass‐epoxy composite gives good results. Orthogonal structure proves to be the best as far as resistance to deformation is concerned. However, if a relatively more flexible and formable prepreg is desired, it is advisable to use angle interlock or warp interlock structures. Warp interlock 3D structure proves most beneficial for draping on a mold. POLYM. COMPOS., 37:472–480, 2016. © 2014 Society of Plastics Engineers     

三维正交机织玄武岩/芳纶混编复合材料的拉伸和剪切性能研究

本文设计和制作了两种混杂模式的三维正交机织玄武岩/芳纶混编复合材料,分别是层间混杂和层内混杂模式。对其拉伸性能和剪切性能进行了测试和分析,结果表明,层内混杂复合材料的拉伸性能和剪切性能比层间混杂复合材料的好,层内混杂复合材料的归一化强度和归一化模量分别比层间混杂复合材料的高22.12%和16.9%,层内混杂复合材料的剪切强度和剪切模量分别比层间混杂复合材料的高19.61%和26.03%;对于层间混杂复合材料,纬向的归一化强度比经向的高4.06%,但厚度方向上纱线的存在和织造工艺中经纱预加张力的影响,使纬向的归一化模量比经向的降低11.44%。     

Studies on the Influence of Silane Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Coconut Sheath-Reinforced Polyester Composite

In this investigation, naturally woven coconut sheath, a new type of reinforcement was used. The composite was fabricated using compression molding machine. The mechanical properties like tensile, flexural and impact strengths were studied according to the ASTM standards. For comparison, conventionally used glass fiber-reinforced composites were also fabricated and tested. In all the testing, the coconut sheath-reinforced polyester composite showed enhanced results. For further improvement in the properties, chemical modification such as silane treatment was given to the fibers. As expected, the mechanical properties of coconut sheath-reinforced composites were improved.     

Predicting mechanical properties of multiscale composites

Abstract

The effect of carbon nanotube (CNT) integration in polymer matrixes (two-phase) and fibre reinforced composites (three-phase) was studied. Simulations for CNT/polymer composites (nanocomposites) and CNT/fibre/polymer composites (multiscale) were carried out by combining micromechanical theories applied to nanoscale and woven fibre micromechanic theories. The mechanical properties (Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio and shear modulus) of a multiscale composite were predicted. The relationships between the mechanical properties of nano- and multiscale composite systems for various CNT aspect ratios were studied. A comparison was made between a multiscale system with CNTs infused throughout and one with nanotubes excluded from the fabric tows. The mechanical properties of the composites improved with increased CNT loading. The influence of CNT aspect ratio on the mechanical properties was more pronounced in the nanocomposites than in the multiscale composites. Composites with CNTs in the fibre strands generated more desirable mechanical properties than those with no CNTs in the fibre strands.     

A Review on Wear and Friction Performance of Carbon–Carbon Composites at High Temperature

Carbon–carbon (C/C) composite is one of the best ceramic matrix composite due to its high mechanical properties and applications at control environments in various sectors. Carbon–carbon composite is made of woven carbon fibers; carbonaceous polymers and hydrocarbons are used as matrix precursors. These composites generally have densities <2.0 g/cm³ even after densification. C/C composites have good frictional properties and thermal conductivity at high temperature. Also C/C composite can be used as brake pads in high‐speed vehicles. In spite of various applications, C/C composites are very much prone to oxidation at high temperature. Therefore, C/C composites must be protected from oxidation for the use at high temperature.     

Tensile,flexural and impact properties of jute fibre-based thermosetting composites

Abstract

The present study reports static and impact mechanical properties of jute fibre-based thermosetting composites using woven and flat braided jute fabrics. Tensile, three-point flexural and low-to-medium energy drop-weight impact tests were conducted and mechanical properties were evaluated to study their dependence upon surface modifications of the fibre materials due to bleaching and coating treatments. Full-bleaching (longer and rigorous) treatments improved interfacial bonding and tensile strength properties of the woven jute composites compared to unbleached and half-bleached counterparts. Bleaching treatments did not seem to improve the flexural strength of composites. Unbleached (natural) jute composites have relatively better flexural strength due to reduced microstructural waviness or fibre crimping to facilitate flexural failure. With coated jute yarns, the tensile properties of the resultant flat braided composites slightly degraded, whereas the flexural properties showed clear improvements. The changes in the mechanical properties were broadly related to the accompanying modifications and to the state of microstructural imperfections, namely fibre/matrix interfacial adhesion, severity of resin matrix shrinkage during the curing process, fibre/matrix debonding and distribution of disbonds within the matrix region, and also to the relative fibre filament density along the loading axis, in the cured composite structure. There was a clear indication that natural woven jute composites could be more effective in applications requiring better impact damage resistance, energy absorption capability and improved progressive crushing behaviour.     

The effect of hybridization on mechanical properties of woven kenaf fiber reinforced polyoxymethylene composite

The challenges of using natural fibers in polymer composites include high moisture uptake and poor interfacial bonding with thermoplastic matrix. In this study, the effect of hybridization was investigated to address the challenges of high moisture uptake and balanced mechanical properties in natural fiber reinforced polymer composites. Polyethylene terephthalate fiber (PET) was used in woven kenaf reinforced POM due to its hydrophobic characteristics. The results of tensile test showed that the tensile strength of the interwoven POM/kenaf/PET hybrid composite when tested along kenaf fiber direction, increased from 72 to 85 MPa due to increase in fiber content. Similarly, the tensile strength of the interwoven POM/kenaf/PET hybrid composite increased from 67 to 75 MPa. However, the flexural strength of the interwoven POM/kenaf/PET hybrid composite dropped from 160.1 to 104.9 MPa while that of woven POM/kenaf composite dropped from 191.4 to 90.3 MPa. The interwoven hybrid composite also showed significant improvement in impact strength compared to the woven POM/kenaf composite. The water absorption of the woven POM/kenaf composite dropped by approximately 30% due to hybridization with PET fiber. The results confirmed that hybridization with PET fiber significantly improved the tensile and impact properties of the woven composite and increased its resistance to moisture uptake. POLYM. COMPOS., 35:1900–1910, 2014. © 2014 Society of Plastics Engineers     

Hybridization effect of basalt and carbon fibers on impact and flexural properties of phenolic composites

In this study, the impact and flexural properties of woven basalt fiber/phenolic (BFP), woven carbon fiber/phenolic (CFP) and woven basalt/woven carbon hybrid phenolic (BCFP) composites are investigated. The hybridization effect of woven basalt and woven carbon fibers on the impact energy absorption and flexural properties is investigated for various weight ratios of basalt/carbon hybrid fibers such as 1:0, 0.83:0.17, 0.68:0.32, 0.61:0.39, 0.34:0.66 and 0:1. It is found that the impact properties of the composites are strongly improved when the basalt fiber increased. Impact energy absorption of CFP composite showed a regular trend of increase with increasing weight ratio of basalt fiber in hybrid fiber composite. The lowest impact energy absorption values are found for the composites with weight ratio 0:1 (CFP), with average of 70 kJ/m². Corresponding values for energy absorptions are obtained for 0.83:0.17, 0.68:0.32, 0.61:0.39, 0.34:0.66 basalt/carbon weight ratio in hybrid composites. The impact energy absorption of hybrid composites (BCFP) shows the highest value with an average of 219 kJ/m², when the weight ratio of 0.83:0.17 is used. Finally, the impact energy absorption of BFP composites with the weight ratio of 1:0 shows the highest value of 268 kJ/m². The experimental evidence shows that the hybrid composites based on combinations of stiff carbon fibers and tough basalt fibers have good flexural properties and therefore, they can be used as promising materials in a number of engineering sectors such as the protective structures.