The Use of Preformed Holes for Increased Strength and Damage Tolerance of Advanced Composites

Autor: Stephen L. Gunderson, James A. Lute
Rok vydání: 1993
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Zdroj: Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 12:559-569
ISSN: 1530-7964
0731-6844
DOI: 10.1177/073168449301200506
Popis: Holes in composites are a necessity for joining and fastening parts together; however, they also create large stress concentrations that often initiate failure. The cause of these stress concentrations originate at the broken fiber ends around the hole perimeter that are produced by the hole forming process (drilling or punching). This article presents an innovative hole design that was inspired by biomimetics research for reducing stress concentrations. The current study compares experimentally the effects of drilled vs. preformed holes on the ultimate strength and damage tolerance of advanced composite laminates. Preformed holes were produced by laying up 3501-6/AS4 unidirectional tape onto a caul plate containing 1/4″ diameter circular pins which remained in place throughout the cure process
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