Experimental method for in-situ real-time measurement of mixed mode fibre/matrix interface debonding and comparison of fibre sizings in single short fibre composites

• Published in: Composites science and technology Vol. 249; p. 110488
• Main Authors: Nikforooz, Mehdi, Verschatse, Olivier, Daelemans, Lode, De Clerck, Karen, Van Paepegem, Wim
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 12.04.2024
• Subjects: Debonding; Fibre/matrix bond; Interface; Optical microscopy; Short-fibre composites; Optical microscopy; Debonding; Short-fibre composites; Fibre/matrix bond; Interface

In short fibre composites, off-axis fibres are potentially subject to mixed-mode loading, which results in interactive debonding growth in opening and sliding modes. This synergy might differ for strong and weak fibre/matrix bondings inducing discrete debonding patterns. This study employed an optic...