Abstract
For a reliable design of components made of textile composites, a deep knowledge of their failure behaviour and of realistic damage models is necessary. Such models require the onset of damage and the evolution of different damage phenomena to be determined experimentally. In this context, an experimental damage analysis strategy is proposed here that combines crack density measurements, acoustic emission analysis and optical microscopy with the recording of stiffness degradation by ultrasonic wave speed measurements. The correlation between the results of quasi-static tests is discussed for two selected examples of textile composites: multi-layered flat bed weft-knitted glass fibre–epoxy composites and woven glass fibre–polypropylene composites made of hybrid fabrics.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
