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MATERIALS & DESIGN
Volume 49, Issue -, Pages 290-302Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2013.01.010
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Polymer matrix composites; Basalt fibres; Hybrid laminates; Low velocity impact; Acoustic emission
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The low-velocity impact behaviour of hybrid laminates reinforced with woven aramid and basalt fabrics and manufactured by resin transfer moulding was studied. Specimens with different stacking sequences were tested at three different energies, namely 5, 12.5 and 25 J. Residual post-impact properties of the different configurations of aramid/basalt hybrid laminates were characterized by quasi static four point bending tests. Post-impact flexural tests have been monitored using acoustic emission in order to get further information on failure mechanisms. Results indicate that hybrid laminates with intercalated configuration (alternating sequence of basalt and aramid fabrics) have better impact energy absorption capability and enhanced damage tolerance with respect to the all-aramid laminates, while basalt and hybrid laminates with sandwich-like configuration (seven basalt fabric layers at the centre of the laminate as core and three aramid fabric layers for each side of the composite as skins) present the most favourable flexural behaviour. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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