Abstract

In this study, we evaluated the effects of the fiber orientation and the presence of resin-rich layers on electromagnetic induction testing (EIT) of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTPs). First, a finite-element analysis was performed to evaluate the distribution and path of the eddy and displacement currents induced in interlaminar conductive and interlaminar non-conductive CFRTP specimens. Second, interlaminar electrically conductive and interlaminar non-electrically conductive specimens of unidirectional CFRTP and cross-ply laminated CFRTP were fabricated using a 3D printer, with control of the number of PA-6 layers and fiber orientation. EIT of the specimens revealed that the presence of resin-rich layers and fiber orientation affected the measured EIT output. The results also indicated that the EIT of CFRTP with resin-rich layers requires penetration of displacement currents between the layers.

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