Microfocus radiography studies during mode I interlaminar fracture tests on composites

• Published in: Journal of materials science letters Vol. 11; no. 9; pp. 543 - 546
• Main Authors: DE KALBERMATTEN, T, JÄGGI, R, FLÜELER, P, KAUSCH, H. H, DAVIES, P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht Kluwer Academic Publishers 01.05.1992
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Composites; Exact sciences and technology; Forms of application and semi-finished materials; Polymer industry, paints, wood; Technology of polymers; Radiography; Analysis method; Rupture; Acoustic emission; Polyetheretherketone; Mechanical properties; Microfocus X ray tube; Composite material; Carbon fiber

A critical examination is conducted of the microfocus radiography (MR) and acoustic emission (AE) real-time methods for following crack-initiation propagation. It is shown that the combination of the two methods during mode I tests can clarify the interpretation of data, and is especially helpful in...