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Determination of matrix‐dominated mechanical properties of fiber composite lamina
Author(s) -
Lyon R. E.,
Schumann D. L.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
polymer composites
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.577
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1548-0569
pISSN - 0272-8397
DOI - 10.1002/pc.750130102
Subject(s) - materials science , composite material , composite number , transverse plane , ultimate tensile strength , modulus , epoxy , fiber , lamina , compressive strength , tube (container) , shear (geology) , shear strength (soil) , matrix (chemical analysis) , structural engineering , botany , environmental science , soil water , soil science , engineering , biology
A test methodology that utilizes unidirectional, hoop‐wound tubes to determine matrix‐dominated mechanical properties of unidirectional fiber composite lamina is described. Longitudinal shear modulus and strength as well as transverse Young's modulus, transverse tensile strength, and transverse compressive strength are obtained from a single thin‐walled tube specimen and fixturing design. Data presented for two carbon‐fiber‐reinforced epoxy composite materials illustrate the simplicity and precision of the described procedure.