Open AccessReinforcement of Notched PBX Simulant Beams with CFRP Patches-Experimental Study
Author(s) -
Shengnan Wang,
Mingfeng Tang,
Hongping Zhou
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/774/1/012035
Subject(s) - materials science , reinforcement , digital image correlation , composite material , stiffness , structural engineering , bending , carbon fiber reinforced polymer , deformation (meteorology) , stress (linguistics) , reinforced concrete , engineering , linguistics , philosophy
Strength degradation induced by geometrical discontinuities is a primary cause of structural failure for polymer bonded explosive (PBX). To restore structural integrity and extend service life, reinforcement of weakened PBX structures is urgently demanded. In the present work, carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) patches are employed to notched PBX simulant beams. By using digital image correlation (DIC) technique, the influences of CFRP patches on mechanical behavior of the beams under bending load are explored. Results show that the CFRP patches endows the beams with increased strength and stiffness. Due to the load-sharing and deformation-confining of the patches, stress concentration at the notch is relieved, and crack propagation in PBX simulant matrix is prevented. These discoveries may provide important enlightment for the reinforcement and repair of the weakened PBX structures, and in addition, provide basis to the potential application of CFRP patches in energetic materials.