Abstract
The critical infiltration pressures of the matrix in a two-dimensional (2D) carbon fiber preform were calculated theoretically, and the calculated values of the static and dynamic models were 0.115 and 0.478 MPa, respectively. Compared with the dynamic model, there is no viscous resistance or infiltration front gas pressure in the static model, so the static value is obviously lower than the dynamic value. To verify the rationality of theoretical calculation, 2D carbon fiber reinforced plastics (2D-CFRP) with infiltration pressures of 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, and 0.9 MPa were prepared by the vacuum infiltration hot pressing molding process. The microstructure of the composite was observed and the bending strength was tested by three-point bending test. The results show that the infiltration pressure has an important influence on the infiltration effect and the bending fracture morphology. When the infiltration pressure is 0.7 MPa, the composite has an excellent infiltration effect. The fibers distribute reasonable in the fracture. Stress can be effectively transferred when the composite material is loaded. And the bending strength of the composite material reaches 627 MPa at this time.
Highlights
Carbon fiber reinforced resin matrix composite has a series of outstanding properties, such as low density, high specific strength, high specific modulus, chemical corrosion resistance, high thermal conductivity, and low thermal expansion coefficient [1,2]
The experimental results show that the infiltration effect of matrix in a 2D carbon fiber preform is partly determined by the infiltration pressure
Experimental Results and Discussion infiltration pressure applied during the infiltration process was changed successively on Discussion the basis of the theoretical derivation and calculation
Summary
Carbon fiber reinforced resin matrix composite has a series of outstanding properties, such as low density, high specific strength, high specific modulus, chemical corrosion resistance, high thermal conductivity, and low thermal expansion coefficient [1,2]. It is widely used in aerospace, military, and automobile industries, electronics, and civil engineering [3,4]. The experimental results show that the infiltration effect of matrix in a 2D carbon fiber preform is partly determined by the infiltration pressure. If the infiltration pressure is too high, the composite will produce cracks
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