A Test Method to Measure the Response of Composite Materials Under Reversed Cyclic Loads

  • Charles E. Bakis
  • , Robert A. Simonds
  • , Wayne W. Stineheomb

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Abstract

A test method to measure the response of composite materials under reversed cyclic loads is described. The method approximates the long-term response of a component by permitting the composite specimen to respond to the imposed loads and fail in an unconstrained mode rather than in a constrained mode. The method has been successfully used for the reversed cyclic loading of unnotched and notched graphite/epoxy and graphite/PEEK laminates of various stacking sequences. Included in the paper are monotonic tensile and compressive stiffness and strength data at several points in the fatigue lifetime and damage development information obtained via X-ray radiography for quasi-isotropic T300/5208 and AS4/PEEK laminates with unloaded circular holes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTest Methods and Design Allowables for Fibrous Composites
Subtitle of host publication2nd Volume
EditorsChristos C. Chamis
PublisherASTM International
Pages180-193
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9780803111967
DOIs
StatePublished - 1989
Event2nd Symposium on Test Methods and Design Allowables for Fibrous Composites - Phoenix, United States
Duration: Nov 3 1986Nov 4 1986

Publication series

NameASTM Special Technical Publication
VolumeSTP 1003
ISSN (Print)0066-0558

Conference

Conference2nd Symposium on Test Methods and Design Allowables for Fibrous Composites
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhoenix
Period11/3/8611/4/86

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Materials Science

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