Abstract
This paper reports the central tearing properties of a new airship envelope fabric, GQ-6, from experimental investigation and theoretical analysis. First, the effects of the load ratio, the initial crack length, and the crack orientation on the tearing mechanical properties of such material were evaluated. The experimental results revealed that the mechanical properties of GQ-6 decrease with the increase of initial crack length. Two fracture modes were observed, e.g. either along the warp or the weft yarns directions, which depend on crack orientation and load ratio. Oriented crack can be represented by non-oriented crack with crack equivalent length under biaxial condition. The toughness KIC for the fabric was determined based on experimental results, as well as critical energy release rate GIC. A comparison of the mechanical behaviors of this textile under uniaxial and biaxial tensile condition is also presented. The allowable crack length for GQ-6 envelope fabric during working condition is estimated.
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