Effect of tow thickness on the structural response of aerospace-grade spread-tow fabrics

• Published in: Composite structures Vol. 179; pp. 208 - 223
• Main Authors: Arteiro, A., Catalanotti, G., Xavier, J., Linde, P., Camanho, P.P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2017
• Subjects: Mechanical properties; Mechanical testing; Polymer-matrix composites (PMCs); Spread-tow fabrics; Mechanical properties; Mechanical testing; Polymer-matrix composites (PMCs); Spread-tow fabrics

The effect of ply thickness on the onset of intralaminar and interlaminar damage is extremely important for the structural response of laminated composite structures. This subject has gained particular interest in recent years due to the introduction in the market of spread-tow, ultra-thin carbon-fi...