Abstract
The study addresses the dynamic performance of flax fiber-reinforced polymer (FFRP) composites via a series of drop-weight impact tests. The experiment was performed based on ASTM standards by using an instrumented falling weight impact machine. Increasing impact energy was applied on the FFRP specimens until an occurrence of perforation. The effect of composite thickness and impact striker diameter were considered. The results showed that the striker diameter and composite thickness have a significant effect on the impact properties of the composites. It is also revealed the influence factors that control the impact behavior of FFRP composite that will be useful for developing future protective fiber-reinforced composites.
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